Angel of the North
Durham Road, Low Eighton
View on Google MapsPhoto: Heinrich “de Löw” Rathje
About Angel of the North
This towering steel landmark welcomes visitors with its impressive wingspan visible for miles around, making it perfect for memorable family photos and picnics on the surrounding grassland.
What's nearby
- Just Health Gateshead Driver Medical Clinic next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
I've always seen that Angel of the North when I've been passing it on the train. It's absolutely beautiful up there and the size of the structure is absolutely gigantum. There is a lot of space to relax and chill and enjoy the sun and enjoy the view. Lots of parking and the ice cream van there at the same time. There's a little field where some kids were playing football which kept them occupied. Just next to the structure is a lot of bushes with all keepsakes, momentos and notes to love one's who had been lost. It was a brilliant idea to remember loved and lost ones. There is a bus that gets you here from Gateshead bus depot within 15 minutes. The bus is the 22. The only thing that let's it down, is there is no toilets. Overall a great experience
· via Google
Wow... very impressive, I found it quite humbling and can understand why it brings pride to people in the north of England. Reasonable size free car park, 2 electric charging points, ice cream van on the Monday lunchtime we visited in June. Lovely picnic site if you ignore the sound of traffic. 2 min walk from the car park. Good pathways slight hill up to the statue but only short way. Dogs allowed but mindful of busy roads next to it. Worth a visit if you're in the area.
· via Google
Stopped to stretch the legs on the drive back to Scotland and took a short detour to see the famous landmark in real life. Easily accessible with parking and wheelchair accessible. Parking is right next to it and although there isn't really that much to see, it's a nice spot for a stop. There's also some memorial trees adorned with lovely tributes just to the feet of the Angels gaze.
· via Google
What an amazing and HUGE statue. Free parking (could be restricted on time, I'm not sure). There are a couple of Fastnet chargers in the car park, but 5 minutes down the road there are Arnold Clark charger which are great and much better price.
· via Google
Visitors say this landmark features an impressive, massive sculpture that is a true feat of engineering and art. They also highlight the free, ample, and easily accessible parking, often with electric charging points, making it a convenient stop. Guests mention the peaceful atmosphere, with open green spaces perfect for a short walk or picnic, and the presence of coffee and ice cream vans.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead, NE9 7TY Get directions
- Category
- Landmarks & Monuments
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (10,151 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Destination
- Gateshead