Lighthouses · North East England
Fish Quay Old Low Light
In or near South Shields.
Fish Quay Old Low Light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fish Quay Old Low Light is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1727, it dates from the Georgian period. Operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Trinity House. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.9 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
Fish Quay Old Low Light is a Georgian lighthouse located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically in North Tyneside (postcode NE30). Established in 1727, it is operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Trinity House and is designated as part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0097, -1.4333
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 1JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 257 4506
- Established
- 1727
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.9 km
- Official site
- oldlowlight.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28477037 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fish Quay Old Low Light (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old Low Light, North Shields.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fish Quay Old Low Light?
- Fish Quay Old Low Light is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 1JA), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Fish Quay Old Low Light?
- Fish Quay Old Low Light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.
- How do I get to Fish Quay Old Low Light?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 1JA.
- When was Fish Quay Old Low Light built?
- Built or established in 1727.
- Who runs Fish Quay Old Low Light?
- Fish Quay Old Low Light is operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Trinity House.
- Is Fish Quay Old Low Light a protected site?
- Yes — Fish Quay Old Low Light is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Fish Quay Old Low Light free to visit?
- Yes, Fish Quay Old Low Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fish Quay Old Low Light?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 1JA.