In reply to cliff shasby: I'd definately suggest going to Byker.
If you are unsure about driving, then you are not too far away from Newcastle Airport, get on a metro from there to Monument, then come up the stairs and you will notice another set to your left, these go down the the other platform where you can go the 2 stops to Byker.
Once you come out of the station at Byker, turn right (there is a bridge over the road) walk under the archway formed by the "lovely" flats which are there, turn right, and keep going until you see the door (there are some benches outside).
Steve