Royal Quays

Royal Quays
Area
Royal Quays Location in Tyne and Wear
Coordinates: 54°59′35″N1°27′40″W / 54.993°N 1.461°W / 54.993; -1.461
OS grid reference	NZ345666
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Country	England
District	Tyne and Wear

Royal Quays is an area of North Shields, North Tyneside, England, beside the River Tyne.

History

Albert Edward Dock in 1917

The development was built on the site of the Albert Edward Dock, which now houses the Royal Quays Marina. It includes the pre-existing North Shields International Ferry Terminal. The area was redeveloped by Tyne and Wear Development Corporation and renamed Royal Quays in 1990. ^{[1] [2]}

It was redeveloped with housing, a shopping centre, Brewers Fayre restaurant, large public parks and a water park known as Wet n Wild. A Premier Inn hotel, sports centre, ten-pin bowling complex and a trampolining centre were also part of the development. ^[3]

Transport

The nearest Metro stations are Meadow Well and Percy Main which with local bus routes 10,11 and 317 serve the area. In addition to the North Shields International Ferry Terminal, cruise ships regularly dock at the Port of Tyne terminal. A car and lorry terminal is adjacent. ^[4]

Royal Quays Outlet Centre

Royal Quays Outlet Centre, officially known as Royal Quays Outlet & Independent Centre is an outlet centre in Royal Quays, North Shields. ^[5]

References

1. "The Story of the Royal Quays". Yorkshire Film Archive. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
2. "Tyne and Wear Development Corporation agreement signals start of £40M North Shields Housing Deal". Construction News. 13 February 1992. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
3. "Royal Quays Marina | Visit North Tyneside".
4. Maker], Port of Tyne [Fin Page. "Port of Tyne - About us | www.portoftyne.co.uk". www.portoftyne.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
5. "Royal Quays Outlet Centre". WD Limited. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

External links

• Official Website