Heritage railway stations · North East England
Dolphin Mooring Post
In or near South Shields.
Dolphin Mooring Post is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
About
Dolphin Mooring Post is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area NE30.
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Official information
The Old Low Light is a heritage centre located at North Shields Fish Quay, dedicated to sharing the history and stories of the local community and its seafaring past. Visitors can explore exhibitions and events that highlight the significance of the area and its people.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dolphin Mooring Post is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within North Tyneside (unparished area), postcode NE30. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in the Northumberland Shore SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0102, -1.4343
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 1JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 257 4506
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.8 km
- Official site
- oldlowlight.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n4526526015 (ODbL)
- commons: 'Dolphin Mooring Post', Union Road, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 3589339.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolphin Mooring Post?
- Dolphin Mooring Post is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 1JE), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Dolphin Mooring Post?
- Dolphin Mooring Post is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dolphin Mooring Post?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 1JE.
- Is Dolphin Mooring Post a protected site?
- Yes — Dolphin Mooring Post is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dolphin Mooring Post free to visit?
- Yes, Dolphin Mooring Post is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dolphin Mooring Post?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 1JE.