Your guide to boating, riverside facilities, and watersports across Tyne & Wear.
Tyne & Wear is shaped by its two major waterways: the River Tyne and the River Wear - creating a dynamic mix of river cruising, coastal access, paddlesport routes, and active marine communities. These rivers support long‑established boating activity, working waterfronts, and regenerated quaysides across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside.
From the iconic Tyne bridges and Newcastle–Gateshead Quayside to the coastal reaches around Roker, Seaburn, and South Shields, the county offers a welcoming environment for small‑craft users, river cruisers, paddlers, anglers, and visiting skippers exploring the North East’s connected waterways and shoreline.
Across the region you’ll find marine engineers, chandlers, mooring providers, sailing clubs, canoe centres, training organisations, and coastal facilities supporting everyone from first‑time hirers to experienced navigators. Our Tyne & Wear directory brings these services together, highlighting the expertise, facilities, and maritime character that make the county a standout destination for getting afloat.
