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Baltic Centre for Contemporary ArtSouth Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BAHoused in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, Baltic presents an ever-changing calendar of dynamic, diverse & international contemporary visual art exhibitions and events.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Find out about Baltic's popular residents, recognised as being the furthest inland kittiwake colony in the world.

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

<h3><br></h3><h3><strong><strong>Wed-Sun | 13:30</strong></strong></h3><h3><strong><strong>Level 4 Viewing Terrace</strong></strong></h3><h3><strong><strong>All ages</strong></strong></h3><h3><br></h3><p>Part of <strong><strong>Spring Into Action (3-19 April 2026),</strong></strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong>two weeks of free, nature-themed events and opportunities to be active, creative and celebrate the return of Baltic's beloved wild residents and Spring in all its glory.</p><p>Discover interesting facts about these guests that have used the NewcastleGateshead Quayside as a breeding site since the 1960s and have truly become a well-established part of our local and natural heritage.</p><p>The tours are informal and Baltic Crew share great insight into our protected lodgers. Ask at the Hello Desk for further information on where to meet, or listen out for the announcements. Approximate tour duration: 20 minutes.<br><br>Keep track of our resident Kittiwake's with <a href="https://www.durhamwt.com/kittiwake-cam" title="https://www.durhamwt.com/kittiwake-cam" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Durham Wildlife Trust's Live Kittiwake Cam</a> on the side of our building or during your visit in Baltic’s Level 2 Learning Lounge.<br><br><strong><strong>Part of Birds, Bees, Bikes &amp; Trees, a three-year partnership between Baltic, North East Young Dads &amp; Lads (NEYDL) and Newcastle University , funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.</strong></strong><br></p><h3>Accessibility</h3><p>This tour is suitable for all ages and we’ll adapt content depending on our visitors. We’ll do our best to keep to time, but want to accommodate everyone. This tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair friendly. If you have any accessibility queries, please email us at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220817122355/mailto:myexperience@balticmill.com" title="https://web.archive.org/web/20220817122355/mailto:myexperience@balticmill.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">myexperience@balticmill.com</a></p><h3><p><a href="https://baltic.art/plan-your-visit/getting-to-baltic/" title="https://baltic.art/plan-your-visit/getting-to-baltic/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View information </a>on getting to Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead and <a href="https://baltic.art/plan-your-visit/what-to-expect-a-visit-to-baltic/" title="https://baltic.art/plan-your-visit/what-to-expect-a-visit-to-baltic/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">plan your visit</a> by reading our visual story on what to expect when visiting us.</p><p>You can <a href="https://baltic.art/plan-your-visit/supporting-your-access-needs/" title="https://baltic.art/plan-your-visit/supporting-your-access-needs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">view Baltic's access facilities</a> before your visit. For access requests specific to the event, please email myexperience@balticmill.com to let us know about any requirements you have.</p><p><strong><strong>There is no charge to attend this event, and we encourage donation tickets. If you're unable to attend the event, we are unable to refund your donation.</strong></strong></p></h3><h3><br></h3>

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