Not sure yet, but i’m considering to attend the international sport + exercise nutrition conference 16-19 December in Newcastle…
https://www.isenc.org/venue.html
What to do/visit in Newcastle and surroundings?
Main thing to remember is the climate. You’ll be made to feel very welcome if you go around in shorts and t-shirt; even in December.
I’ve been once before, for a couple of hours, can’t really comment that much on the place but I know people that like it. I’ve not seen the appeal though.