Provided by Newcastle City Council, Adult Social Care and Integrated Services

Looking for a warm place to spend time and get support in Newcastle?

Wellbeing Hubs are warm welcoming local venues, such as libraries and community centres where you can spend time and get support such as hot drinks, free wifi, a place to charge your devices, information, advice and more. You can use our Wellbeing Hub finder to find your nearest hub.

Shipley Art Gallery

The Shipley Art Gallery is a free art gallery with fine art, ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture on display. The Saltwell Park Museum collection is now on permanent display at Shipley. It offers:

temporary exhibitions and events including a range of art and crafts
slow museums session for people with dementia
family and baby activities
seasonal events
Networking and community events

It’s is one of 9 galleries managed by North East Museums.

Museums, culture and heritage can help to improve your health and wellbeing. They have free museum object boxes that you can borrow. You can use these can be used as part of a guided session. Read more about their free health and social care resources.