Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
Free
Allow
Quick stop up to half a day
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
A central library with children’s books, family activities and a calm indoor place to browse, read and spend time in the city. Opening times and prices can change seasonally, so check the official website before travelling.
Opening hours
- monday
- 09:00–18:00
- tuesday
- 09:00–18:00
- wednesday
- 09:00–18:00
- thursday
- 09:00–18:00
- friday
- 09:00–18:00
- saturday
- 09:00–18:00
- sunday
- 09:00–18:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8AXKeep exploring
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