Dunston Staiths
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
41. Sunset on the Staiths
2026-05-09T00:00:00+01:00 Saturday Only
Open: 6 - 9.30pm or dusk if this is earlier
Experience the Tyne from a different angle at the historic Dunston Staiths. Immerse yourself in the history of the Staiths, walk along the deck and take in the views of the river, climb the stairs to see how the coal was loaded onto the ships. Drop in at our Staiths space for more history, watch Sirkka Liisa Konttinen and Amber Collective’s film of the working Staiths.
Limited wheelchair access.
