Museums · North East England
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
In or near South Shields.
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Geoff Holland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Old Low Light Heritage Centre is dedicated to sharing the history of North Shields and its seafaring past. Visitors can explore exhibitions and events that highlight the local community and its connection to the Fish Quay. The centre also plays a role in preserving the historic building itself.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Lowlight Heritage Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode NE30. It focuses on the maritime history and heritage of the area, offering insights into local culture and traditions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0096, -1.4338
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 1JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 257 4506
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.9 km
- Official site
- oldlowlight.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4526508957 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Lowlight Heritage Centre?
- Old Lowlight Heritage Centre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 1JA), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Old Lowlight Heritage Centre?
- Old Lowlight Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Lowlight Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 1JA.
- Is Old Lowlight Heritage Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Old Lowlight Heritage Centre is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Old Lowlight Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 1JA.