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Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
Free
Allow
Quick stop
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
Gateshead Central Library has a children's library for all ages, regular family activities and a library garden to explore. Families can browse books, discover local history and find free, low-cost ways to spend time together in the heart of Gateshead.
Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
- monday
- 09:00–19:00
- tuesday
- 09:00–17:00
- wednesday
- 09:00–17:00
- thursday
- 09:00–19:00
- friday
- 09:00–17:00
- saturday
- 09:00–13:00
- sunday
- Closed
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Check venue websitePlan your visit
Location
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4LNKeep exploring
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