The Lumen, which forms part of Newcastle Helix neighbourhood, Newcastle's flagship future city quarter, is Newcastle City Council’s Grade A office building, that offers accommodation finished to an excellent standard, with a contemporary feel and panoramic views across the city.

The landmark building with over 103,500 sf of office space over nine floors and 5,750 sf of ground floor leisure space surrounded by new high-quality public realm, offers versatile floorplates, with state-of-the-art communal facilities, which are heated and cooled by the pioneering District Energy Centre, is within easy walking distance of Central Train Station, local Metro routes and all city centre amenities. 

The Lumen offers a host of nearby bars, cafés and restaurants, both within the Helix development and throughout the city.

1. Newcastle Central Station
2. Haymarket Metro & Bus Interchange
3. Monument Metro Station
4. St James Metro Station

5.  International Centre for Life
6. Northumbria University
7. UTC
8. Newcastle College
9. Discovery Museum
10.  City Library
11. Dance City

12. Crowne Plaza
13. Lane 7
14. Metro Radio Arena
15. Theatre Royal
16. Northern Stage
17. Leazes Park
18. Exhibition Park
19. The Sage Gateshead
20. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
21. Laing Art Gallery
22. Grey Street
23. Eldon Square

24. The Botanist
25. Browns
26. Decantus
27. Pink Lane Coffee
28. Blakes
29. China Town
30. The Earl of Pitt Street
31. Café 21
32. House of Tides
33. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse

Once the city that spearheaded the Industrial Revolution, Newcastle continues its legacy as a beacon of progress in a tech-driven world. Today, the North East is the densest region in England for employment in the life sciences and healthcare sector, proudly hosting numerous research facilities – from the National Innovation Centre for Ageing to the Centre for Process Innovation. The Helix is the latest chapter in Newcastle’s inspiring story of innovation.