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Visit Hatton Gallery car-free
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It’s very easy to visit the Hatton Gallery car-free. It’s located in Newcastle University campus in the north of Newcastle city centre, and is well signposted.
Haymarket Metro station and bus interchange are a 5-minute walk away.
Follow signs from Haymarket for the Hatton Gallery. Cross the road at the traffic lights at the top of Northumberland Street opposite the church and keep left. Cross the road at the next set of traffic lights on Barras Bridge and turn left at Campus Coffee (the King’s Gate building is on the right). Enter Newcastle University campus. Walk up the steps past the student union building on the left (Northern Stage is on the right) towards the double arches. Turn right and the Hatton Gallery is on your left.
Buses from across the Newcastle area stop close by, plus from: Consette (55 mins), Hexham (60 mins) and Alnwick (90 mins).
Trains run from: Sunderland (20 mins), Darlington (35 mins), York (55 mins), Middlesbrough (65 mins) and Carlisle (80 mins). It’s then a 15-minute walk, or 2 minutes on the Metro.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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Within the North East Combined Authority area, visit by bus for a maximum of £2.50 single or get a day’s unlimited bus, Metro and Shields Ferry travel from anywhere within the North East Combined Authority area for £7.50 by buying a TNE Day Saver.
Passengers aged 5-21 can get £1 single or £3 regionwide day tickets. However, kids aged 5-11 travel free on the bus with an adult during school holidays (up to three children aged 11 and under). This offer applies within the North East Combined Authority – County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.
All other bus tickets and passes are also valid for the discount offer.
See full fares, offers and information at www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/bus.
When you travel by train, a Newcastle and Gateshead PlusBus ticket offers unlimited travel around the city by bus. If you are already in the area, a Network One or Nexus ticket offers travel on various forms of transport. Hatton Gallery is in zone A.
For more money-saving travel tips see our handy guides to UK trains and buses.
Admire the Northumberland Coast National Landscape from trains on the East Coast Mainline from Edinburgh and York. Travel from the South for a great view of the Tyne river bridges. If you travel through the remote landscapes from Carlisle, then look out for Hadrian’s Wall on the river Tyne Valley Line.
Find kids’ activities for your journey at Go North East, Northern or LNER, including a special children’s version of the Window Seater app.
Hatton Gallery also has downloadable activities.
Off-road cycle path National Route 72 runs along the river and joins National Route 725, a mix of on and off-road. Plan your cycle route here. There are plenty of bike racks at the university. You’ll find a useful guide and links to hiring a bicycle or e-bike in Newcastle on the You Well website.
National Trail Hadrian’s Wall Path follows the river through the middle of Newcastle, as does the Tyne path. Hatton Gallery is a 20-minute walk from the Tyne Bridge. The Angel’s Way also cuts through the centre of Newcastle.
Maps of Newcastle are available from tourist information services.
Taxis can be found at Newcastle train station. Alternatively, phone: Premier – 01912 323232 or Blueline – 01912 626666.
Find accessibility information for buses and trains and Hatton Gallery.
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Getting to Hatton Gallery car-free
Here's our recommended route to Hatton Gallery. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
Plenty of local bus services bring you to Newcastle City Centre, plus:
Bus X15 runs from Berwick-upon-Tweed (2.5 hrs) and Alnwick (90 mins) to Haymarket bus station. It’s then a 5-minute walk past the INTO building, and Left after the coffee shop.
Bus 685 runs from Carlisle (2.5 hrs) and Hexham (60 mins) to Eldon Square bus station. It’s then a 5-10 minute walk past the INTO building, and Left after the coffee shop.
Bus X45 and bus X75 run from Consett (55 mins) to Eldon Square bus station. It’s then a 5-10 minute walk past the INTO building, and Left after the coffee shop.
There are coaches to Newcastle from across the UK operated by National Express or FlixBus.
By train
There are direct trains to Newcastle from:
- Gateshead (5 mins), Hartlepool (55 mins), Middlesbrough (65 mins), Sunderland (20 mins).
- Northumberland Line: Ashington (35 mins) via Blyth.
- Tyne Valley Line: Carlisle (80 mins), Haltwhistle (55 mins), Hexham (35 mins).
- Northern East Coast Mainline: Alnmouth (25 mins), Berwick-upon-Tweed (45 mins), Chathill (60 mins), Morpeth (15 mins) and Edinburgh (85 mins)
- Southern East Coast Mainline: Darlington (35 mins), Durham (10 mins), Northallerton (45 mins), York (55 mins).
- Further south: Doncaster (90 mins), London (3 hrs), Peterborough (2 hrs).
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It’s then about a 20-minute walk to Hatton Gallery. Walk along Grainger Street all the way until you pass the Monument. Turn Right onto Brunswick Place, and Left onto Northumberland Street. Cross Barras Bridge road at the church.
Otherwise, Haymarket is under 5 minutes North by Metro.
Or, catch bus 10, 11, 30 or 31 from Granger Street to Barras Bridge road.
By Metro
There are direct services to Haymarket Metro (zone A) station on the Green or Yellow lines from:
Airport (20 mins), Four Lane Ends (10 mins), Heworth (10 mins), North Shields (20 mins), Northumberland Park (20 mins), Regent Centre (10 mins), South Shields (30 mins) and Sunderland (35 mins).
It’s then about a 5-minute walk past the INTO building, and Left after the coffee shop.
About Hatton Gallery
Hatton Gallery has been at the heart of cultural life in the North East since the early 20th century. The gallery has a dynamic and illustrious history, unique in its relationship to the Fine Art department at Newcastle University. The Hatton’s collection includes works from the 14th century to the present day, and the gallery’s only permanent display, Kurt Schwitters’ Merz Barn Wall, was brought to the gallery in 1965 and incorporated into the fabric of the building.
The Hatton stages a programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions, and events including artist and curator talks and family activities. They work closely with students from Newcastle University and exhibit their work on an annual basis.
For any queries about visiting contact Hatton Gallery on 0191 277 8877 or [email protected]
Address: Hatton Gallery King's Road Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU. Visit Website