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Angel of the North
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear · Free entry
Antony Gormley's 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan - one of the most viewed artworks in Britain.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Quick stop off the A1.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Open at all times
- How long to allow
- 30 minutes
- Best time to go
- Sunset
- Accessibility
- Short path from car park
Getting there
- Address
- Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead, NE9 7TY
- Parking
- Small free car park
- Nearest station
- Newcastle Central then bus 21
- Other ways
- Bus 21 from Newcastle/Gateshead
Places to stay near Angel of the North
Ravensworth Arms LamesleyLamesley · ££ · 1.3 km awayBowes Incline HotelBirtley · ££ · 1.5 km awayTravelodge Washington, A1M SouthboundChester-le-Street · £ · 3.4 km awayTravelodge Washington, A1M NorthboundChester-le-Street · £ · 3.4 km awayHoliday Inn WashingtonWashington · £££ · 3.7 km awayPremier Inn Newcastle (Washington) hotelWashington · £££ · 3.7 km away
More to do nearby
MuseumBeamish, The Living Museum of the NorthBeamish, County Durham · 6 km awayAdults £33Photo coming soonFreeMuseumBALTIC Centre for Contemporary ArtGateshead, Tyne & Wear · 6 km awayFree entryPhoto coming soonFreeHistoric city & landmarksNewcastle Quayside & Tyne BridgesNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · 6 km awayFree entryPhoto coming soonFreeMuseumDiscovery MuseumNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · 6 km awayFree entry Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
