Public art & sculpture · North East England
Little Haven Tortoise
In or near South Shields.
Little Haven Tortoise — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Haven Tortoise is a public art 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
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort is a historical site that showcases life on the edge of the Roman Empire. Visitors can explore the fort's reconstructed structures and learn about its significance in Roman history.
Place summary
Little Haven Tortoise is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This distinctive piece contributes to the region's cultural landscape, showcasing contemporary artistic expression in an outdoor setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0075, -1.4263
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 1LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- (0191) 2771410
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 11am–4pm; Sunday 1–4pm
- Official site
- www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13013418703 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Haven Tortoise?
- Little Haven Tortoise is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 1LH), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Little Haven Tortoise?
- Little Haven Tortoise — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Haven Tortoise?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 1LH.
- Is Little Haven Tortoise free to visit?
- Yes, Little Haven Tortoise is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Haven Tortoise?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 1LH.