The Little Haven
✓ Beach front hotel at the mouth of the River Tyne
🏖️ 0.27 miles from Littlehaven Beach (Poor water quality)
South Shields
Museums & Galleries · County Durham
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
📍 NE30 1JA
Photo: Mike Rayner (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Heritage gallery with exhibitions on local history
- Watch volunteer-made videos telling local stories
- Art exhibitions on the top floor
- Talks, guided walks and musical events
- Cafe with outdoor terrace and local produce
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre sits in North Tyneside, in a Grade 2 listed building on North Shields Fish Quay that was once one of a pair of leading lights guiding ships through the Tyne. Inside, you can explore a heritage gallery with changing exhibitions, watch volunteer-made videos about local stories, and browse art displays on the top floor. There are also talks, guided walks and music events, plus a cafe serving locally supplied drinks and a shop stocking local arts and books. It suits anyone curious about North Shields' seafaring past and community life. The centre is close to Littlehaven Beach, 0.6 miles away, and with 43 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it works well as part of a longer visit to the area.
Practical details
- Best for
- Visitors interested in local maritime history and heritage
- Accessibility
- Housed in a Grade 2 listed historic building
From the attraction's own website on 9 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Pet Friendly
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