Dove Marine Laboratory
Front Street, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4PZ
Visitors can talk to marine science experts, and students studying marine biology degrees, about their role in the university and life as a scientist. We will have information on our current research, our degrees, and local marine life will be displayed in the aquarium. This Victorian building is full of history, and has been at the heart of the local community for over 100 years.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 12:30 - 16:00
Location & directions
Front Street, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4PZ
- Directions:
- The Dove Marine Lab is within Cullercoats Harbour. There is no parking available in the Harbour, so please do not drive your cars down as it will block access for the RNLI. Parking is available in the public carparks on road above and in immediate surrounding area. It is a short walk from Cullercoats Metro station.
- Contact on day:
- Dr Jane Delany
- Telephone number:
- +441912083051
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
This Victorian building only has wheelchair access on the ground floor; the reminder of the building has stairs to information displays. Pushchairs must remain outside or in the foyer. Visitor parking is not available in the harbour itself.
Additional information
Unfortunately our toilets will not be open to the public. There are a range of coffee shops and cafes in Cullercoats with facilities. Parking is limited in Cullercoats but there is a small free public car park on Front Street opposite the turn down to the harbour.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 100
