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Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend
- Segedunum Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne,
Hadrian's Wall. Tel: 0191 236 9347. About 7 miles west of South
Shields.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tyne and Wear - NE30 4BZ. Tel: 0191 257 1090. Managed by English
Heritage, Tynemouth Priory is the burial place of saints and
kings, and is a place of religious significance. About 8 miles
north of South Shields.
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Baring Street, South Shields
Tel: 0191 456 1369 Four miles east of the end of Hadrian's Wall,
Arbeia Roman Fort guarded the entrance to the River Tyne.The
excavated remains, stunning reconstructions of original buildings
and finds discovered at the Fort combine to give a unique insight
into life in Roman Britain. On the outskirts of South Shields.
Stephenson Railway Museum,
Middle Engine Lane, North Shields Tel: 0191 200 7146 The Museum
is home to George Stephenson's 'Billy', a forerunner of the world-famous
Rocket, and many other engines from the great age of steam including
'Jackie Milburn', named after the Newcastle United legend. About
5 miles north of South Shields.
Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland Tel: 01915
293161 - Souter Lighthouse overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay,
high above the rocks and notorious currents of the 'Whitburn
Steel'. It started operating in 1871 and at the time, was the
most advanced in the world. Visitors can climb the 76 steps to
the top of the tower to enjoy wide views of the coastline, from
the mouth of the Tyne to the Tees. Tea-room with indoor &
outdoor facilities and National Trust shop. About 2 miles south
of South Shields.
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