Question 1

Is there parking near by?

Accepted Answer

The Gallery is situated on Prince Consort Road, close to Gateshead Central Library.

There is free parking with a 2 hour limit outside the Gallery. There is one Blue Badge parking space directly outside the Gallery.

Question 2

How do I get there by public transport?

Accepted Answer

The Shipley Art Gallery is a twenty minute walk from Gateshead interchange for Metro and bus services, in the direction of Saltwell Park.

The Gallery is also on several bus routes, stopping opposite the Gallery and a five minute walk around the corner to Old Durham Road.

Question 3

How accessible is the gallery?

Accepted Answer

There are four steps to the main entrance at the front of the Gallery. To the left on the main entrance, on the side of the building, there is a 10 metre long ramp to an automatic door leading to the reception and shop area. Once at the top of the ramp there is level access door to the reception.

Question 4

Will there be a place to sit?

Accepted Answer

There is seating available in each of the galleries.

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