Piers · North East England
Original River Tyne North Pier
In or near South Shields.
Original River Tyne North Pier — a pier in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Original River Tyne North Pier is a pier 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Original River Tyne North Pier is a historic pier located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a significant maritime structure, marking the entrance to the River Tyne. The pier's design and construction reflect its importance in the region's maritime history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0156, -1.4077
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/1316562957 (ODbL)
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Museums · 0.7 km
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Tynemouth Castle and Priory
Castles · 0.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Original River Tyne North Pier?
- Original River Tyne North Pier is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4DG), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Original River Tyne North Pier?
- Original River Tyne North Pier — a pier in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Original River Tyne North Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4DG.
- Is Original River Tyne North Pier a protected site?
- Yes — Original River Tyne North Pier is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is Original River Tyne North Pier free to visit?
- Yes, Original River Tyne North Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Original River Tyne North Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4DG.