Other places · North East England
Shields Ferry
In or near South Shields.
Shields Ferry in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 0.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shields Ferry is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Shields Ferry operates across the River Tyne, between North Shields and South Shields in Tyne and Wear, England. The service is operated by the Nexus, the Tyne and Wear PTE. Prior to takeover by the PTE in 1972, it was known as the Market Place Ferry.
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Background
History
Records suggest that there have been ferries operating across the River Tyne since 1377. By 1929, there were a total of eleven ferries crossing the River Tyne between Newburn and Tynemouth. Following the opening of the Tyne Tunnel between Jarrow and Howdon in October 1967, ferry traffic saw a significant decline. Today, the Shields Ferry is the only ferry service that remains. The service provides a viable alternative to travelling by Metro via Newcastle, or by road via the Tyne Tunnel. The ferry can be used by cyclists, and is part of the National Cycle Route 1. All vessels in service are also fully wheelchair-accessible. The ferry service makes just under 25,000 journeys and carries in…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9972, -1.4411
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 1JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Established
- 1377
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7496186 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shields Ferry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shields Ferry?
- Shields Ferry is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 1JR), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Shields Ferry?
- Shields Ferry in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shields Ferry?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 1JR.
- When was Shields Ferry built?
- Built or established in 1377.
- Who owns Shields Ferry?
- Shields Ferry is owned by North East Joint Transport Committee.
- How do I get to Shields Ferry?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 1JR.