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Plan Your Visit to Arts Centre Washington

It is free to visit Arts Centre Washington.

There is a year-round programme of events, from performances to craft fairs, art clubs and dance classes.

 

Find Out What’s On

 

Address

Arts Centre Washington
Biddick Lane, Fatfield
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 8AB

 

What3Words
Car park junction: planet.stews.tests
Entrance door: shut.chief.crops

 

 

Opening Times

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 1pm – 9pm

Wednesday: 9am – 5pm

Thursday: 9am – 9pm

Friday: 9am – 4pm

Saturday: 9am – 4pm

Sunday: Closed

On evenings when we have no programme we will close.

Please note that the opening times for the Courtyard Cafe/Bar differ to those above – scroll down to find out more about our onsite cafe/bar.

Christmas Opening Times

 

The Arts Centre will close at 4pm on Saturday 21st December and reopen Thursday 2nd January at 9am – The Courtyard Cafe Bar will be open throught the festive period.

 

Contact Us

0191 561 3455

acw@sunderland.gov.uk

 

Getting here

By bus 

Bus number 2A, 4 and 8 all stop either right outside or next to the Arts Centre.  

By Car

A1:  

Exit at Junction 64 on A1 

Follow signs for Fatfield and then Arts Centre on A195

 

A19: 

Take the exit for A1231 on A19 

Follow signs for Fatfield and then Arts Centre on A195 

Arts Centre Washington is on the corner of Biddick Lane and Fallowfield Way. 

Parking

There is a free car park to the front of the building which includes Blue Badge spaces. The entrance to the car park is located on Fallowfield Way. 

Get directions from Google Maps

By bike

There are cycle routes across Sunderland and Washington. To plan your route to Arts Centre Washington by bike, you can use either Google Maps or resources on Go Smarter Go Active. 

Booking information

Box Office opening times

Monday: Closed 

Tuesday: 1pm – 8:30pm 

Wednesday: 9:30am – 3:30pm 

Thursday: 9:30am – 3:30pm 

Friday: 9:30am – 3:30pm 

Saturday: 9:30am – 3:30pm 

Sunday: Closed 

How to book

Online: Book online seven days a week.

By phone: 0191 561 3455 

In-person: Book your tickets at the Arts Centre Washington reception desk. See opening times for the box office above. 

Refunds

Tickets are non-refundable expect when an event is cancelled. 

Programme changes

Arts Centre Washington reserves the right to change the advertised programme. Wherever possible, ticket holders will be notified of any changes. 

Concessions

Concessionary tickets are available for: 

    • Students 
    • Under 16s 
    • Those receiving disability and unemployment benefit 
    • Over 65s 
    • Retired customers 

Complimentary tickets are available to essential personal assistants. Proof will be required. 

Babies under 18 months who don’t require a seat can attend certain events for free. See event details for exceptions.