Parking in Gateshead College

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Gateshead College is a further education establishment, for 16 to 18 year olds, that resides in the town of Gateshead, in the North East. It first opened in 1955 and was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh. Today, it sits in its new £9 million site on the Baltic Quayside. The Baltic campus has a vast range of facilities which include a gym and aerobics studio, a 200 seat performance theatre, a Baltic salon and spa and even a Japanese garden.

Over £75 million pounds was spent on developing the college over six campuses for both vocational and academic courses. The Academy for Sport being based at Gateshead International Stadium and Team Valley the skill academy campus for Automotive, Engineering, manufacturing, logistics and construction. All of which opened in 2008.

Gateshead College specialises in sport and has partnerships with rugby league team Gateshead Thunder and ice hockey team Newcastle Vipers. Creative industries and has connections with the Chamber of Commerce and The Sage Gateshead and Low Carbon and renewable energy training and has a partnership with Nissan.

The College also created Zero Carbon Futures in 2011, to provide a variety of community and nationwide courses, intended to develop the region as one of Europe’s leaders in the manufacture of low carbon vehicles.

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Gateshead College has its own private multi-storey car park, which can be used by the public. It has 220 spaces including charging car ports, but no disabled bays. Students can apply for a parking permit which will allow them to park for free in the car park during their study time at the college, otherwise, there is a charge.

It is open Monday and Fridays from 7.00am to 7.00pm and Tuesday to Thursdays from 7.00pm to 10.00pm.

Charges:

•         1 hour - £1.00
•         2 hours - £2.00
•         3 hours - £3.00
•         4 hours - £3.50
•         5 hours - £4.00
•         6 hours - £4.50
•         7 hours - £5.00
•         12 hours - £5.50

Other car parks close to Gateshead college are Garden Street (NE8 2AU) and Mill Road (NE8 5JB) both a four minute walk. There aren’t designated disabled bays in any of the car parks, however, blue badge holders can park free of charge with no time limit in any of the spaces. Blue badges must be present in vehicles at all times and be able to be seen visibly.

Garden Street car park has 17 spaces. It is open Monday to Sunday from 8.00am to 9.00pm.

Charges:

•         Up to one hour - £0.80
•         Up to two hours - £1.60
•         Up to three hours - £2.40
•         Over three hours (All day) - £3.20

Mill Road car park has 278 spaces. It is open 8.00am to 11.00pm Monday to Sunday.

•         Up to one hour - £2.00
•         Up to two hours - £3.40
•         Up to three hours - £4.90
•         Over three hours (All day) - £6.50

See the Gateshead Council page for information on all car parks in the Gateshead area.

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By Train:             

Newcastle train station is the closest of three train stations close to Gateshead College. It is a seven minute drive, a 15 minute direct bus ride or a 20 minute walk away from Gateshead College.

With connections across the whole of England and into Scotland. Gateshead College is easily reachable.

London Kings Cross, Plymouth, Edinburgh, Bristol Temple Meads, Winchester and Liverpool Lime Street.

By Bus:

There are many buses serving the area close to Gateshead college. There are four stops, Gateshead College, Mill Road, Hawks Road-Bingo and High Street. All between a two and eight minute walk.

Buses that stop there come from places like Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Whitley Bay and the Metrocentre:

1A, 1B, Q1, Q2, 93, 94, X24, X24A and X34.  

By Car:

The Baltic Campus at Gateshead College is accessible from all main regional roads and is located just off the A167.

From the South West: M5 and M1 via A1

From London: M1 via A1

From the North West: M62 via A1

From the Midlands: M6, M42 via M1 and A1

From the East: via A1 direct

Sat nav postcode to the Baltic Campus: NE8 3BE for detailed directions.

On Foot:

Gateshead College is:

Between two and eight minutes from varying bus stops.

20 minutes from Newcastle train station.

10 to 15 minutes from Gateshead interchange and central station metro stops.

By Plane:

Newcastle airport is a 16 minute drive, a 48 minute metro and bus or a 52 minute direct underground with a short walk.

It has connections throughout the UK, including Scotland and Northern Ireland and some cities in Europe.

By Metro:

Gateshead metro station is a 15 minute walk from Gateshead college. It runs throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and the North East coast.

The metro system runs from Newcastle airport to South Hylton on one line and the other line runs in a circle from South Shields through to the centre of Newcastle at St James and Central Station.

There aren’t designated disabled bays in any of the council owned car parks, however, blue badge holders can park free of charge with no time limit in any of the spaces. Blue badges must be present in vehicles at all times and be able to be seen visibly.

Parking tickets will occur if blue badges are not valid or displayed correctly.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Gateshead college, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

Gateshead College parking isn’t available on weekends, bank holidays or overnight, unless visiting the college as a student or working there as a teacher.

Garden Street car park is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm over the weekend and on bank holidays. Charges apply between these hours.

Mill Road car park is open from 8.00am to 11.00pm on the weekends and charges apply during these hours.

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Is there free parking at Gateshead College?

No, parking is charged unless you acquire a student permit which will allow free parking during college hours.

What does Gateshead College specialise in?

Its specialities are in sport, creative industries and low carbon and renewable energy training.

Is there public transport close to Gateshead College?

Yes, there are three train and two metro stations, as well as bus stops all a short walk away.