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I always consider it a privilege to go and see art for free, even more so when the place is a commercial gallery with no public funding. I would pay £3 just to look at all the art displayed here. I'll certainly be returning, if not to view more art, then to eat/drink at the lovely roof terrace cafe/restaurant which has a very relaxed vibe and is bordered with plants. A variety of styles of contemporary art are on display using different mediums eg acrylic, watercolour, oil, giclee, created on board, canvas, linen etc. Even if some of the art doesn't appeal to you, I think everyone can find something here that they like. The second floor is my favourite because of the paintings, but the ground floor also has ceramics and jewellery, if your interested in these things. All items displayed are for sale. There is also a small bookshop, artist studios to rent, and workshops available on some days. The place has lots of natural light but also good use of spotlights in darker areas. Really enjoyable visit, and since its just a 9 minute walk from my apartment, I'll definately be back.
Miles MacdonaldMiles Macdonald
30
During my visit to Newcastle, I explored The Biscuit Factory, a vibrant art gallery in the Ouseburn Valley. This unique spot, set in a former Victorian warehouse, showcases a diverse mix of contemporary art, sculpture, and jewelry from over 200 artists. The gallery is spacious and well-organized, with new exhibitions every quarter, ensuring there's always something fresh to see. The shop is fantastic, offering a range of quality crafts and design-led homewares—perfect for picking up unique souvenirs. I also enjoyed a delicious brunch at The Factory Kitchen, their in-house café, which has a lovely rooftop terrace. The combination of interesting artwork and great food made for a delightful experience overall.
J CheungJ Cheung
10
If you are thinking about investing in some art, if you would like to own something special, if you want to give a unique gift/card/piece of jewellery, then I highly recommend that you pay a visit to the Biscuit Factory. There is so much to see and admire here; set over 2 floors the range of styles and media is unbelievable. I was more drawn to the art on the ground floor, but also enjoyed dreaming of owning one of the many stunning wooden pieces on the first floor. There is a lovely, welcoming atmosphere in the building and visitors are free to explore at their leisure. On the first floor there is also a cafe area, however I did not visit this. Well worth a visit!
Anne Marie StaggAnne Marie Stagg
40
I visit The Biscuit Factory maybe two or three times per year and I’m never disappointed. The art is quite diverse and they have a scheme where you can pay in instalments which is good. It’s on two levels and has a relaxed atmosphere. The time before last I went there, was live music upstairs by the coffee shop - just my opinion but it was very distracting and I ended up getting coffee elsewhere. However some people will have loved it. Nice merchandise section at the front for one off gifts and purchases. Not too many parking spots but plenty nearby. Coffee shop has a nice selection of food and drinks and it’s overall a lovely place to spend an hour or two.
Finding BalanceFinding Balance
20
I quite like this gallery and how it’s structured. So the first floor is mostly some art products, jewelry, poetry, cup sets, home decor, and paintings and prints that most people can buy; although I think paintings in Princeville are too pricey other products are OK-ish). The second floor mostly displays different artists' works some of them are paintings and others are statues etc, but some of them would change as time goes. Plus, the second floor also has a Cafe which is quite bright and nice, so you can order coffee and deserts after you finish the gallery. Lovely place to spend time with a friend for sure.
Etheria HEtheria H
00
Some lovely peices of delicate ceramic, unusual glass both functional and decorative. Abstract and clinical paintings in monochrome and vibrant colour. (I thought Ed did a lot of paintings until I realised it was short for edition). Some could be bought a little cheaper unframed. There was quirky and beautiful jewellry. Upstairs there were lifelike sculptures of animals, and avant garde furniture the mad hatter would love. There were one or two small items for £5 and under (I thought it was an art installation until I realised they were magnetic flowers) however most things had a considerably higher price tag.
Lynn CarterLynn Carter
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Nearby Attractions Of The Biscuit Factory
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Fenwick Newcastle
Tyneside Cinema
Laing Art Gallery
Cluny Recording Studios
Quayside Sunday Market
Heaton Park
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Victoria Tunnel Tours
Newcastle Jewellery Company

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Basic Info
Address
16 Stoddart St, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN, United Kingdom
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+44 191 261 1103
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Website
thebiscuitfactory.com
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4.6
(751 reviews)
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cultural
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Description
The Biscuit Factory is a Contemporary art gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Gallery opened in 2002 after undergoing major renovation work. It is the largest commercial art, craft & design gallery in the UK. The gallery's home is a former Victorian warehouse, constructed in 1870.
attractions: Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Fenwick Newcastle, Tyneside Cinema, Laing Art Gallery, Cluny Recording Studios, Quayside Sunday Market, Heaton Park, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Victoria Tunnel Tours, Newcastle Jewellery Company, restaurants: Pitcher & Piano Newcastle, The Five Swans - JD Wetherspoon, Aneesa's Buffet Restaurant, The Bridge Tavern, Trillians Rock Bar, Lady Grey's, Free Trade Inn, The Head of Steam Quayside, Tomahawk Steakhouse - Newcastle, The Broad Chare

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