National Glass Centre
Parking available
A cultural venue and visitor attraction in Sunderland dedicated to the art and science of glassmaking, featuring a museum, galleries, studios, and workshops.

๐Ÿ“œ Cultural venue in Sunderland, dedicated to glassmaking.
๐Ÿ” Commemorates the city's 1,300-year glass production history.

Why Go

๐Ÿ”ฅ Witness live glassmaking demonstrations.
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Explore diverse glass art exhibitions.
๐ŸŽจ Participate in hands-on workshops.
๐Ÿšถ Walk on a unique see-through glass roof.
๐Ÿ“š Learn about Sunderland's 1,300-year glass production history.

Tips

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Check website for workshop schedules and exhibition closures.
๐Ÿ’ณ Cashless venue, card payments only.
๐Ÿ• Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Consider family activities during school holidays.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free to visit, some workshops have a fee.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Daily, 10 am to 5 pm.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Paid car park on-site, free for Blue Badge holders.

๐Ÿšป Toilets ๐Ÿšป Accessible toilets available.

Amenities

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Cafe 'The Glass Yard' open for breakfast and lunch.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Gift shop.

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