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Newburn Water Sports Centre

Newburn Water Sports Centre is a Newcastle University facility situated on the banks of the River Tyne at Newburn, approximately seven miles west of Newcastle city centre.

It serves as the home base for the university's Canoe Club and Boat Club (NUBC), both among the most successful sports clubs at the institution.

The centre is the focal point for rowing at Newcastle University and provides access to the River Tyne as a primary training venue. The Canoe Club also trains at the Tees Barrage, while the Boat Club makes use of an ergo room at Cochrane Park.

The site is accessible by bus, though there are no nearby Metro stops.


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