Dunston Staiths (2017 details)
The former coal staiths is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe. It is a Scheduled Monument, Grade II listed and is owned by the registered charity Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust (TWBPT).
Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2GS
Limited wheelchair acces
0191 275 3765
20. Event at Dunston Staiths
20th May Saturday Only
Open: 6-11pm
Dunston Staiths will open in the evening especially for The Late Shows and there’s loads going on.
Views of the River Tyne from the iconic structure and its environs are stunning, and well worth seeing. Staiths Friends will be on hand to answer your questions.
From 6-8pm at the Staiths Café (1 Autumn Drive, NE8 2BZ) join Beccy Owen’s Pop-up Choir to rehearse Songs of the Southbank, culminating in a performance on the Staiths. Limited choir places can be booked via popupchoirs@gmail.com.
Finally, as darkness falls, Projected Image will bathe the Staiths in colour, pattern and movement with a very special light show.
