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A very good regional gallery & museum. A couple of very good Landseer's overlook the cafe's interior. Seeing the paintings by John Martin (a local) is worth the visit alone; also, a good walk around of Newcastle's history. Family friendly.
New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AG.
On the "Blue Carpet" at the bottom of John Dobson Street. Five minutes walk eastwards from Monument Metro.
Telephone: (0191) 232 7734
It's a great place to spend a few hours, surrounded by lovely affordable art. Don't forget to have a coffee in the Cafe Byker Vista afterwards, they do the best cappuccinos. If the weather allows it, go and sit on the sheltered terrace - great views!
The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN
www.thebiscuitfactory.com
A brilliant, varied and inventive multi-storey art gallery in an iconic building. Always has fun and engaging exhibitions from all over the world.
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