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Arbeia Roman Fort (Approx 4 Miles)

Four miles east of the end of Hadrian’s Wall, Arbeia Roman Fort, in South Shields, guarded the entrance to the River Tyne. Built around AD160, the stone fort played an essential role in the mighty frontier system. Originally built to...

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Arbeia Roman Fort (Approx 4 Miles)

Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system. The Fort was originally built to house a garrison and soon became the military supply base for...

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Blue Reef Aquarium (Approx 4 Miles)

The ultimate undersea safari, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. Explore the drama of the North Sea and the dazzling beauty of a spectacular coral reef. Or enjoy close encounters with seahorses, sharks, giant octopus, frogs,...

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South Shields Central Library (Approx 4 Miles)

South Shields Central Library contains a vast collection of books, talking books, newspaper archives, DVDs, CDs and study guides. The library has a series of interactive terminals, each of which allows easy access to the Internet as well as...

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South Shields Museum (Approx 4 Miles)

South Shields Museum and Gallery explores a long and fascinating cultural history in this region of the northeast. One of the central exhibitions is dedicated to the life and works of Catherine Cookson, one of the most famous authors...

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South Tyneside Library (Approx 4 Miles)

The South Tyneside Library includes a large local history collection covering the history of the region and the people that live within it. The library also has an extensive collection of texts that relate to a broad range of...

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Stephenson Railway Museum (Approx 3 Miles)

The Stephenson Railway Museum allows visitors to re-live the great age of steam, enjoying a range of pioneering steam technology under one roof. At the centre of the collection is the famous Stephenson’s ‘Billy’ the early forerunner of the...

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Tyne, The (Approx 4 Miles)

Britain’s second oldest preserved lifeboat, the Tyne, stands as a symbol of sacrifice and courage next to the Wouldhave Memorial, between the South and North Marine Parks. The simple, wooden construction shows how brave the people who manned her must...

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Tynemouth Priory and Castle (Approx 2 Miles)

This priory dates from 1085 when it was home to a colony of Benedictine monks. Today there is still a small 15th Century vaulted chapel on the site. Situated at the mouth of the River Tyne, on a steep...

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Tynemouth Watch House Museum

The Tynemouth Watch House Museum houses the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, a voluntary shore based rescue service that was established in 1864. The small museum displays artefacts, pictures and relics from old shipwrecks that have been found or dealt...

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