Angel of the North, Gateshead. Open daily. Free admission

Details

Accessibility:

The entrance to the site can be accessed from the A1; follow the brown tourist signs.  There is a car park for 26 cars, 4 of which are disability parking bays.  A sloping  path runs from the car park up to the base of the sculpture. 

Brief description:

The Angel of the North is a steel contemporary sculpture designed by Sir Anthony Gormley.  Built in 1998 at a cost of £800,000 and measures 20 meters high from its base with a wingspan of 54 meters. Located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.  

Address:

Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 7TY      

Email:

Please contact Gateshead County Council offices.

Phone:

0191 4333000 Gateshead County Council offices

Website:

https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/3957/Angel-of-the-North

Directions:

The entrance to the site can be accessed from the A1; follow the brown tourist signs.  There is a car park for 26 cars, 4 of which are disability parking bays. From Gateshead take the A167 via the Durham Road. OS NZ264577.

Opening Times:

Open daily

Transport:

There are regular buses that operate out of Gateshead.

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

Parking available for 26 cars, 4 of which are designated disability parking bays.  Cycle parking stands are also available.  There are no toilet facilities at the site.  Public toilets, supermarkets, shops and cafes are located in nearby Gateshead centre.