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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Gateshead Quays, NE8 1FG, England
44-191-478-1810
Ranked #2 of 2 shopping in Gateshead
3.5 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Art Galleries
Owner description: Located in Gateshead in the Northeast of England, this unique international center for contemporary visual art features the Art Factory, where artists... more » Owner description: Located in Gateshead in the Northeast of England, this unique international center for contemporary visual art features the Art Factory, where artists from all over the world come to work and create. « less
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Inverness, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

this is the sort of place you like or you dont some of the things you see seem a bit stupid but they do get some good stuff too

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012 via mobile

Visited here a couple of days ago, first of all the building itself is great the layout is superb with some great views from the top over the quayside however what really spoils the whole building is the utter rubbish that struggles to fill the rooms within it. I like art but there's only so many bits of plywood with... More

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manchester uk
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012 via mobile

Visited the Baltic centre, there are seven floors, ground and sixth are cafes..not bad food on the ground floor. That was the good news, first floor was empty for "staff" then a floor dedicated to two local people reading the millennium book droning out years ie 2012 then another said 2013 next 2014. Have we through the Arts council and... More

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houghton-le-spring
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We parked next to the baltic and walked along the quayside taking in the sage, the baltic, the millenium and tyne bridges before calling in one of many of the family friendly bars for something to eat. A very pleasent experience.Some of the artwork was a bit far out for me.

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Gateshead, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Im not really a arty person but i am proud of the work that has been achieved on the quayside, lots of visitors and the turner prize was awarded here last year

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darlington county durham
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Had a quick look around, not alot to see really there was an exhibition on shepherds huts and not much else to see, gift shop over priced but found some Moomin stuff so bought a moomin although this had nothing to do with the art exhibition. Definatley not good for children they woould be bored stiff. Lift is really fast... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Great views of city and river from the building which is in a fantastic location by the Millennium Bridge. Interesting and fun exhibitions in good galleries (perhaps not one for the more traditional art lover...)

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

not much to see pretty boring &all done in less than an hour

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London, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Beautiful conversion. I can probably live without most of the exhibits, but friendly and welcoming. Great design shop, fantastic views from the top and very impressive cafe

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Newcastle
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

As an avid artist I take a keen interest in and regularyly visit local galleries and exhibitions. I find staff at the Baltic that are there to offer information incredibly unhelpful or unknowledgeable on the displays and they can often be seen sitting around on their mobile phones ignoring customers

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