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Washington Galleries bus station

Washington Galleries bus station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Glebe Village Centre after the shop was pulled down - geograph.org.uk - 681185

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

About

Washington Galleries bus station is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Washington Galleries Bus Station is located in the town of Washington in Tyne and Wear. The bus station was constructed in the early 1970s, to serve the adjacent Galleries Shopping Centre, which opened in 1974.

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Background

History

The bus station first opened in 1972, with the first service (169) linking New Washington with the newly-opened Woolco. The original bus station was demolished and re-built in the late 2000s, as part of a £2.5 million refurbishment project. The new facility opened in October 2008.

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Coordinates
54.9001, -1.5327
Address
Galleries Shopping Centre, Washington
Established
2008

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Washington Galleries bus station?
Washington Galleries bus station is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
When was Washington Galleries bus station built?
Built or established in 2008.
Who owns Washington Galleries bus station?
Washington Galleries bus station is owned by Tyne and Wear PTE.