Bowes Railway, Sunderland

Name: Bowes Railway
Address: Sunderland, United Kingdom

#42 among attractions in Sunderland

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The Bowes Railway, built by George Stephenson in 1826, is the world's only operational preserved standard gauge cable railway system. It was built to transport coal from pits in Durham to boats on the River Tyne. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The railway is open every week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as well as on a number of event days throughout the year. ()

Coordinates: 54°55'16"N, 1°33'38"W

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Bowes Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Angel Of The North, Saltwell Park, The Galleries, Gateshead International Stadium.

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Anthony Gormley's iconic angel statue
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Park, National park, Playground
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Historical place, Museum, History museum
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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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Gothic Revival architecture, Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
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Town
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1.8 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
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Town, Area
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