National Glass Centre

National Glass Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 0GL
England

Website

www.nationalglasscentre.com

E-mail

info@nationalglasscentre.com

Telephone

General Enquiries

0191 515 5555

ThrowingStones Restaurant Reservations

0191 565 3939

Fax

General Enquiries

0191 515 5556

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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National Glass Centre is a unique venue and a hub for activity inspired by glass. Housing galleries, artists’ studios, glass production facilities, craft and design shop, café/restaurant and function suites, National Glass Centre is located in an innovative glass and steel building on the banks of the River Wear.

Be inspired by an exciting and thought-provoking programme of exhibitions; get creative and learn through a wide range of workshops, courses, talks and events; have fun and explore with a walk over the glass roof and behind-the-scenes tours, or just relax, take in the views and enjoy a meal in our award-winning restaurant. ThrowingStones is open everyday 10.00am - 5.00pm. For reservations call 0191 565 3939.

Venue Type:

Industrial heritage site, Artist studio or collective

 Opening hours

Mon-Sun: 10.00-17.00

Closed: 25th December - Christmas Day
1st January - New Years Day

 Admission charges

Admission: FREE

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Parking for coaches
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
 Disability access
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

National Glass Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 0GL
England

Website

www.nationalglasscentre.com

E-mail

info@nationalglasscentre.com

Telephone

General Enquiries

0191 515 5555

ThrowingStones Restaurant Reservations

0191 565 3939

Fax

General Enquiries

0191 515 5556

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Both temporary and permanent exhibitions demonstrating the very best in art and design in glass.

Collection details

Design, Decorative and Applied Art

Key artists and exhibits

  • Glassmaking history, technology and design

National Glass Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 0GL
England

Website

www.nationalglasscentre.com

E-mail

info@nationalglasscentre.com

Telephone

General Enquiries

0191 515 5555

ThrowingStones Restaurant Reservations

0191 565 3939

Fax

General Enquiries

0191 515 5556

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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