Royal Quays is an area of

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, beside the

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History

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. It was redeveloped with housing, a

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, Brewers Fayre restaurant, large public parks and a

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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.

Transport

The nearest Metro stations are

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and

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which with local bus routes 9,19 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.

Newcastle Quays Retail Park

Newcastle Quays Retail Park, formerly Royal Quays Outlet Centre, is an outlet centre in Royal Quays,

References

External links

Official Website
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