Wallsend Map

Wallsend map, view the Tyne and Wear town of Wallsend, located in the county of Tyne and Wear, England.

Detailed Street Map of Wallsend Tyne and Wear & Guide to the Area

Wallsend Map Tyne and Wear: Interactive map of Wallsend, displaying the town situated in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Wallsend area and a Wallsend town centre map, showing Wallsend Metro Station and Wallsend Library.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Wallsend map are: Segedunum Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall Path, Forum Shopping Centre, Aldi Wallsend, Asda Wallsend Superstore, Iceland Wallsend, Boots, Wilko, Poundland, Costa Coffee, Greggs, The Ritz Bingo, Wallsend Customer First Centre, Wallsend Health Centre, Park Road Medical Practice, Portugal Place Health Centre, Battle Hill Health Centre, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Richardson Dees Park, The Anson Pub, The Coach & Horses, The Ritz Wallsend, The Goose Wallsend, The Barking Dog, Sambuca Wallsend, The Roundhouse Wallsend, Enigma Tap, The Forum Bar, Premier Inn Newcastle Wallsend, Travelodge Newcastle Wallsend, High Farm Pub, Centurion Park Golf Club, Town Hall Chambers, Tyne Metropolitan College, Churchill Community College, Burnside College, Wallsend Jubilee Primary School, Richardson Dees Primary School, St Bernadette's RC Primary School, St Peter's Church Wallsend, Holy Cross Church Wallsend, The Salvation Army Wallsend, Wallsend Boys Club, Carville Primary School.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Howdon, Battle Hill, Rosehill, Willington Quay, Percy Main, Meadow Well, North Shields, Chirton, Billy Mill, Preston, Marden, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Monkseaton, West Monkseaton, Shiremoor, West Allotment, Murton Village, New York, Earsdon, Backworth, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice, Blyth, Benton, Forest Hall, Killingworth, Longbenton, Palmersville.

Wallsend sits quietly on the north bank of the River Tyne, just a few miles east of Newcastle city centre. It's one of those places that wears its history proudly, while ticking along as a busy little town with plenty of character. The name says it all really — it sits right at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, where the great Roman barrier met the river. These days, it's a proper mix of old and new, with a strong community feel, easy links to the wider area and plenty of little pockets to explore.

The story of Wallsend goes back nearly two thousand years, with the Romans building the fort of Segedunum right here to guard the end of Hadrian's Wall. After the Romans packed up and left, the area slowly grew into a farming and fishing settlement before booming during the Industrial Revolution. Coal mining, shipbuilding and engineering brought thousands of jobs, with Swan Hunter's shipyard becoming world famous for building some of the biggest ships of their time. Like much of the North East, the heavy industry faded towards the end of the 20th century, but the town's since redeveloped, keeping its history alive while moving into modern industries and services. These days, Wallsend has a population of around 43,000, forming part of North Tyneside.

There's plenty to see for a town its size. Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum sits right at the heart of Wallsend, giving a brilliant look into its Roman past, with excavated remains, a reconstructed section of Hadrian's Wall and a museum packed with artefacts. Just along the river, you've got the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, great for a wander with cracking views across the Tyne. A short trip out takes you to National Trust's Seaton Delaval Hall with its dramatic history and grand architecture, or English Heritage's Tynemouth Priory and Castle overlooking the sea. There are also local parks, leisure centres and shopping spots dotted around the town itself.

The rest of Tyne and Wear gives you no shortage of things to do. Newcastle's just down the road with its shops, restaurants, nightlife and culture. Gateshead pulls you in with The Glasshouse, BALTIC and the Angel of the North. Sunderland offers beaches, parks and museums, while South Shields brings the fairground, beaches and Roman ruins at Arbeia. Over towards the coast, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay offer plenty of seaside charm, fish and chips and sandy beaches.

Wallsend's well connected. The A19 and A1058 Coast Road run close by, linking easily to Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland and further afield. The Tyne and Wear Metro has a station right in town, running direct services into Newcastle, Whitley Bay, South Shields and Sunderland. Buses run regularly through the town and into the city. Newcastle International Airport is around 25 minutes away by car or Metro, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights.

Tyne and Wear itself, formed in 1974, ties together five very different but closely linked areas: Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside. It's a county where history, industry, modern development and coastline all sit side by side. You've got Roman forts, shipyards, grand bridges, buzzing cities, traditional pit villages, and miles of beaches all packed into a small patch of the North East. The people are proud of where they're from, always ready with a bit of banter, and happy to show visitors what makes the place special.

We hope you found this Wallsend tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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