Public art & sculpture · North East England
Blacksmiths Needle
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Blacksmiths Needle — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Anthony Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manors · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Blacksmiths Needle 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.
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Official information
Baltic is a contemporary art venue located on the Gateshead quayside, featuring four floors of art exhibitions, two viewing decks, and various visitor facilities including a café and shop. The venue hosts a range of events, guided tours, and activities, making it a vibrant cultural hub for both locals and tourists.
Place summary
Blacksmiths Needle is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a notable example of contemporary sculpture in the region, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9709, -1.5977
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE8 3BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Phone
- +44 191 478 1810
- Nearest railway station
- Manors — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00-18:00; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- Official site
- baltic.art
Sources
- osm: node/3040109933 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blacksmiths Needle?
- Blacksmiths Needle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE8 3BA), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Blacksmiths Needle?
- Blacksmiths Needle — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blacksmiths Needle?
- The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE8 3BA.
- Is Blacksmiths Needle free to visit?
- Yes, Blacksmiths Needle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blacksmiths Needle?
- The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE8 3BA.