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Closed
Price
Free
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Quick stop
About this activity
Enjoy a walk along the river with plenty of open space, colorful public art, and occasional family-friendly workshops and interactive installations at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
Opening hours
- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- friday
- 10:00–18:00
- saturday
- 10:00–18:00
- sunday
- 10:00–18:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
S Shore Rd, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3BAKeep exploring
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