Venue
Venue: Redworth Hall Hotel

MAPSP 2026 will be held at Redworth Hall Hotel near Newton Ayliffe in County Durham. Set amidst 26 acres of tranquil grounds, Redworth Hall combines historic Jacobean charm with luxury. Amenities include a spa, a gym, and an indoor swimming pool. Scientific sessions will take place in the Prince Bishop Suite and in the magnificent Great Hall, where dinners will also be served. The hotel includes the 1744 Restaurant, several lounge and bar areas, and a private bar next to the Great Hall that will be open for participants in the evenings.
Address
Redworth Hall Hotel
Surtees Rd
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6NL
Telephone: +44 (0)1388 770600
Arrival
The nearest principal railway station is Darlington, just 8 miles away, with taxis readily available. Darlington is a stop on the East Coast Main Line, with direct trains from Edinburgh (2 hours travel time), Newcastle (30 minutes), London Kings Cross (2.5 hours), Manchester (1 hour 50 minutes), etc.
There are three alternatives for travel from Darlington to the Venue:
- Bus (about 20 minutes)
- Train to Shildon (20 minutes), then bus to the hotel (5 minutes)
- Taxi (about 20 minutes)
Arriving by Plane
The nearest airports are:
Newcastle International Airport (NCL): about 42 miles from the venue
Teesside International Airport (MME): about 12.5 miles from the venue
Travel from Newcastle International Airport to the Venue
Metro to Newcastle Central Station (32 minutes)
Train from Newcastle to Darlington (30 minutes)
For travel from Darlington to the Venue, see the instructions above.
Travel from Teesside International Airport to the Venue
Two alternatives:
- Taxi (about 25 minutes)
- Bus to Darlington (30 minutes), then as per the instructions above.