Gateshead Angel

The Angel of The North

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(2.3K) · Sculpture/Statue in Gateshead, United Kingdom
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The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Completed in 1998, it is seen by …

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Mar 30, 2025
Visited Angle of the north, parking was free, not as grand as it appears from the road, only visited it up close as a family member had worked on fabricating the statue, visit lasted less than a few …Full review by Some O
Mar 10, 2025
have been meaning to visit this wonderful statue for years wow what a piece of engineering I was so disappointed by all the trash that has accumulated around it if people must leave memorials to de…Full review by jayne b
Feb 1, 2025
A beautiful statue to visit and take photos with! It is however, in the middle of nowhere really so there isn’t much to do around it. There aren’t cafes or toilets either! We incorporated it in to a …Full review by HARRIET432
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Embracing the sweeping countryside like only it could, this metallic Antony Gormley masterpiece is a sight to behold. Overlooking the majestic …
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The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Antony Gormley, which is located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Engl…
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Facts

Located:Lamesley, Gateshead, NE9
Construction completed:15 February 1998
Height:20 metres (65.6 ft)
Elevation:75 metres (246.1 ft)
Construction started:1994
Architect:Antony Gormley
Type:Artwork

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Do any of the hop on hop off buses go there?
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Yes It’s the no 21 Angel service from Gateshead Interchange.
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Answer by Larry E · May 3, 2019
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Is it accessible with a wheelchair? many thanks.
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I didn’t visit with a wheelechair user but I would say, yes it is. There is a smooth path right up to the statue from the car parking area.
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Answer by Melanie B · Apr 22, 2019
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Hi, We are planning on visiting the Angel of the north this weekend, is it accessible from the carpark with a …
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Hi, We are planning on visiting the Angel of the north this weekend, is it accessible from the carpark with a wheelchair? many thanks.
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Yes. I would say so.
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Is there a charge for the Carpark?
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Car park is free and very convenient
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Are there toilets at the site?
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No toilets on site
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