At a glance
- Now
- Open access
- Age
- Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
- Price
- Free
- Location
- Gateshead
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More to know
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Visit length
- Quick stop
Price band: Free · 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
Cross the River Tyne on the pedestrian and cycle deck of this striking tilting bridge, with an easy family walk between Gateshead Quays and Newcastle Quayside. The council publishes regular noon tilts on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 1 May to 30 September. Shipping tilts may change or be cancelled, so check the current timetable before planning a visit around a tilt.
Open access
The outdoor site is accessible at any time. Visitor centres, facilities and paid activities may have separate seasonal hours.
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Location
Newcastle Gateshead Quayside, Gateshead, NE8 2AUKeep exploring
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