North Tyneside
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North Tyneside stretches along the north-east coast from the River Tyne to the sandy beaches of Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Tynemouth is celebrated for its castle and priory perched dramatically above the North Sea, while Whitley Bay offers a traditional seaside resort atmosphere with its promenade and St Mary’s Lighthouse. Inland towns like Wallsend reflect the area’s Roman heritage with Segedunum Roman Fort marking the end of Hadrian’s Wall. The district’s landscape balances urban centres with coastal scenery, riverside walks, and historic landmarks, making it a blend of heritage, leisure, and natural beauty.
The local government for this district is: North Tyneside Borough Council (Metropolitan District).
Constituencies in North Tyneside
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Tynemouth
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Wards in North Tyneside
North Tyneside is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Backworth & Holystone
- Battle Hill
- Camperdown
- Chirton & Percy Main
- Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- Forest Hall
- Howdon
- Killingworth
- Longbenton & Benton
- Monkseaton
- New York & Murton
- North Shields
- Preston with Preston Grange
- Shiremoor
- St Mary's
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend Central
- Wallsend North
- Weetslade
- Whitley Bay North