Lighthouses · North East England
Tyne South Pier light
In or near South Shields.
Tyne South Pier light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tyne South Pier light is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1895, it dates from the Victorian period. Operated by Port of Tyne. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area NE30.
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Place summary
Tyne South Pier light is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Lowlands, within North Tyneside. Established in 1895, it is operated by the Port of Tyne and serves as an important navigational aid in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0112, -1.4010
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Established
- 1895
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465917 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tyne South Pier light (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Phare Jetée Sud Tyne South Shields South Tyneside 3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyne South Pier light?
- Tyne South Pier light is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4DG), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Tyne South Pier light?
- Tyne South Pier light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.
- How do I get to Tyne South Pier light?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4DG.
- When was Tyne South Pier light built?
- Built or established in 1895.
- Who runs Tyne South Pier light?
- Tyne South Pier light is operated by Port of Tyne.
- Is Tyne South Pier light free to visit?
- Yes, Tyne South Pier light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tyne South Pier light?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4DG.