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Laing Art Gallery

New Bridge St., NE1 8AG, England
0191 232 7734
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries
Owner description: The Laing is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and its exhibition programme is renowned for bringing the biggest names in...... more » Owner description: The Laing is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and its exhibition programme is renowned for bringing the biggest names in historic, modern and contemporary art to the North East. The Gallery has a packed programme of free events including gallery talks, family activities and artists’ events. Free entry. « less
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Preston, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This gallery is centrally placed in the city. Free entrance. There is a varied art display including contemporary local artists and paintings from the 18-19th centuries, many depicting local scenes. The galleries are well set out and provide an hour or so of pleasant viewing. There is the usual cafe. Worth a short visit. More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

I was introduced to this place by my sister in law and have returned many times. What a great place with some fantastic exhibitions and a good restaurant - what more could one want? Even if you don't normally like art galleries or think that this is not your sort of place, give it a whirl. The permanent display about... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I was dragged along by my Geordie wife to see this little gallery in the heart of Newcastle. I can say I thoroughly enjoyed wandering around the exhibits and seeing all the artwork (pictures, sculpture and instillation). The cafe situated in the Gallery served freshly made to order hot food (bacon stotties mmmmm) with hot tea and yummy cakes to... More

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Tynemouth, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Small but perfectly formed art gallery houses many local paintings and artists. Worth a visit to see the sculptures of Henry Moore alone More

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North Shields, United Kingdom
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

A lovely, compact gallery right in the city centre which is well worth a visit. The collection just about covers all formats and eras and is intelligently displayed. There are talks and visiting shows so it's worth checking their web site for full details. There's a very neat cafe serving snacks and meals and there’s a gift shop too. What... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

The gallery is in the centre of Newcastle - not very big but an interesting collection of paintings, china, glass. It is noted for its pre-Raphelite paintings but unfortunately most were our on loan at time of my visit, so I will have to go there again sometime. More

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U.K.
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

This is more in the nature of a postscript to my earlier review ......... The Watercolour Gallery is currently signposted, from the ground floor, up a spiral staircase but is also accessible via the small lift to the first floor followed by a short walk through one of the galleries - which is not immediately obvious to anyone not familiar... More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

We haven't visited this gallery for a little while but was really impressed with the facilities for young children. We went on a Wednesday which was the day they had a craft session based on the displays, for children, best of all it was all free! (check website for what's on). The staff couldn't have been any more friendly and... More

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U.K.
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2011
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The Laing is a small gallery, a peaceful oasis only a stone's throw from the busy shopping streets. It is never crammed with visitors but it is never empty, either. Entry is free. I visited the Laing twice in December - braving the snow! - as I wanted to refresh my memories of a few old favourites (in the 18th/19th... More

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Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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Reviews in 224 cities Reviews in 224 cities
761 helpful votes 761 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2008
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This is a very good, free museum in Newcastle that was built in 1904. It has an old section, but some new modern sections also. There is very good art work and interesting displays on the history of the area. It is worth of visit if you are in the area. Look outside in the courtyard at the interesting way... More

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