Towns near Tyne Dock
Westoe (1 Mile)*
Westoe is a historic peaceful oasis in the heart of South Shields, and has links with several famous people. It was well known to Catherine Cookson during her youth and the setting for several of the books.
South Shields (1 Mile)*
South Shields is going from strength to strength, with its lively shopping area and popular open air markets, in the bustling town centre.
Harton (2 Miles)*
Jarrow (2 Miles)*
Jarrow is a town steeped in history. With the Venerable Bede it was renowned as an international religious centre in the 7th century, while in 1936 its famous Jarrow crusade took place at the height of mass unemployment.
East Howdon (2 Miles)*
North Shields (2 Miles)*
Monkton (2 Miles)*
Monkton village in the heart of Jarrow has become a training ground for up-and-coming athletes at the excellent Monkton stadium. There is also a summer fair held during the Catherine Cookson Country Festival.
Cleadon (2 Miles)*
Cleadon is a very attractive village on the outskirts of South Shields. Elegant older houses rub shoulders with impressive modern homes.
East Boldon (2 Miles)*
Willington Quay (3 Miles)*
Tynemouth (3 Miles)*
Boldon (3 Miles)*
Marsden (3 Miles)*
Whitburn (T and W) (3 Miles)*
Whitburn has retained its village character and has links with Lewis Carroll.
Cullercoats (3 Miles)*
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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