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Shipley Art Gallery

National Museum & Exhibition · Tyne and Wear, England · Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JB

Shipley Art Gallery is a national museum & exhibition in Tyne and Wear, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Free, no booking. Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4JB. No café; Saltwell Park is a 10-minute walk.
Opening timesTue-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-5; closed Sun, Mon and bank holidays.
Best time to goTuesday to Saturday.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsFree Gateshead gallery of art and craft near Saltwell Park.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

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