Picnopolis Sites

MOTHERPLANE Site
Baltic Square
Sat 16 – Mon 25 August
MOTHERPLANE will be on Baltic Square for all 10 days of Picnopolis and will be joined on the last day by its BABYPLANES for the finale event which includes the "Picnic of the Year" contest.
MOTHERPLANE will be accessible to wheelchairs. No barbeques, glass bottles or alcohol will be allowed on the MOTHERPLANE.
11am - 5pm each day.
Nearest Metro: Gateshead Quaylink Bus: Q1 Baltic Square

BABYPLANE sites

The Angel of the North
Sat 16 August
The BABYPLANES begin their tour at one of the region’s most recognisable icons. Come for a picnic breakfast.
from 9am - 12noon
no alcohol
Go North East service 21/22

Leazes Park
Sun 17 August
Next stop is Newcastle’s oldest park. Recently restored and refurbished, it’s the perfect spot to spend a Sunday afternoon.
from 11am - 5pm
Nearest Metro: Haymarket Quaylink Bus: Q2 Haymarket

Picnic & Pavilion Area, Jesmond Dene
Mon 18 August
The BABYPLANES land in the tranquil wooded valley of Jesmond Dene, which was given to the city in 1883 by industrialist Sir William Armstrong.
from 11am - 5pm
Nearest Metro: Ilford Road /West Jesmond 

Blackfriars, Newcastle
Tue 19 August
The tour continues at the former monastery of Blackfriars - an oasis of calm just a minute from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
from 11am - 5pm
Nearest Metro: Monument / Central Station Quaylink Bus: Q1 Central Station

Bill Quay Community Farm, Gateshead
Wed 20 August
On Wednesday the BABYPLANES will be greeted by the animals and staff at Bill Quay Community Farm.
from 12noon - 5pm
no alcohol or glass bottles
wash your hands before eating your picnics if you have been near the animals.
Nearest Metro: Pelaw

Exhibition Square, MetroCentre
Thu 21 August
Next the BABYPLANES visit Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre, where they’ll no doubt do a bit of shopping before their date with the MetroGnomes.
from 11am - 5pm

Old Eldon Square
Fri 22 August
Old Eldon Square has undergone redevelopment recently but it’s open once again and will surely attract al fresco diners all year round.
from 11am - 5pm
Nearest Metro: Monument Quaylink Bus: Q1/Q2 Theatre Royal 

Cumberland Arms and Ouseburn Farm, Ouseburn Valley
Sat 23 August
Why not join the BABYPLANES at their next destination? The Ouseburn will be an ideal location for a relaxed Saturday afternoon picnic.
from 11am - 5pm
no alcohol or glass bottles on the farm
wash your hands before eating your picnics if you have been near the animals.
Nearest Metro: Byker Quaylink Bus: Q2 Lime Street 

Northern Playing Fields, Saltwell Park
Sun 24 August
The BABYPLANES visit Saltwell Park as their penultimate stop-off. The park has been restored to all its Victorian splendour in recent years.
from 11am - 5pm

Baltic Square
Mon 25 August
On the last day, August Bank Holiday, a hundred BABYPLANES and MOTHERPLANE will join together at Gateshead Quays to host a picnic contest that will select the "Picnic of the Year". The winning group will be awarded the luxury hamper at 4pm.
from 11am - 5pm
no alcohol or glass bottles
 Nearest Metro: Gateshead Quaylink Bus: Q1 Baltic Square

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