Other places · North East England
The Eye
In or near South Shields.
The Eye — Public artwork (sculpture) by Stephen Broadbent.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Eye is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Stephen Broadbent.". Coordinates: 55.0044°, -1.4239°.
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Official information
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort is a historical site that showcases life on the edge of the Roman Empire. Visitors can explore the fort's reconstructed buildings and learn about its significance in Roman history.
Place summary
The Eye is located in South Tyneside, within the Scottish Lowlands. This distinctive landmark serves as a notable feature in the area, contributing to the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0044, -1.4239
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- (0191) 2771410
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 1 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 11am–4pm; Sunday 1–4pm
- Official site
- www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n6631196977 (ODbL)
- commons: "The Eye" by Stephen Broadbent - geograph.org.uk - 4915974.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Eye?
- The Eye is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2EU), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is The Eye?
- The Eye — Public artwork (sculpture) by Stephen Broadbent.
- How do I get to The Eye?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2EU.
- How do I get to The Eye?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2EU.