Welcome to Willington Quay

Willington Quay is a small village located in the borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne, approximately 4 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century when it was a thriving industrial hub. Today, Willington Quay is a quiet residential area with a mix of old and new housing, and a small commercial district.

One of the most notable landmarks in Willington Quay is the St. Paul's Church, which was built in 1872. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Willington Quay War Memorial, which was erected in 1921 to honor the local men who lost their lives in World War I. The memorial is located in a small park and is a popular spot for locals to pay their respects.

Willington Quay is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, cafes, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the annual Willington Quay Festival, which features live music, food stalls, and a funfair. Overall, Willington Quay is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stephenson Memorial Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Lilico	Martin Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0AG 01915006670 School Website
Denbigh Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Louise Guthrie	Denbigh Avenue Howden Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0DS 01912622509 School Website
Percy Main Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Thompson	Nelson Terrace Percy Main North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 6JA 01914067113 School Website
Dunn Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Burden	Staple Road Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 3QL 01914836619 School Website
Groundwork South Tyneside And Newcastle Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Watts	Eco Centre, Windmill Way Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 1HG 1914281144 School Website
Wallsend St Peters C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Gittins	North Terrace Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 6PY 01916053407 School Website
St Oswalds C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Smith	St Oswald's Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 1HT 01914832844 School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moya Rooney	Harold Street Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 3AJ 1914898218 School Website
Silverdale School Foundation Special School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Peter Gannon	Langdale Gardens Howdon Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0HG 01916053230
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A James	Coniston Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0EP 1917160585 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 3.78 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 4.72 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 5.19 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 6.55 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 7.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hadrian Cabs 0191 263 7575 Howdon Lane, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0BD 0.21 Miles
Aspen Executive Cars 07748 805901 70 Denbigh Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0DR 0.66 Miles
Luxury Cars 0191 295 0674 2 Camberley Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0PN 0.68 Miles
Silverline Taxis 0191 262 6767 10 Jupiter Ct, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 7SE 1.06 Miles
Toomanytaxis 0191 258 5656 Unit9a, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 7TY 1.23 Miles
Fleetline Taxi's 0191 296 1919 Unit 9/West Chirton Trading Est, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 7TY 1.23 Miles
Hebburn Taxis 0191 422 3333 68A William Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 1BZ 1.47 Miles
Canny Auto Hire 0845 634 4808 Unit 6A Waterville Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6UA 1.52 Miles
Associated Taxis 0191 258 7777 7D Westmorland Rd, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 8TB 1.63 Miles
Express Taxis 0191 483 7777 1 St Johns Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 2TY 1.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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George Street - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gallant Terrace - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brunton Avenue - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Howdon Po Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Kelso Gardens - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jarrow Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hadrian Rd Parcel Box Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Windsor Drive Po Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Clayton Street - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shafto Street - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons The Viking Centre - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bewicke Medical Centre 0191 2623036	Bewicke Medical Centre 51 Tynemouth Road,Howden Wallsend Tyne & Wear NE28 0AD
Garden Park Surgery 0191 2892525	Garden Park Surgery 225 Denbigh Avenue,Howdon Wallsend Tyne & Wear NE28 0PP
Garden Park Surgery	225 Denbigh Avenue Wallsend NE28 0PP
The G.P.Suite 0191 4028078	G.P.Suite The Palmer Community Hpl Wear Street, Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 3UX
East Wing Practice 0191 4028075	East Wing Surgery Palmer Community Hospital Wear Street,Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 3UX

Local Stores

North Shields - Queen Alexandra Rd
Queen Alexandra Road
North Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE29 9AL
01912 960742
Store Website
2.11 miles

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SPAR Wallsend
Tynemouth Road
Howden
Wallsend
NE28 0EA
01912638007
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
12 Tynemouth Road Howdon Tyne And Wear NE28 0LF 0191 262 8432 info@westwayvets.com Website 0.48 miles
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Vets On The Meowve Ltd
Unit 21 Mandale Park Wallsend Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 7FN 0191 466 1440 tyneandwear@vetsonthemeowe.com Website 0.75 miles

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Blythman &Amp; Partners
Blythman &Amp; Partners Ltd 2 Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2UL 0191 4280300 blythmans6@btconnect.com Website 1.64 miles
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Blythman &Amp; Partners
261 Station Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 8SB 0191 262 2201 wallsendpractice@btconnect.com Website 1.79 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc Lynn House Lynn Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8HL 0191 2964449 Website 1.90 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 2.05 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.38 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

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 2.81 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

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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 3.76 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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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 4.42 miles

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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 5.64 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 6.97 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

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