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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.
Address
Arts Centre Washington
Biddick Lane, Fatfield
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 8AB
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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.
Contact Us
0191 561 3455
Getting here
Bus number 2A, 4 and 8 all stop either right outside or next to the Arts Centre.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Tickets are non-refundable expect when an event is cancelled.
Arts Centre Washington reserves the right to change the advertised programme. Wherever possible, ticket holders will be notified of any changes.
Concessionary tickets are available for:
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- Students
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- Under 16s
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- Those receiving disability and unemployment benefit
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- Over 65s
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- 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.
![The Courtyard Bar & Cafe at Arts Centre Washington A café/bar in a stone-walled room with a vaulted ceiling and dark wooden beams. It is a long room with wooden tables and black leather chairs down the left. To the right is a marble-topped bar with various beer pumps and bottles in the shelf behind it. People sit on high black leather chairs at the bar. Others sit at the tables with drinks.](https://images.sunderlandculture.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/GDP9264-copy.jpg?resize=1992%2C1245&gravity)
The Courtyard cafe & bar
With excellent quality home cooked food and some of the best cask ales from across the UK, The Courtyard is perfect for a pre-show meal and drink or coffee break on your visit to the Centre.