NewBridge aims to be an inclusive place to visit, where everyone is welcome. There are a range of facilities available to help you make the most of your visit, and the information on the page can be downloaded in multiple formats.
The NewBridge Project Gallery is currently closed.
NewBridge aims to be an inclusive place to visit, where everyone is welcome. There are a range of facilities available to help you make the most of your visit, and the information on the page can be downloaded in multiple formats.
The information on this webpage can also be downloaded below in doc or .pdf format.
We can also provide a printed version, on request.
When opening the pdf version online screen reader technology can be used with alt text.
The information on our website should be accessible through screen readers. If this is not the case or if you notice something is missing then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The NewBridge Project is situated in The Shieldfield Centre on Clarence Walk (off Stoddart Street) opposite Subway. The main entrance is the right hand door (to the left of the Thornfield GP’s entrance).
The building has a black sign with white writing saying The NewBridge Project.
Our building has 2 floors open to the public – the lower ground floor, and the first floor. These include workshop spaces, galleries, a bookshop and community spaces. There are lifts to all of these spaces and accessible toilets on all floors.
The main entrance is through the bookshop on the ground floor of The NewBridge Project. There is always a staff member located here during opening hours who will be happy to help you with anything you may need. NewBridge Project staff can be located by their yellow lanyards.
They can give information about our exhibitions, workshops and events, and provide other information about the local area and other art and community spaces.
They will also be able to offer printed information about the exhibitions and events, including Large Print guides. NewBridge Project staff are aware of hidden disabilities and will provide assistance where possible.
If you have any queries in advance of your visit that are not covered in this document or require any assistance on your future visit please e-mail Community Coordinator Elaine at elaine@thenewbridgeproject.com
If you require any assistance when you are at The NewBridge Project on your visit please ask any staff member. You will always find a member of staff from The NewBridge Project in the bookshop and gallery.
Main entrance access
The main entrance on Clarence Walk is wheelchair accessible.
The entrance is across a car park, and there is a small step up from the road to the pavement in front of the building. Sometimes there can be a large puddle in front of the step if we have had heavy rain.
Parking
There are 2 accessible parking spaces in front of the main entrance.
There are a further 8 parking spaces in the car park at the front of the building.
Lifts
The NewBridge Project has a public lift that travels between the Lower Ground Floor and the 2nd Floor.
Please note there are 2 lifts but one is decommissioned. Please use the lift on the right hand side when you come in.
Visual
Exhibition guides, labels and any floor maps that are be available for the exhibitions are available in large print format. These are available in the exhibition, reception or from any NewBridge Project staff.
Where possible we also provide exhibition guides translated in to other languages.
Assistance Dogs / Animals
General
Before you visit
Covid
Address:
The NewBridge Project
The Shieldfield Centre
4-8 Clarence Walk (off Stoddart Street)
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1AL
Travel by public transport
Travel by Taxi
Accessible taxis are available locally through Deans Taxis. They can be contacted on 0191 444 4444, or ask at a member of staff at The NewBridge Project who will be happy to book this for you.
Travel by Bus
Toon Tour (Go North East) runs every 30 minutes. It is a yellow and blue open top double decker bus. The closest stop on this route to The NewBridge Project is Stoddart Street-Bermondsey Street. This bus stop does not have a shelter or seating.
1 (stagecoach) runs every 20 minutes. It is a blue and orange bus. The closest stop on this to The NewBridge Project is Portland Street-Warwick Street. This bus stop has a sheltered seating area.
32 and 32a (stagecoach) has varying running times. It is a white, blue and orange bus. The closest stop on this to The NewBridge Project is Portland Street-Warwick Street. This bus stop has a sheltered seating area.
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