Getting here

Porphyry foot on display in the Roman Empire gallery

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The Great North Museum: Hancock is only a five minute walk from Haymarket Metro and Bus stations. Haymarket Metro station is just two stops from Central Station the mainline rail station. The museum is well signposted from both stations. Please contact the Nexus traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit the traveline website for more information about public transport.

For information on Northern Rail trains to Newcastle Central Station, please visit the Northern Rail website.

Newcastle is easily accessible by road via the A1 from the north and south and the A69 from the west. The Great North Museum: Hancock can be found just off the Great North Road (B1318). The following route planners may assist you to plan your journey (our postcode is NE2 4PT):

• AA Route Planner - plan your car journey with the AA
• RAC route planner - plan your car journey with the RAC

There is no parking on site. There is limited parking for Blue Badge holders only.

The nearest Newcastle Council car park is:

• Claremont road - see map

The nearest NCP car parks are:

• John Dobson Street (NE1 8HL);
• New Bridge Street (NE1 8AB);
• Carliol Square (NE1 6UL);
• Find more NCP car parks