Guidelines

To ensure that all visitors enjoy their visit to The Word we ask that you follow some simple building rules:

You may only consume food and drink inside the building which has been purchased from Café @ The Word. No food or drink can be consumed in the Exhibition Space, Caer Urfa Pod, Display Pod, StoryWorld or the FabLab
The Word is a non-smoking building; this includes electronic cigarettes
Whilst mobile phones are permitted please be aware of visitors around you whilst making calls
CCTV is in operation throughout the building at all times to ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff and building contents
Staff have the right to work in a safe environment free from violence, abuse or threatening behaviour. South Tyneside Council reserves the right to remove any person acting in an unacceptable manner. You must follow instructions from members of staff
Children under 8 years must be accompanied on the rooftop viewing terrace by a responsible adult aged 16 or over
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the building

Inside Exhibition Space, Caer Urfa Pod and Display Pod

Please do not consume any food or drink
Please refrain from touching the walls, works of art on display and glass cabinets. Even clean hands can damage surfaces. There are lots of interactive activities that you will be able to enjoy, these are clearly marked within the exhibition.

Photography is allowed within The Word’s Exhibition Space and Display Pod but must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only. It’s the visitor’s responsibility to ensure no copyright is infringed
Flash photography and use of tripods is prohibited within the building
Video filming is not permitted within the building without prior permission from The Word Library staff
Photography for commercial purposes is not permitted within the building without prior permission from The Word Library staff
Please note: photographs might be taken during events at The Word. Any issues please speak to a member of staff