Watch House

South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House is a Grade Two listed building of significant historic and heritage importance. It houses a unique collection of figureheads, name boards artefacts and hundreds of photographs and fascinating display of lifesaving equipment since 1866.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 14 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Watch House, South Pier, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JZ

Directions:

Access via South Pier or Promenade Nearest car park Pier Head

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Some thresholds on ground floor Watch Tower only accessible by 27 steps up spiral staircase

Additional information

The weekend prior to the event, the same as the Great North Run, if you're in the area why not pop along to the Watch House? Open the same hours.

Max no of people per tour:

60

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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