Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Details

Accessibility

Accessible disability toilets and a Changing Places.

https://baltic.art/visit/accessibility

https://baltic.art/uploads/Accessibility_Guide_BALTIC_2020.pdf

"Uniformed assistance dogs are welcome

Blue Badge Holders park for free. Validate tickets during gallery hours at the Hello Desk. Contact security via the intercom on exit outside of these times.

Walking stick stools

Wheelchairs (booking advised)

Tri-wheel walkers (booking advised)

Adult changing facilities (booking advised)

Four-wheel mobility scooters (booking advised)

Accessible toilets on all floors, except Level 5

Baby changing facilities

All stand alone access toilets feature clos-o-mat toilets

Large Print guides

Lifts to all floors

Subtitles on a selection of BALTIC films available on Level 2

Magnilink print enlarger in BALTIC Library

iMacs with built in access facilities in BALTIC Library

Hearing loops are located at the Hello Desk, BALTIC Shop and BALTIC Kitchen

Web Accessibility Language and Toolbar

Social Narratives

Available on request prior to your visit: Braille, audiotape, descriptive tours, sign language interpreted tours

Personal guidance To book, email info@balticmill.com or call 0191 478 1810"

Brief description

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Address

BALTIC Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA

Email

info@balticmill.com

Phone

0191 478 1810

Website

https://baltic.art/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68369406

Directions

"BALTIC is situated on the Quayside in Gateshead, a 10 minute walk from Gateshead Town Centre.

BALTIC is accessible for pedestrians from the Newcastle Quayside over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Travelling by Bicycle:

BALTIC is accessible by bike via South Shore Road and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. There are bike racks located on Baltic Square, near BALTIC's main entrance. The bike racks are maintained by Gateshead Council and free to use.

Parking:

Parking spaces are available in the BALTIC Car Park. Follow Signage for 'Gateshead Quays' and 'Other Car Parks' until specific signage for BALTIC Car Park becomes visible. Spaces are pay on exit and you can pay by card or cash.

BALTIC Car Park charges in 2021 are as follows:

Up to 1 hour £2.00

Up to 2 hours £3.50

Up to 3 hours £5.00

Thereafter £1.50/hour

Blue Badge holder's parking is free. For ticket validation during gallery hours (10.30-18.00), please go to the Welcome Desk on the Ground Floor of BALTIC. Outside of these times please contact Security via the intercom on exit.

Motorcycles can park free at all times in the designated motorcycle bay.

Coaches:

Coach drop off point is next to BALTIC on South Shore Road.

Coach parking is only available on request and may incur a fee.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

See https://baltic.art/openingtimes

Transport

"Travelling by Train or Metro:

Newcastle Central Station. 3 hours to London’s Kings Cross, 1.5 hours to Edinburgh.

Tyne and Wear Metro Service. Newcastle Central Station or Gateshead Metro Interchange.

Travelling by Bus:

Gateshead Bus Interchange or Newcastle Central Station. The bright Yellow Quaylink buses run every 10 minutes during the day, at least every 20 minutes during the evening and directly serve BALTIC. The Quaylink service 1 (Q1) starts from both Gateshead Interchange and Newcastle Central Station"

Amenities

https://baltic.art/facilities

Baby Changing Facilities ("BALTIC has multiple baby changes. These are located in BALTIC’s Learning Lounge (Level 2), Event space (Level 1) and on the Ground Floor, where there is a singular baby change room as well as baby change facilities in both the female and male bathrooms. If you require nappies, wet wipes or any other assistance please ask at the Hello Desk, or speak to a member of BALTIC Crew who can assist with providing these for free. 

Sanitary products are available for free upon request, please ask a member of BALTIC Crew and they will be happy to provide these.")

Disability Toilets

Changing Places

Shop

Toilets

Cafe and Restaurant https://baltic.art/baltic-kitchen