Accessibility
We want to ensure your visit to Hancock Gallery is as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Below are the facilities available to help you plan ahead.
Getting Here
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The gallery is just a 5-minute walk from Haymarket Metro Station and the main bus terminal for Newcastle City Centre.
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We are easily accessible from the kerbside of Jesmond Road West.
Parking
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On-street parking is available approximately 1 minute's walk from the gallery.
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Parking costs £1 per hour with a maximum stay of 2 hours.
Accessibility
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The gallery entrance has four steps, and a wheelchair-accessible ramp is available. Please contact us in advance if you require use of this facility.
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Toilets are located on the first and second floor landings, accessed via staircase. Unfortunately, we do not currently have ground floor toilet facilities.
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Guide dogs and assistance dogs are very welcome – water bowls are available upon request.
Additional Services
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Guided and descriptive tours are available by appointment.
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Epilepsy- and autism-friendly private viewings can be arranged, featuring dimmed lighting and reduced-contact experiences tailored to individual needs.
Hancock Gallery is housed in a listed Georgian townhouse in a historically significant area of Newcastle city centre. We welcome all visitors to explore our five-storey gallery space and are committed to supporting access for all.
If you have any questions or specific requirements ahead of your visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we’ll be happy to help.
