BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Overall rating

4.66

About

Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is a major international centre for contemporary art. BALTIC has no permanent collection, providing instead an ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and events that give a unique and compelling insight into contemporary artistic practice. BALTIC’s dynamic, diverse and international programme ranges from blockbuster exhibitions to innovative new work and projects created by artists working within the local community.

Reviews

Overall rating

4.66

(6 reviews)

Overall rating breakdown

5 4
4 2
3 0
2 0
1 0

Access (avg.)

4.7

Parking (avg.)

3.4

Toilets (avg.)

4.7

Staff (avg.)

4.9

SeaJohnson

Dec 2025

Accessible and easy day out

Accessible toilets with changing table. Lift access to all floors.

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sarahmariemather

Sept 2024

Renovated mill with good access

Step free easy access to all levels. Really important that the cafe was first on our tour along with the disabled access toilet, which were outstanding. The toilet has a hoist, fold down bed and adjustable height sink. It is also hands free for door opening and locking. All flours had level access throughout via 3 lifts with amazing views over the Tyne. Even the viewing platform on the top floor was fully accessible. Staff were in hand on each floor for help or questions. The venue also has wheelchairs and mobility scooters which can be used for your visit.

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pavement_boy

Sept 2017

Great Art Centre

This is the place to go when in Newcastle. The whole place is pretty much accessible, the only annoying thing that the front entrance, with the shop, has a series of steps up to the access to the lift that take you to the galleries. The Accessible route is a long path way round the ride with a long path which can not be shortcuted.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Disabled Access at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Please contact us in advance to reserve a wheelchair, tri-wheel walker or scooter or to arrange personal guidance. Uniformed assistance dogs are welcome.

Accessible parking at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

There are five reserved parking spaces for Blue Badge Holders situated to the rear of BALTIC with an access ramp on the riverside of the building which will direct you to the main entrance on BALTIC Square (approximately 180m away). A further five blue badge holder parking bays are available adjacent to BALTIC on South Shore Road.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Accessible toilets on all floors except level 5 Adult changing facilities (available on request)

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.