Staithes, Steamers and Teemers - Walking Tour
Car Park, Staithes Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 9DR
Dunston Staithes
Britain‘s largest wooden structure which consists of 1,700ft of braced timber. Built in 1890 to transfer coal from local pits onto the colliers berthed directly below on the River Tyne.
Constructed in 1890 by the North Eastern Railway Company for the purpose of loading north Durham coal into ships, the staithes protrude into the River Tyne for 1709 feet and run parallel to the river bank forming a large tidal basin in which ships once moored. Several railway lines ran along the top of the coal staithes from the river bank
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10.30am
Location & directions
Car Park, Staithes Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 9DR
- Directions:
- Meet at Staithes Road car park (NE11 9DR) opposite Dunston Excelsior WMC and finish on Dunston Staithes.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Although pre-booking is normally required we do accept walks ups on the day if there are spaces available To attend our walks you need to be reasonably fit, responsible for your own safety, and to supervise any children in your care. Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. A bottle of water, an umbrella and an extra layer wouldn't go amiss. Newcastle is an historic city with uneven pavements and narrow passages add to its unique character. There are also often steps to navigate.
- Booking contact name:
- Newcastle City Guides
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-staithes-steamers-and-teemers-walking-tour-tickets-921510581957
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2024 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2024 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
There are steep steps onto the staithes - an alternative Wheelchair Access route is available. Your participation in the guided walk is at your own risk and we shall not be held liable under any circumstances for any matter arising out of your participation. We accept no responsibility or liability for loss or injury (other than for matters for which we are not legally able to exclude or limit liability). We have public liability insurance.
Additional information
To attend our walks you need to be reasonably fit, prepared to be responsible for your own safety, and to supervise any children in your care. Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. A bottle of water, an umbrella and an extra layer wouldn't go amiss. The British weather is notoriously changeable! There are also often steps to navigate.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 60
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
