Making a visit
Great North Museum: Hancock
Barras Bridge,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE2 4PT
Tel: (0191) 222 6765
Textphone: 18001 0191 222 6765
Fax: (0191) 261 7537
Opening hours
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm
Closed: 25 & 26 December & 1 January.
Admission is free
How to find us
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.
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.