Dunston Staiths (2018 details)
Dunston Staiths is the last remaining staith on the Tyne – large structures built to transfer coal from trains to collier ships. After its closure in 1980, Dunston Staiths has become a haven for local wildlife and is part of the Tyne Derwent Way, celebrating local heritage, arts, and culture.
Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2GS
Limited wheelchair acces
0191 275 3765
20. Event at Dunston Staiths
2018-05-19T00:00:00+01:00 Saturday Only
Open: 6-11pm
Dunston Staiths will open in the evening especially for The Late Shows. 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.
Right by Dunston Staiths Cafe will also be open, and will be hosting Beccy Owen's Pop-Up Choirs at 6pm- 8pm with a live performance. No previous singing experience/perceived musical ability necessary. Places must be booked - popupchoirs@gmail.com
Staiths Cafe will also be showcasing new work by Powder Butterfly for a limited period only! To add to Powder Butterfly's North East collection - a special series of mugs designed to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Angel of the North, and an angel inspired necklace with an ordinance survey map of the Teams Colliery etched onto it. Get them before they are gone!
