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History
It has been speculated that Dunston started its existence as a farm or estate of a man named Dunn. Historically part of County Durham, Dunston was first mentioned in 1328. Salmon fishing and farming were important…
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Tyne and Wear
Dunston is a western area of the town of Gateshead on the south bank of the River Tyne, in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, North East England. Dunston had a population of 18,326 at the 2011 Census.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Area of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Dunston, Tyne and Wear — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Geography
Dunston is split into two areas separated by the A1 dual carriageway. Much of the area south of the A1 is known as Dunston Hill. For electoral purposes, the northern section is grouped along with the Teams area to form…
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Buildings
To the west of Dunston is the site of Dunston Power Station, now demolished. The site is now home to Costco, with the MetroCentre (at this time the largest shopping and leisure complex in Europe), occupying the former…
Local flavour
Education
Schools include Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School.
Transport
Dunston is served by Dunston railway station on the Tyne Valley Line.
Sports
Dunston has an association football club called Dunston UTS F.C.; it plays in the Northern Premier League Division One North West.
Notable people
Footballers Paul Gascoigne and Ray Hudson, and the lead singer of AC/DC Brian Johnson, all grew up in Dunston. Champion rower and boat-builder Harry Clasper was born in Dunston, and Victoria Hopper,…
Venues nearby
Places near Dunston, Tyne and Wear
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
heritage
Dunston Hill Hospital
Dunston
heritage
Ravensworth Castle
Dunston
heritage
Ravensworth Castle
Dunston
venue
Bensham Grove Community Centre
Gateshead
venue
The Globe
Newcastle upon Tyne
venue
The Sabai Pavilion
Newcastle upon Tyne
venue
Digital
Newcastle upon Tyne
venue
The Black Swan Bar & Venue
Newcastle upon Tyne
Walks nearby
Trails near Dunston, Tyne and Wear
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 4.7km
Washing Wells Roman Fort and Floating Rocks Circular
Gateshead
easy · 2.3km
Watergate Park Circular
Gateshead
easy · 5.3km
Watergate Forest Park
Gateshead
moderate · 13.8km
Watergate Forest Park and Tanfield Railway Path Circular
Gateshead
moderate · 9.2km
Watergate Forest Park and Tanfield Railway Path
Gateshead
easy · 4.7km
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 22.4km
River Tyne Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
moderate · 2.4km
Saltwell Park Circular
Gateshead
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Dunston, Tyne and Wear from the MyTyne directory.
What's on
Events near Dunston, Tyne and Wear
Sun 12 Jul
Minions & Monsters
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Thu 16 Jul
The Odyssey
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Fri 24 Jul · Standard
Ivor Cutler and the Shinytribe: a Double Bill of Songs and Stories Performed by Tim Dalling.
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Sat 25 Jul · Standard
The Beatles Vs Elton John
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Family Crafting - summer holidays 2026
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
Thu 23 Jul · Standard
Summer Drawing with illustrator Bethan Laker
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
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