Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

A very comfortable cafe serving a wide range of food and drinks. Great service and easy to find a seat. The gift shop opposite stocks a fabulous choice of handmade gifts for many imterests. Iconic galleries for contemporary art.

Amazing views before you arrive. The gift shop is sensational. Just wish you could enter the shop and cafe with your dog. I appreciate not the exhibition rooms as the art is precious

We had our wedding breakfast and reception at the Baltic and would highly recommend it! The venue itself was stunning; both the outside of it and also the views from within. We had our wedding breakfast on the top floor in restaurant SIX with amazing views over the Tyne and Gateshead. The food was great and we received lots of compliments from our guests for it. We had the evening reception in the Riverside room, with an outdoor terrace overlooking the Tyne. The sun was shining and the vibes on the terrace were perfect! The staff at the Baltic were great. The wedding planners helped us plan out every detail, coordinated with suppliers and were great on the day. We really appreciate all the hard work they all put in, and for looking after us so well. We had our dream wedding here and couldn’t have picked a better venue!

Called in late afternoon- it’s open till 6pm and is free. Wasn’t thrilled by the current exhibitions and only 2 floors were open. The Parasite exhibit didn’t explain enough for me to get what it was about. Good view of the river and city from 5th floor. Restaurant looked pricey but pleasant. Staffed by helpful people. We took the 54 bus back into Newcastle centre which was convenient.

The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is well worth a visit, especially as entry is free. The exhibition spans multiple floors, offering a wide variety of modern art, including some interactive exhibits that really encourage engagement. The building itself and the facilities feel very fitting for a contemporary art space, with a clean, open layout that suits the displays. A tip for getting the most from your visit: start on the top floor and work your way down. If possible, take the lift to the top floor and then use the stairs to explore each lower level. There’s also a cool little treat waiting at the bottom, which is a fun way to finish your tour. The gift shop is also worth a look, with a good selection of contemporary prints alongside some Newcastle-themed memorabilia. Overall, it’s an enjoyable and accessible cultural experience that I’d happily return to.

Great experience. Great food in the kitchen, interesting exhibitions, good views

Very nice. Kids area was quite good and interactive. The view from the top was beautiful. Excellent for a fun family day.

Free! Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Newcastle. Really nice space with a lovely cafe and one of the best gift shops ever! Particularly enjoyed the Franki Raffles exhibition which is currently on. Friendly staff. Viewing platform at the top with great views of the city!