Memorials & monuments · North East England
George VI coronation drinking fountain
In or near Monkseaton.
George VI coronation drinking fountain — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Geoff Holland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
George VI coronation drinking fountain is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Links Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Whitley Bay, showcasing a variety of artworks from both established and emerging local artists. It also hosts exhibitions and workshops aimed at engaging the community and visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The George VI coronation drinking fountain is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the coronation of King George VI and serves as a notable historical feature in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0525, -1.4501
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE26 1TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 447 5534
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 9am–5pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am–6pm
- Official site
- www.linksgallery.org
Sources
- osm: node/6635846369 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George VI coronation drinking fountain?
- George VI coronation drinking fountain is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE26 1TP), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is George VI coronation drinking fountain?
- George VI coronation drinking fountain — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to George VI coronation drinking fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE26 1TP.
- Is George VI coronation drinking fountain a protected site?
- Yes — George VI coronation drinking fountain is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is George VI coronation drinking fountain free to visit?
- Yes, George VI coronation drinking fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to George VI coronation drinking fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE26 1TP.