The Biscuit Factory — Attraction in Newcastle upon Tyne

What an amazing place! The Biscuit Factory is incredibly convenient to reach by metro - Manor station is just a short walk away. The best part? Entry is completely free!

There's so much to see that you'll easily spend over three hours here. The gallery features an incredible variety of artwork including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and they even have a book room. The staff are absolutely lovely and helpful throughout your visit.

The venue is fully accessible with disabled access across all four floors, making it welcoming for everyone.

My favorite section was the coastal-themed artwork - I found so many beautiful pieces that I couldn't resist taking some home! What makes this place truly special is that every single piece of art is available for purchase through their "Own Art" program. It's wonderful to not only take home gorgeous artwork but also support local artists.

Don't miss The Factory Kitchen café upstairs! The café has a stunning rooftop terrace where you can enjoy panoramic views over Ouseburn, and there's even a conservatory area perfect for rainy days. They offer an excellent selection of food and breakfast options.

This is definitely a must-visit cultural destination in Newcastle - art lovers and casual visitors alike will find something to enjoy here!

Oh, and keep an eye on the board for art classes they run - they do some really...

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...

This place is NOT Covid-safe!

Visited on Friday 9th July 2021 and while most cafe staff were wearing face coverings (correctly) there was one ignorant staff member wearing her mask as a chin strap.

So that means that either her manager wasn't doing their job, there was no manager, or she simply didn't care about what her manager thought.

It's rude and it shows a compete lack of respect for customers. This kind of behaviour is why we have had to suffer through multiple lockdowns and multiple job losses. Ignorance and a false sense of self importance.

The Biscuit Factory management need to address this URGENTLY. Happy to elaborate further if necessary.

ALSO after a recent wedding held at the Biscuit Factory, a number of attendees have contracted Covid with the only linking factor being the wedding. So something clearly isn't right, and judging by this staff member's attitude, it really...