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Other places · North East England

Once Upon a Time

In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.

Once Upon a Time — Public artwork (sculpture) by Richard Deacon.

Once Upon a Time - geograph.org.uk - 4401719

Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gateshead · 0.9 km

About

Once Upon a Time is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Richard Deacon.". Coordinates: 54.9606°, -1.6178°.

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Place summary

Once Upon a Time is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Gateshead, postcode NE8. This site is notable for its unique designation within the region.

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

Coordinates
54.9606, -1.6178
District
Gateshead
Parish
Gateshead, unparished area
Postcode
NE8 2NX
Parliamentary constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Nearest railway station
Gateshead — 0.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE8 2NX), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
What is Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time — Public artwork (sculpture) by Richard Deacon.
How do I get to Once Upon a Time?
The nearest railway station is Gateshead, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is Newcastle upon Tyne. Drivers can use postcode NE8 2NX.
How do I get to Once Upon a Time?
The nearest railway station is Gateshead, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE8 2NX.