Welcome to The Lawe

The Lawe is a historic location in Tyne and Wear that has been a significant landmark for centuries. It is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne and offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding areas. The Lawe is home to several notable landmarks, including the iconic South Shields lighthouse, which has been guiding ships into the Tyne for over 150 years. The Lawe is also home to the historic Customs House, which was built in the 19th century and now serves as a popular arts and entertainment venue.

The Lawe is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of attractions and activities. Visitors can take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the stunning views of the river and the coastline. The Lawe is also home to several parks and gardens, including the beautiful South Marine Park, which features a boating lake, a miniature railway, and a range of other attractions. The Lawe is also a popular spot for fishing, with many anglers coming to the area to try their luck in the river.

The Lawe is a place of great historical significance, with a rich and fascinating past. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years, with evidence of Roman and Anglo-Saxon settlements found in the area. The Lawe was also an important location during the Industrial Revolution, with the river playing a key role in the transportation of goods and materials. Today, The Lawe is a thriving community, with a range of shops, restaurants, and other amenities, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

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Local Schools

School Details
Hadrian Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Scott Brown
Baring Street
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 2BB
01914554514
School Website
Marine Park Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Burden
Hatfield Square
Woodbine Estate
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 2RD
01914554513
School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Devine
Claypath Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 4PG
1914560108
School Website
Westoe Crown Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Steve Price
Sea Winnings Way
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 3NS
01914272160
School Website
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-4
Head Teacher
Mr John Croft
Percy Square
River View
Tynemouth
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE30 4AG
01912574441
School Website
Waterville Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Nugent
Waterville Road
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE29 6SL
01916918500
School Website
Christ Church Cofe Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs L Bradford
Kielder Terrace
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE30 2AD
1912570323
School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Shaun Dillon
Lovaine Place
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE29 0BU
1916919876
School Website
Laygate Community School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Michelle Lauder
Laygate Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 4JJ
01914562470
School Website
Kings Priory School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr Philip Sanderson
Huntington Place
Tynemouth
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE30 4RF
01912585995
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth
Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE
6.16 Miles
Sunderland
Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP
7.03 Miles
Manors
Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR
7.31 Miles
Newcastle
Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL
7.79 Miles
Cramlington
Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX
8.94 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Taxis
0191 455 3232
37 Mile End Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1TA
0.24 Miles
Super-Tech Cars
0191 454 5164
1 Robson Terrace, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1PD
0.45 Miles
Central Taxis
0191 258 1000
8 Railway Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6QD
0.78 Miles
Tynemouth Taxis Ltd
0191 258 0555
Metro/Railway Ter, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6RP
0.82 Miles
Princess Taxis
0191 455 2424
140 Victoria Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 4NQ
0.89 Miles
Priory Taxis
0191 257 6061
Unit 13-14/Metro Buildings/Station Mews, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE30 2TF
0.98 Miles
Preston Taxis
0191 296 0296
Station Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE30 4RE
0.98 Miles
Dial A Cab
0191 455 8888
12 Laygate, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1SH
0.99 Miles
Westoe Taxis
0191 454 4941
48 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 4DZ
1.15 Miles
Canny Auto Hire
0845 634 4808
Unit 6A Waterville Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6UA
1.20 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Baring Street - D
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Hedley Close
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St Aidans Road
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Ocean Road
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Littlehaven
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The Royal Hotel
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Priority Mailbox:
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King Street
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Winchester Street
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Market Place
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Salisbury Place
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Union Quay - D
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12 Broughton Road
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Fowler Street
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Saville Street - R
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Mill Dam
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Flagg Court Health Centre
Flagg Court
Dale Street
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 2LS
Flagg Court Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Flagg Court
Dale Street
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 2LS
Dr Haques Surgery
0191 4555922
Flagg Court
South Shields
NE33 2LX
St George And Riverside Medical Practice
Flagg Court Health Centre
Dale Street
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 2LX
Flagg Court Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Flagg Court
Dale Street
South Shields
NE33 2LX
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Local Stores

Tynemouth
71-73 Front Street
Tynemouth
North Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE30 4BP
01912 570822
Store Website
1.04 miles
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SPAR Lord Street
4 - 6 Lord Street
South Shields
NE33 3DB
01914271487
Store Website
0.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Shields Quays Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 1, Station Road
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 1RD
0191 496 9700
southshieldsquays@vets4pets.com
0.64 miles
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Westoe Vets Ltd
157 Westoe Road
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 3PD
0191 456 1087
westoe.vets@gmail.com
Website
0.91 miles
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Open at weekends

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Ayres Veterinary Hospital
19 Ayres Terrace
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE29 0HL
0191 258 6886
ayresvethosp@cvsvets.com
Website
1.02 miles
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Open at weekends

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Strachan, Tyson &Amp; Hamilton
56 Front Street
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE30 4BX
0191 2578543
Website
1.08 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd
2 Stanhope Road
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE33 4BU
0191 456 3366
sswillowsvet@hotmail.co.uk
1.22 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Westway Veterinary Group
Unit 5
The Collingwood Centre
Preston North Road
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE29 9QR
0191 296 6180
info@westwayvets.com
Website
1.75 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park.
35 Park Terrace
North
Lancashire
SHIELDS NE30
0.88 miles

North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd
Location
what3words
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Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back.
3 Front St
Lancashire
3.00 miles

Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!
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Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake.
Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe
Whitley Road
Newcastle
Lancashire
UPON TYNE
4.07 miles

Location
what3words
sweetener.digs.pokers
Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round
89 Osborne Rd
Lancashire
6.95 miles

Location
what3words
formal.twins.dollar
Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach.
Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage
1 Links Rd
Blyth
NE24 3PH
7.11 miles

Location
what3words
care.renew.itself
Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets.
Concord House
Spout Ln
Washington
NE37 2AS
7.22 miles

Next To Dragon Vets
Location
what3words
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