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. The Watch House continues to serve as the operational headquarters of today's Search and Rescue team working with HM Coastguard and all the other emergency services.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 20 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

Contact on day:

Tom Fennelly

Telephone number:

+447876030117

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

Sunday 13th September is the 2026 Great North Run, if you're in the area why not pop along to the Watch House on Saturday 12th

Max number of people:

60

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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