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

Light snow

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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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Baring Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedley Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Aidans Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ocean Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlehaven No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Royal Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
King Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Winchester Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salisbury Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Union Quay - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
12 Broughton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowler Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saville Street - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Dam No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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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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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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
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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
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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 extra.select.curry

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!

Location what3words video.noting.posed

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

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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 mild.lung.cowboy

Weather Forecast

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