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Westoe Tourist Information


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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.

Westoe was also the birthplace of actress Dame Flora Robson and Sir William Fox, three times Prime Minister of New Zealand. Elinor Brent-Dyer, author of the Chalet School books, was born in South Shields and educated in Westoe Village.

 

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What's near Westoe

Attractions:
  South Shields Museum & Art Gallery  1 Mile
  Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum  1 Mile
  Souter Lighthouse  2 Miles
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Towns:
  Tyne Dock  1 Mile
  South Shields  1 Mile
  Harton  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Bairstow Eves North East  1 Mile
  Andrew Craig Ltd  1 Mile
  Your Move  2 Miles
Hotels:
  Sir William Fox Hotel  <1 Mile
  Best Western Sea Hotel  1 Mile
  Quality Hotel Sunderland  4 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Annie's Guest House  1 Mile
  Saraville Guest House  1 Mile
  South Shore Guest House  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  Beachview Apartment  2 Miles
  Seafront Apartments  3 Miles
  Sandhill View  7 Miles
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Campsites:
  Whitley Bay Holiday Park  4 Miles
  Bobby Shafto Caravan Park  12 Miles
  Church Point Holiday Point  14 Miles

Cinema: UCI Silverlink  4 Miles

TIC: South Shields (Amphitheatre) Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 0191 455 7411  1 Mile


Attractions near Westoe
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
Welcome to a whole season of activities and exhibitions at South Shields Museum. There's something to suit everyone, so why not pop along and enjoy a fun-filled family day out?
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum (1 Mile)*
Built in AD 160s, the stone fort at South Shields played an essential role in the mighty frontier system which stretched across the width of the country, marking the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire.
Souter Lighthouse (2 Miles)*
Only 2 miles south of South Shields, Souter Lighthouse overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay, high above the rocks and notorious currents of the 'Whitburn Steel' that have wrecked dozens of ships and claimed the lives of many mariners.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Westoe
Tyne Dock Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
South Shields Tourist Information (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 Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Hotels near Westoe
Sir William Fox Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
A jewel in the heart of South Tyneside, this hotel was formally the home of Sir William Fox who was 3 times prime minister of New Zealand.
Best Western Sea Hotel (1 Mile)*
Ideally placed for Sunderland and Tyneside, the Sea Hotel is within easy reach of the A1 and A19. The hotel offers free wireless Wi-Fi access, bars refurbished in 2006, bedrooms redecorated in 2007 and new ground floor bedrooms.
Quality Hotel Sunderland (4 Miles)*
The Quality Hotel Sunderland is a modern purpose built hotel, ideally located for easy access to neighbouring towns of Newcastle, South Shields, Washington, Durham and, of course, Sunderland.
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Self Catering near Westoe
Beachview Apartment (2 Miles)*
Come and take up this rare opportunity to stay in this 3rd floor luxury, beachside, penthouse apartment, which enjoys spectacular views of Tynemouth Longsands, the sea and the Northumberland Coastline.
Seafront Apartments (3 Miles)*
Seafront Apartments were formed by the clever adaptation of a large Victorian terraced house into 6 apartments. Some retain original features of beautiful ceiling plasterwork. Each apartment is fully self-contained.
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