Dunston Staiths (2026 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
41. Sunset on the Staiths **PARTIAL CANCELLATION - READ BELOW**
2026-05-09T00:00:00+01:00 Saturday Only
Open: 6 - 9.30pm or dusk if this is earlier
**IMPORTANT UPDATE SAT 9 MAY** - We are very sorry to announce that the Staiths structure won't be opening tonight for The Late Shows. The weather conditions means the boards aren't safe to walk on. We'll still have activities in the Staiths Space on Staithes Road and at St. Mary's Heritage Centre.
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.
