Art Galleries in Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon tyne, England

Newcastle upon Tyne in the north east of England has a lovely art scene worth checking out. Art lovers have plenty to see in Newcastle and in its neighbouring town, Gateshead. If you’re into contemporary art, you’ll be in for more than a few special treats when you visit Newcastle.

This is one of the most popular places to see in Newcastle. Housed inside a converted warehouse, this Newcastle gallery has two floors dedicated to art, crafts and design with a vivid, colourful display.

The Biscuit Factory represents over 200 artists, including local talents and emerging artists. This means the range and variety are very impressive and you’re likely to come across some surprising handmade items and original contemporary art. The gallery runs 4 exhibitions a year and keeps the collection fresh.

The oldest art gallery in Newcastle is located on New Bridge Street right in the centre of Newcastle. There’s plenty to see in this gallery and you can easily spend a couple of hours there.

The Laing Art Gallery has a beautifully curated collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. There’s a great variety of artworks in this gallery, so expect to see pieces from completely different styles and periods one next to each other. They have a permanent exhibition of fine art from the UK and Europe and changing temporary exhibitions, plus various events and exhibition talks. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).