By public transport

The Great North Museum: Hancock is only a five minute walk from Haymarket Metro station, which is just two stops from Central Station the mainline rail station and local bus services. The museum is well signposted from the station. Haymarket Metro station is currently undergoing re-development and is closed at various times. Please contact the Nexus traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit the traveline website for more information. 
 

By car

The Great North Museum: Hancock is based on Newcastle University’s campus at Barras Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Museum can be found just off the Great North Road (B1318).  Please note that limited parking for blue badge holders is available outside the Museum.  There is no additional parking on site.  We would recommend travelling by public transport or parking in Claremont Road car park which is a five minute walk from the Museum.

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Facilities

The Great North Museum: Hancock has the following facilities for visitors:

Level access

Lift available 

Accessible toilets

Accessible parking 

Male and female toilet facilities

Assistance available if required

Facilities for deaf and hard of hearing people

Facilities for blind and partially sighted people

Assistance and Guide dogs admitted

Baby changing facilities

Gift shop

Cafe serving hot and cold meals

Conference facilities

Library

Resource area

Landscaped gardens

Under 5s gallery

Please visit our access information section for more details on the facilities at the Great North Museum: Hancock.