Welcome to Wallsend

Wallsend is a town located in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. The town is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne, and it is known for its rich history and industrial heritage. Wallsend was once a major shipbuilding center, and it played a significant role in the construction of some of the most famous ships in history, including the RMS Titanic. Today, Wallsend is a thriving town with a diverse population and a range of amenities and attractions.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wallsend is the Segedunum Roman Fort, which is located on the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. The fort was built in AD 122 and was one of the most important military bases in the Roman Empire. Today, the fort is a popular tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the remains of the fort, including the barracks, granaries, and bathhouse, and learn about the daily life of the Roman soldiers who once lived there.

In addition to its historical attractions, Wallsend also has a range of modern amenities and facilities. The town center is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a cinema and a leisure center. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Richardson Dees Park and Wallsend Parks, which offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, Wallsend is a vibrant and dynamic town with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 15.4°C

Feels Like: 15.4°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

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Carville Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rob Harker	The Avenue Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 6AX 01912342676 School Website
Richardson Dees Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Wayne Myers	High Street East Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 7RT 01912638139 School Website
Western Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katherine Hill	Rutland Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 8QL 01912630202 School Website
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Garbutt	Station Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 8EN 1912623098 School Website
Burnside Business And Enterprise College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Jamieson	St Peter's Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 7LQ 01912598500 School Website
Wallsend St Peters C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Gittins	North Terrace Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 6PY 01916053407 School Website
Walker Riverside Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Smith	Waverdale Avenue Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE6 4AW 1912958660 School Website
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Smith	Westbourne Avenue Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE6 4HQ 1912625552 School Website
Benfield School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Martin	Benfield Road Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE6 4NU 1912656091 School Website
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Harrison	Mullen Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 9HA 01918141601 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 2.87 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 3.17 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 3.66 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 5.11 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 5.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Westholme Taxis 0191 262 1200 Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH 0.91 Miles
New Westholme Taxis 0191 262 1600 Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute Ltd, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH 0.91 Miles
Hebburn Taxis 0191 422 3333 68A William Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 1BZ 0.98 Miles
Autograph Chauffeurs 0800 781 2027 555 Shields Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE6 4QL 1.04 Miles
Highview Taxis 0191 234 0000 Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9HA 1.05 Miles
Grosvenor Cars 0191 240 4240 212 Rothbury Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE6 5DE 1.50 Miles
Grosvenor Taxis 07985 330811 212 Rothbury Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE6 5DE 1.50 Miles
Luxury Cars 0191 295 0674 2 Camberley Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0PN 1.51 Miles
Express Taxis 0191 483 7777 1 St Johns Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 2TY 1.54 Miles
Hadrian Cabs 0191 263 7575 Howdon Lane, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0BD 1.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Portugal Place Health Ctr 0191 2625252	Portugal Place Health Ctr Portugal Place Wallsend Tyne & Wear NE28 6RZ
The Village Green Surgery 0191 2958500	The Village Green Surgery The Green Wallsend Tyne & Wear NE28 6BB
The Village Green Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Green Wallsend NE28 6BB
Benfield Park Medical Group 0191 2821010	Benfield Park Medical Grp Benfield Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE6 4QD
Hadrian Health Centre 0191 2625680	Battle Hill Health Centre Belmont Close Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 9DX

Local Stores

Newton Road - High Heaton
112 Newton Road
High Heaton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE7 7HN
01912 810599
Store Website
2.22 miles

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SPAR Wallsend
Tynemouth Road
Howden
Wallsend
NE28 0EA
01912638007
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blythman &Amp; Partners
261 Station Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 8SB 0191 262 2201 wallsendpractice@btconnect.com Website 0.32 miles
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Pet Nurse Services - Tyneside &Amp; Northumberland
36 Ellesmere Avenue Walkergate Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 4RP 07986 494501 vicki@petnurseservices.co.uk Website 1.01 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
12 Tynemouth Road Howdon Tyne And Wear NE28 0LF 0191 262 8432 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.31 miles
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Blythman &Amp; Partners
Blythman &Amp; Partners Ltd 2 Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2UL 0191 4280300 blythmans6@btconnect.com Website 1.48 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 371-375 Chillingham Road Heaton Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE6 5SB 0191 240 0897 kate.macwhirter@firstvets.co.uk Website 1.78 miles

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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Vets4pets Ltd
126 -128 Benton Road Heaton Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE7 7DX 0191 215 1223 newcastle@vets4pets.com 1.94 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 1.99 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 2.81 miles

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Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 4.26 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

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Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back. 3 Front St Lancashire 4.64 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 5.50 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 5.61 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.2°C	9.5°C	8.6°C	7.5°C	9.7°C	15.8°C	20.7°C	23.4°C	24.4°C	22.3°C	18.3°C	15.8°C
Feels Like	10.2°C	8.1°C	7°C	6°C	8.4°C	15.4°C	20.6°C	23.8°C	24.3°C	22.3°C	18.3°C	15.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.1°C	13.1°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	14.4°C	14.7°C	16.2°C	18.7°C	19.7°C	18.8°C	18.3°C	18.7°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	12.5°C	11.8°C	12.1°C	13.9°C	14.3°C	16.1°C	18.7°C	19.7°C	18.8°C	18.3°C	18.7°C

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Temp	16.2°C	14.7°C	13.4°C	12°C	11.8°C	12.8°C	14.7°C	18.6°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	15.6°C	15.4°C
Feels Like	16.2°C	14.5°C	13°C	11.4°C	10.9°C	12.1°C	14.5°C	18.5°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	15.2°C	15.2°C

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