Club Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Club Name: | Mecca Bingo Gateshead |
| Address: | East Street, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 3AR (View on map) |
| Operator: | Mecca Bingo (Rank Group) |
| Website: | meccabingo.com/bingo-clubs/gateshead |
| Phone: | 01914 785 397 |
| Email: | manager_mecgateshead@rank.com |
| Social: | Facebook and Twitter |
| Membership: | Yes (required but free sign-up) |
| Age: | 18+ only |
| Food & Drinks: | Bar and diner |
| Parking: | On-site parking available |
| Disabled Access: | Yes (disabled access and hearing loop) |
Opening Times
Mecca Gateshead opens at 11:45 a.m. Sunday through Friday and from 10:45 a.m. Saturday. The venue closes at 10:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and slightly later at 11 p.m. the rest of the week.
| Day | Open Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:45am – 10:45pm |
| Tuesday | 11:45am – 10:45pm |
| Wednesday | 11:45am – 10:45pm |
| Thursday | 11:45am – 10:45pm |
| Friday | 11:45am – 11pm |
| Saturday | 10:45am – 11pm |
| Sunday | 11:45am – 11pm |
Session Times
| Day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11am | N/A |
| Afternoon | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm |
| Evening | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm |
Times and prices can change, so check the club’s official page before you travel.
Session Prices
This club is affordable, with every session costing £15 or less. Morning bingo can be played from £2.50 on Saturday. Afternoon sessions range from £2 – £10, and evening sessions will cost £2 – £15.
For further details and a pricing table, including the electronic packages, please check their official website.
Directions & Parking
Mecca Bingo Gateshead sits close to Trinity Square, so it is straightforward to reach by bus, Metro or car. If you are visiting for the first time, using NE8 3AR in sat nav is the simplest way to arrive close to the entrance.
Directions
Use the option that suits your start point:
- By car: Set sat nav to NE8 3AR, then follow local signs for Trinity Square and East Street to reach the venue and on-site customer parking.
- By bus: The Hawks Road stop is located just outside the venue, offering services such as the 53 Voltra and 94.
- By Metro: Gateshead Interchange Metro is under a 10-minute walk from the club, making it a handy option if you are coming from Newcastle or other nearby stops.
- By train: Newcastle station is the closest main National Rail hub. From there, continue by Metro to Gateshead Interchange, then walk the last few minutes to East Street.
- Taxi: Ask for Mecca Bingo on East Street, and you should be dropped off outside the front doors.
Parking
If you are driving, these pointers help on arrival:
- On-site car park: There is a large customer car park on site, so driving is usually a practical choice for most sessions.
- Accessible parking: Look for marked Blue Badge bays and follow the signage for the easiest access into the building.
Parking arrangements may change, so always follow the latest signage and any on-site instructions upon arrival.
About
Mecca Bingo Gateshead is a large venue near Trinity Square with a busy bingo timetable and plenty of seating. Regular paper bingo is available, alongside around 100 electronic terminals, plus a slots area for something different between sessions.
There is also a bar and a diner where you can purchase food and drink. Disabled access, hearing loops and cash machines are available if needed, and the club often adds themed touches around key dates such as Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
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Nearby Bingo Halls
You may be interested in the following bingo halls near Gateshead:
42 Holmeside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3PD
Clifford Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 1PG
Galleries Shopping Centre, Washington Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7SB
For more places to play, a complete listing of bingo clubs in the North East can also be found here.