Public art & sculpture · North East England
Word Beacon
In or near South Shields.
Word Beacon — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Word Beacon is a public art 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
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 structures and learn about its significance in Roman history.
Place summary
Word Beacon is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a prominent feature in the landscape, designed to engage with the surrounding environment and community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0044, -1.4263
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- (0191) 2771410
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday 11am – 4pm; Sunday 1–4pm
- Official site
- www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8972383191 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Word Beacon?
- Word Beacon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2AL), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Word Beacon?
- Word Beacon — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Word Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2AL.
- Is Word Beacon free to visit?
- Yes, Word Beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Word Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2AL.