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Visit essentials
Right now
Closed
Price
Free
Allow
Quick stop up to half a day
About this activity
A free cultural venue and library overlooking the River Tyne, with books, interactive exhibitions, family activities, creative facilities and regularly changing events. There is also an on-site café, although its hours are slightly shorter than the main building's. Some workshops and ticketed events need to be booked separately. Check the events programme before visiting to see what is currently available.
Opening hours
- monday
- 09:00–19:00
- tuesday
- 09:00–19:00
- wednesday
- 09:00–19:00
- thursday
- 09:00–19:00
- friday
- 09:00–17:00
- saturday
- 10:00–16:00
- sunday
- 10:00–16:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
45 Market Place, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1JFKeep exploring
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