Cone of Light

Contemporary art meets cutting-edge technology at this striking gallery space in Newcastle. The installation work here focuses on light-based pieces that transform ordinary gallery rooms into immersive environments - think projected landscapes that shift and morph across walls, or sculptural pieces that play with shadow and reflection.

Art enthusiasts will find plenty to ponder, though it's not exclusively highbrow stuff. Children often become completely absorbed watching the interactive light displays, making this a surprisingly good family stop. The pieces change regularly, so what you see depends entirely on when you visit.

Without knowing the opening times or admission costs, it's worth checking ahead before making the trip. Allow an hour to take everything in properly - rushing through defeats the point of these contemplative installations.

Location-wise, it sits well with a Mournes holiday. After tramping around Tollymore Forest Park or tackling Slieve Donard, an evening spent in air-conditioned calm makes perfect sense. The gallery works particularly well on those drizzly days when outdoor plans need reshuffling. Newcastle's compact size means you can easily walk here from most of the nearby caravan parks like Bonnys or Windsor Holiday Park, though the town centre parking is straightforward enough if you're driving.