Some of the free entry places in England that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

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TYNE & WEAR

Some of the free entry places in TYNE & WEAR that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

Admission is free! (Terms and conditions may apply)

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
Baring Street, South Shields
Tyne & Wear, NE33 2BB

Open Easter-30 Sep, Mon-Sat, 1000-1730, Sun, 1300-1700;
1 Oct-Easter, Mon-Fri, 1000-1600.
Closed 24-26, 31 Dec, 1 Jan.

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 456 1369
Fax: 0191 4276862

The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear, NE8 1FG

The Baltic is the major international centre for contemporary art. On the south bank of the River Tyne.

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 478 1810
Fax: 0191 478 1922

Discovery Museum
Blandford House
Blandford Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA

Open all year, Mon-Sat, 1000-1700, Sun, 1400-1700.
Closed Good Fri, 25,26 Dec, 1 Jan

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 232 6789
Fax: 0191 233 1088

Hatton Gallery
The Quadrangle
University of Newcastle
Newcastle
Tyne & Wear, NE15 8RB

Open all year except Suns, Bank Holidays and Christmas

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 222 6059
Fax: 0191 222 6059

Monkwearmouth Station Museum
North Bridge Street
Monkwearmouth, Sunderland
Tyne & Wear, SR5 1AP

Open all year, Mon-Sat, 1000-1700, Sun, 1400-1700.
Closed 25,26 Dec, 1 Jan

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 567 7075

Museum of Antiquities
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear. NE1 7RU

Open 5 Jan-23 Dec, 1000-1700, Mon-Sat.
Closed Good Friday, Christmas & New Year

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 222 7849
Fax: 0191 222 8561

Norham Station Museum
Station House, Norham
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Tyne & Wear, TD15 2LW

Open Easter 1330-1700; 2 Jun-4 Sep, Mon, Thu, 1330-1700

Admission is free.

Tel: 01289 382217

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
& Visitor Centre
Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne & Wear, DH4 6PU

Wildlife to be seen here includes, roe deer, water voles, dragonflies, frogs, toads and smooth newts. Mute swan, skylark, lapwing, short-eared owl and brown hare. Plus over 140 species of other birds.

Open all Year

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 584 3112
Fax: 0191 584 3934

Shefton Museum of Greek Art and Archaeology
Armstrong Building
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear, NE1 7RU

Open 5 Jan-23 Dec, Mon-Fri 1000-1600.
Closed Easter Bank Holiday, Christmas & New Year

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 222 8996
Fax: 0191 222 5432

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Ocean Road, South Shields
Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JA

Open Easter-30 Sep, Mon-Sat, 1000-1730, Sun 1300-1700;
1 Oct-Easter, daily, except Sun, 1000-1700

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 456 8740
Fax: 0191 456 7850

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Mowbray Gardens
Burdon Road, Sunderland
Tyne & Wear, SR1 1PP

Open all year, Mon-Sat, 1000-1700, Sun, 1400-1700.
Closed 25,26 Dec, 1 Jan

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 553 2323
Fax: 0191 553 7828

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Spanish Battery
Tynemouth, North Shields
Tyne & Wear, NE30 4DD

Open all year, Tue-Sat, 1000-1500, Sun, 1000-1200.
Closed 25 Dec-3 Jan

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 296 0434

Winlaton Cottage Forge
Church Street, Winlaton
Blaydon-on-Tyne
Tyne & Wear, NE21 6AR

Open all year, Mon-Fri, 0930-1700, Sat, 0930-1300.
Closed Easter, May Day, Whit, Christmas & New Year

Admission is free.

Tel: 0191 414 3223
Fax: 0191 414 0052

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