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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · North East England

Old Railway Crossing

In or near Blaydon.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Old Railway Crossing — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Pylon at Shibdon - geograph.org.uk - 6880732

Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Blaydon · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Old Railway Crossing is a historic house located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Shibdon Pond and Meadow is a significant wetland site in Tyne and Wear, known for its diverse bird species. Visitors can explore the area, which features a mix of aquatic flora and various bird hides for wildlife observation.

Place summary

Old Railway Crossing is a historic site located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its significance lies in its representation of the region's railway history, although specific details regarding its construction and historical context are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9634, -1.6959
District
Gateshead
Parish
Gateshead, unparished area
Postcode
NE21 5TR
Parliamentary constituency
Blaydon and Consett
Phone
0191 584 3112
Nearest railway station
Blaydon1.1 km
Opening
Open at all times
Official site
www.durhamwt.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Railway Crossing?
Old Railway Crossing is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE21 5TR), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
What is Old Railway Crossing?
Old Railway Crossing — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Railway Crossing?
The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE21 5TR.
How do I get to Old Railway Crossing?
The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE21 5TR.