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Friends of Westoe Cemetery - Guided History Walks

Cemetery Main Gate, Erskine Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2SY

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visit the historic Edwardian Cemetery for a guided walk and learn about the civic leaders and innovators who shaped our town.

Westoe Cemetery, now redundant, was opened in 1857 and has the graves of important civic leaders, the town’s major industrialists, educationalists and over 200 master mariners and Tyne pilots. A rich local history revealed in a one hour walk by local guides.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:
10.30 am and 5.00pm
Wednesday 11 September:
10.30 am and 5.00pm

Location & directions

Cemetery Main Gate, Erskine Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2SY

Contact on day:
Fay Cunningham

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Not wheelchair or pushchair friendly Uneven grassland Strong footwear advised

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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