The Biscuit Factory: More Than an Art Gallery

The Biscuit Factory: More Than an Art Gallery

The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle is more than an art gallery: it is a cultural venue that combines exhibitions, workshops, weddings, and corporate hire under one roof. Founded in 2002 and based in Ouseburn, it presents original art, handmade craft, and a flexible events offer in a converted Victorian warehouse setting.

Art gallery focus

The gallery is known for showcasing work by more than 250 artists at a time, spanning painting, printmaking, glass, ceramics, textiles, photography, furniture, homewares, and jewellery. It aims to make art accessible while supporting both emerging and established makers, and it receives over 50,000 visitors a year. The building itself is part of the experience, with original beams, brickwork, and a dramatic atrium that brings natural light into the main exhibition space.

Workshops and courses

The Biscuit Factory also offers artist-led creative workshops and courses, giving visitors a chance to try both contemporary and traditional techniques. This makes the venue more interactive than a typical gallery, because guests can take part in making rather than only viewing. It also helps reinforce the gallery’s wider mission to support creativity in the region.

Wedding venue

For weddings, the venue offers several distinct spaces, including The Garden Room, The Biscuit Room, and Artisan. The Biscuit Factory describes itself as a unique Newcastle wedding venue, with design-led celebration spaces intended to provide a relaxed but striking backdrop for the day. The Garden Room is positioned as a lush, botanical-inspired setting, while The Biscuit Room is presented as a larger, more versatile option.

Corporate hire

Its corporate events and conferences offer is aimed at banqueting, conferences, team-building days, product launches, and expos for 50 to 300 guests. The venue’s corporate profile also highlights multiple rooms, private space, outdoor space, AV capabilities, onsite catering, and a large meeting capacity. That flexibility makes it suitable for both formal business events and more creative working sessions.

Visitor experience

The Biscuit Factory experience is rounded out by an on-site café, The Factory Kitchen, plus a bookshop and rooftop terrace. It also partners with local and national arts organisations, and has built a reputation as a major part of Newcastle’s creative quarter. In practical terms, that means visitors can come for an exhibition, stay for food, browse books, join a workshop, or attend a private event all in one place.