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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is an art center for contemporary art situated alongside the Gateshead Millenium Bridge in Gateshead. BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art has no permanent exhibitions, thus only hosting various programs of exhibitions and events. One of the most notable events in Baltic is the Turner Prize happened in 2011 because it's the first time that this event was held outside the city of London. The Turner Prize exhibition also attracted more than 150,000 visitors. Historically, Baltic was once a flour mill in the late 1930s. In 1981, the mill finally got close and because the flour mill is considered as one of the city's local landmarks, this was converted to a contemporary art center instead after gaining funds from the Arts Council Lottery Fund.
About 11 miles away from Baltic is the Backworth town in Newcastle, where relevant tourist destinations can be found. The Seaton Delaval Hall is a Grade I listed country house in Newcastle that has an unfortunate history despite its exterior magnificence. Seaton Delaval Hall is only opened from Thursday to Sundays for visitors who have a fascination with old paintings and furniture. The next relaxing attraction is the Rising Sun Country Park, a former colliery and isolation hospital. This park includes forest schools, educational facilities, a barbecue area, children's playgrounds, and many others. Every Saturday, they are hosting an event called Rising Sun Parkrun. After a day of educational tours, the Royal Station Hotel might be the best resting place that serves stylish rooms with an Italian restaurant, indoor pool and a spa and wellness center, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This fine hotel is situated just walking distance from Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne St Nicholas’ Cathedral. Other options just walking distance from the centre include the Ramada Encore by Wyndham Newcastle - Gateshead and Jurys Inn Newcastle Quayside.
