North Tyneside

North Tyneside is an administrative area along the North Sea coast that includes several towns such as Wallsend, North Shields, and Whitley Bay. The region spans sandy beaches and urban centers with different character and functions.

The area came together in 1974 when several districts including Tynemouth, Wallsend, Whitley Bay, and Longbenton merged into one administrative unit. This joining brought different communities under a single governing structure.

The area maintains deep ties to maritime work and heavy industry that shaped its towns. You can see this heritage today in museums, old harbor facilities, and the buildings throughout the region.

The Tyne and Wear Metro connects seventeen stations across the area and provides direct links to Newcastle and other parts of the region. With this system, visitors can easily reach different towns and attractions.

Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend marks the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall with archaeological digs and rebuilt Roman structures you can explore. This piece of history draws visitors interested in Roman Britain and frontier life.

Location: Tyne and Wear

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Wallsend

Shares border with: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, South Tyneside

Website: http://northtyneside.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 55.01230,-1.54560

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:17