High and Low Lights of North Shields, South Tyneside

Name: High and Low Lights of North Shields
Address: South Tyneside, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in South Tyneside

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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High and Low Lights of North Shields, South Tyneside

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The High and Low Lights of North Shields are decommissioned leading lights in North Shields, Tyne and Wear in the United Kingdom. Two pairs of lights survive: the older pair date from 1727 and were operational until 1810; the newer pair then took over, remaining in use until 1999. All four are listed buildings. They were sometimes known as the Fish Quay High and Low Lights, or as 'Fish Quay ' and 'Dockwray Square '. ()

Coordinates: 55°0'35"N, 1°25'60"W

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South Tyneside United Kingdom

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Day trips

High and Low Lights of North Shields – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Lord Collingwood Monument, Wet N Wild, Royal Quays.

0.8 miNE
Forts and castles, Ruins, Historical place
Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth
22 min walk • Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic site steeped in both religious and military history, located on a rocky headland in Tynemouth, England. The site offers breathtaking views of the North Sea and the River Tyne, making it a picturesque destination for tourists...
0.6 miNE
Museum
Lord Collingwood Monument, Tynemouth
17 min walk • The Lord Collingwood Monument stands as a proud testament to the maritime heritage of Tynemouth, United Kingdom. Overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne, this stately monument is dedicated to Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood, who played a pivotal role in the Royal...
1.5 miSW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Wet N Wild, South Tyneside
38 min walk • Wet N Wild was an indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the United Kingdom's largest indoor water park when opened in 1993, a title subsequently claimed by Sandcastle Waterpark. The park was situated in the Royal Quays complex, and featured...
1.6 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Royal Quays, South Tyneside
41 min walk • Royal Quays is an area of North Shields, North Tyneside, England, beside the River Tyne. Built on the site of former docks, and containing the pre-existing North Shields International Ferry Terminal, the area was renamed Royal Quays in 1990 and redeveloped with housing, a...
~1900 ftS
Ancient fortification remains and museum
Arbeia, South Tyneside
10 min walk • Arbeia was a large Roman fort in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, now ruined, and which has been partially reconstructed. It was first excavated in the 1870s and all modern buildings on the site were cleared in the 1970s.
1.2 miN
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth
32 min walk • Blue Reef is a national chain of public aquariums in England.
0.8 miSE
55°0'6"N • 1°25'2"W
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Tyneside
22 min walk • Amusement park, Theme park, Arcade
1 miS
City hall
South Shields Town Hall, South Tyneside
27 min walk • South Shields Town Hall is a Grade II listed building on Westoe Road in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. It serves as the headquarters of South Tyneside Council.
0.5 miW
City hall
Tynemouth Town Hall, South Tyneside
13 min walk • Tynemouth Town Hall, also known as North Shields Town Hall, is a municipal building in Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Tynemouth County Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Customs House, South Tyneside
28 min walk • The Customs House is an arts venue in South Shields, South Tyneside, North East England. It is the only non-amateur theatre in the borough, the local arts development agency, the largest gallery and, until recently, the only cinema.
0.6 miSW
Piers and boardwalks
Shields Ferry, South Tyneside
16 min walk • 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 Tyne and Wear PTE. Prior to takeover by the PTE in 1972, it was known as the Market Place Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to High and Low Lights of North Shields?

Nearby attractions include North Shields Fish Quay, South Tyneside (2 min walk), Arbeia, South Tyneside (10 min walk), Tyne Turrets, Tynemouth (11 min walk), North East Maritime Trust, South Tyneside (12 min walk).

How to get to High and Low Lights of North Shields by public transport?

The nearest stations to High and Low Lights of North Shields:

Bus

North Shields Fish Quay • Lines: 333 (5 min walk)
Bird Street-W/B • Lines: 333 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Tynemouth • Lines: Yellow (15 min walk)
North Shields • Lines: Yellow (17 min walk)