Shipley Art Gallery

Walkable from Newcastle, though it's easier on the way back as it's downhill. I spent twice as long as planned. Stunning ceramics collection, enough fascinating and satisfying paintings to take me back...and the warm, helpful staff that every decent Geordie institution provides for free.

Really excellent museum- a real gem. Try a Saturday when everyone is out shopping 👍🏼 had the place to ourselves. Beautiful displays and immaculate galleries. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly too. …

Art museum that has free entry, the Shipley Art Gallery was opened in 1917 with a collection of 504 paintings bequeathed by a local solicitor Joseph Shipley. Since then the galleries collection has grown to include nearly 800 paintings and …