Vane
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Gateshead
What it’s like
A free contemporary art gallery in Gateshead showing work by critically engaged artists, open Wednesday to Saturday afternoons.
This is a spot for looking at exhibitions rather than anything hands-on: the gallery puts on shows of work by artists who are, as they put it, critically engaged, and you wander round and take it in. It suits an afternoon when you fancy something quieter than the usual big attractions, and getting in costs nothing at all.
The opening hours are tight though. Wednesday to Saturday, midday to 5pm, so there's no popping in on a Sunday afternoon or after work on a weekday. If you're planning around it, build your day out from that window rather than the other way round.
It's an easy one to reach without a car: five minutes on foot from Gateshead Metro or the Interchange bus station, so if you're already in town it's a short stroll rather than a proper trek. Being indoors, it's a decent option if the weather's turned and you want somewhere dry to fill an hour.
Need to know
- Getting there by bus or train
- 5 minutes walk from Gateshead Metro and Gateshead Interchange bus station
- Only open four days a week, Wednesday to Saturday, and shuts at 5pm
- Entry is free
- Handy for anyone arriving by Metro or bus rather than driving
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Nothing, entry is free.
What are the opening hours?
Wednesday to Saturday, midday until 5pm. Closed the rest of the week.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's no booking link listed, so it looks like you just turn up in opening hours.
How do we get there without a car?
It's about five minutes on foot from Gateshead Metro station or the Gateshead Interchange bus station.
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