Where is Always Open Gates?

Always Open Gates is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 0QH), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.

How do I get to Always Open Gates?

The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR6 0QH.

Is Always Open Gates a protected site?

Yes — Always Open Gates is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Always Open Gates free to visit?

Yes, Always Open Gates is free to enter.

How do I get to Always Open Gates?

The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 0QH.

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Always Open Gates

In or near Hendon.

Free admission

Always Open Gates — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

'Light Transformer', National Glass Centre - geograph.org.uk - 2193406 — Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Stadium of Light · 0.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Always Open Gates is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The National Glass Centre is dedicated to the art of glassmaking, showcasing its historical significance in the city. Visitors can watch live glassmaking demonstrations and explore various exhibitions and workshops related to glass art.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Always Open Gates is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a series of gates designed to symbolise accessibility and openness within the landscape. The work reflects contemporary artistic practices in a rural setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.9147, -1.3729
District: Sunderland
Parish: Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode: SR6 0QH
Parliamentary constituency: Sunderland Central
Nearest railway station: Stadium of Light — 0.7 km
Official site: sunderlandculture.org.uk

Sources

osm: node/389834224 (ODbL)

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