Waggonways

Heritage of North Tyneside WaggonwaysThe North Tyneside waggonways network is of great historical significance in terms of both the borough’s rich coal mining tradition and the country’s industrial heritage, as far back as the 17th century.

North Tyneside Council received funding from the Government (ODPM) and the Heritage Lottery Fund to help regenerate the network of waggonways across North Tyneside. 

Developed in 1993 the Children’s University is a child centred organisation that responds to the learning needs of children.

North Tyneside Council received funding from the Government (ODPM) and the Heritage Lottery Fund to help regenerate the network of waggonways across North Tyneside. 

Click on our galleries to take a visual tour of the North Tyneside Children's University Waggonways Projector learn about waggonways as you play one of our 3 exciting games.