Shieldfield Art Works

Q: Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Shieldfield Art Works , please enquire with the owners for more details.

An urban community garden promoting sustainable food production, fair land usage and flourishing community. Enjoy exploring the vegetable garden, mown labyrinth, bustling wildflower and fruit tree banks, children's sensory play space, pergola, rotating art poster gallery and the famous chair made from a bath.

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Shieldfield Art Works

About Shieldfield Art Works

Shieldfield Art Works (SAW) is an arts space and project to develop art exhibitions, events, workshops in collaboration with other groups and organisations. Shieldfield Grows is a programme enabling people to grow fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers in their homes, balconies, gardens and allotments, and SAW’s garden is a space for growing and people coming together. It is part of a movement to empower communities to grow their own produce and have good quality, nutritious food.

Website:

https://www.saw-newcastle.org/shieldfield-grows

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Location details

Shieldfield Art Works,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Tyne And Wear,
NE2 1YH

Directions to Shieldfield Art Works
What3words app: indeed.frogs.known. 1m E of Newcastle city centre. SatNav will take visitors to car park. Metro to Manors or Bus No.22.

Shieldfield Art Works openings

07 Jun 2025 Pre-booking available

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Refreshments proceeds to SAW.

Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free

Opening times 11:00-15:00

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Accessibility

Garden on one level with different surfaces inc paved areas, grass and a hoggin path. Level access to/from the car park and building.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Shieldfield Art Works?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Shieldfield Art Works?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Shieldfield Art Works at this time.

Is Shieldfield Art Works a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Shieldfield Art Works. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Shieldfield Art Works, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Is there wheelchair access at Shieldfield Art Works?

Yes, one or more routes at Shieldfield Art Works are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Shieldfield Art Works seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.