Memorials & monuments · North East England
The Black Middens
In or near South Shields.
The Black Middens — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Black Middens is a memorial 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 Watch House Museum showcases the history of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, which was established in 1864. Visitors can explore a collection of maritime artefacts, including rescue equipment and items recovered from shipwrecks, while enjoying panoramic views from the South tower.
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 Black Middens is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and serves as a reminder of the region's past. The site is recognised for its cultural importance within the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0141, -1.4190
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- 07464 327 603
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday 10am–3pm; closed 14th September to March
- Official site
- tvlb.org
Sources
- osm: node/3716884907 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Black Middens?
- The Black Middens is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4DD), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is The Black Middens?
- The Black Middens — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Black Middens?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4DD.
- Is The Black Middens a protected site?
- Yes — The Black Middens is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Black Middens free to visit?
- Yes, The Black Middens is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Black Middens?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4DD.