Things to do in Tyne and Wear, England: The Best Libraries

December 10, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Discover the best top things to do in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom including The Literary & Philosophical Society, New City Library, Tyne & Wear Archives, The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Ryton Community Library, Gateshead Central Library.
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1. The Literary & Philosophical Society

23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE England +44 191 232 0192 [email protected] http://www.litandphil.org.uk
Excellent
80%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 187 reviews

The Literary & Philosophical Society

Reviewed By BluesBoy69 - Stanley, United Kingdom

Wonderful building full of books and more. Explore it’s amazing, smells of history. Basic coffee shop available.

2. New City Library

City Library Charles Avison Building 33 New Bridge Street West 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX England +44 191 277 4100 http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-tourism/libraries/city-library
Excellent
57%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

New City Library

Reviewed By sharonbA4970LF

Attended Newcastle Noir in the library and it was an excellent venue; central and lots of light and space

3. Tyne & Wear Archives

Newcastle Discovery Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA England +44 191 277 2248 [email protected] http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/archives
Excellent
69%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Tyne & Wear Archives

Following new advice in response to the COVID 19 pandemic and in line with other cultural organisations, we have taken the difficult decision to close all of our museums and galleries and the archives from 5pm on Wednesday 18 March. This is provisionally until 1 May 2020 but we will be reviewing the situation and updating if anything changes. Please sign up to our emails at mustseemuseums.org.uk and check our social media channels and website so we can keep you up to date with what’s going on. Thank you for your support and understanding at this challenging time. Stay well and we look forward to welcoming you back in due course.

4. The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

45 Market Place, South Shields NE33 1JF England +44 191 427 1818 [email protected] http://theworduk.org
Excellent
53%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 121 reviews

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's state-of-the-art cultural venue which has a lot to offer! The building is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to engage and enjoy. From the Digital Media Wall, to the FabLab - there is also an impressive, immersive storytelling experience in StoryWorld which hosts regular events over school holidays as well as interactive touch-tables, telescopes, Kids' Activity Area, Creative Play Area and a Gaming Zone. There is also a Shop/Visitor Information Centre and a Café. The building is home to 70,000 books as well as OpenZone, who provide digital learning and ICT to schools during term time. At its core The Word celebrates the written word in all its forms through a rolling programme of events, exhibitions and workshops and it also aims to become a home for north-east writers.

Reviewed By mukhasben - South Shields, United Kingdom

The word was built to replace a non descript library and has done it in style. On three floors, it’s far from just a place to read books. It is smart and clean, has a cafe, shop, places for exhibitions, (currently an all age friendly Monster show), groups meet there and there’s activities throughout the year. Our visit today was to see a friends first screening of a book he’d written turned into a film. It took place in the third floor Round room on the 3rd floor, lifts are available. It was ideal for this showing with a large screen and two wall mounted large TVs. The Word is worth a visit for a number of reasons.

5. Ryton Community Library

Grange Road, Ryton, Gateshead NE40 3LT England 91 4131890
Excellent
75%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
0%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

6. Gateshead Central Library

Gateshead Central Library Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4LN England +44 191 433 8420 https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/9037/Gateshead-Central-Library

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