Visit the Angel of the North

The Angel of the North

The Angel of the North is a major visitor attraction.

It is seen by over 150,000 visitors a year and more than 90,000 drivers on the A1 - and you could be one of them!

Why not take a trip to Gateshead to see one of the most impressive sculptures in Europe.

By car

Directions to the Angel of the North

From the North

Heading south on the (Western Bypass) continue past Newcastle and Gateshead. Take slip road marked Wrekenton and Birtley and continue to main roundabout then take A167 exit signed Gateshead South. Travel a few hundred yards and Angel site is on your left. Parking available nearby.

From Central Gateshead

Head south on A167 (Durham Road) to Low Fell. Continue through Low Fell until you reach dual carriageway. Keep travelling south until you reach main roundabout leading to the A1. Drive round the roundabout and take exit back to Gateshead South.

Travel for a few hundred yards and the Angel site is on your left. Parking available nearby.

The Angel of the North site

From the South

From the A1M take exit for the A167 (Gateshead South) about a mile past the Washington Service Station and continue until main roundabout and take A167 turn off. Travel a few hundred yards and the Angel site is on your left. Parking available nearby.

Parking

There is space for 15 cars at the Angel of the North.

By bus

Why not take the unique Angel Bus (Go North East services 21 & 22) from Eldon Square Bus Station in Newcastle or Gateshead Interchange. For more information visit www.simplygo.com|

Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 1HH
Tel: 0191 433 3000 | enquiries@gateshead.gov.uk
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