The Gate, Newcastle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Gate |
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The exterior of the Gate.
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed, in use |
| Type | Leisure, Entertainment |
| Town or city | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 54°58′23″N 1°37′05″W / 54.973°N 1.618°W |
| Current tenants | See venues |
| Opened | 28 November 2002 |
| Cost | £80 million |
| Client | Land Securities |
| Owner | Crown Estate |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 19,235 m2 (207,040 sq ft) |
The Gate is a large building in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is a popular place for fun and entertainment. People go there to watch movies, play games, eat, and hang out with friends.
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The Gate's Story
The Gate gets its name from the street where it stands, Newgate Street. It is part of the old and historic Grainger Town area of Newcastle.
Building a New Entertainment Hub
Before The Gate was built, a famous concert hall called the Mayfair Ballroom stood in its place. The Mayfair club was a very popular music spot for many years. The Gate officially opened its doors on November 28, 2002.
The building cost about £80 million to create. It covers a huge area of 19,235 square meters. A company called Land Securities built this big entertainment center.
Cool Design Features
Outside The Gate, there is a cool sculpture called "Ellipsis Eclipses." It is 12 meters tall and was designed by an artist named Danny Lane. The building also has a very tall glass front, which is 24 meters high.
The Gate was built to replace an old cinema on Pilgrim Street. That old cinema, which was 71 years old, was later torn down in 2017. When The Gate first opened, it created 400 new jobs for people. Another 600 jobs were created during its construction.
Awards and Ownership Changes
In 2004, a company called BDP Lighting won an award for their lighting design at The Gate. The building also won the Property Week award for being the Best Commercial UK Mixed-Use Leisure Scheme. It even won a "Loo of the Year Award" for its restrooms!
Over the years, The Gate has had different owners. In 2010, a property company bought The Gate as part of a large deal. Then, in 2012, The Gate was sold to the Crown Estate for £60 million.
Fun Places Inside
The Gate has 19 different places inside, spread across three floors. You can find a huge 16-screen Cineworld cinema and a casino called Aspers Casino. The Gate is also right next to Newcastle's Chinatown. There is even an entrance on Stowell Street that leads right into Chinatown.
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Entertainment Spots
- Aspers Casino: A place for adults to play games.
- Cineworld cinema: Watch the latest movies on big screens.
- YumeWorld Family Entertainment Centre: Fun games and activities for families.
- Escape Newcastle: Try to solve puzzles and escape from themed rooms.
- The CTRL Pad: A lounge where you can play video games.
- Game of Throwing: A place to try axe-throwing in a safe environment.
- Selfie Station: A fun spot to take cool photos.
Bars and Nightclubs
- JD Wetherspoons - The Keel Row: A pub where you can get food and drinks.
- WonderBar: Another place to hang out and enjoy drinks.
Restaurants
- Nando's: Famous for its peri-peri chicken.
- Pizza Hut: Enjoy delicious pizzas.
- The Mayfair: A restaurant named after the old club.
Retail Shops
- Vintage Vera: A shop selling second-hand clothing.
