Tidal Basin

Tributary Of: River Tyne

Etymology: Name describes what it is; a tidal basin

Size: 0.036km² [1]

Streams: River Tyne

Regions:

• North East

Counties:

• Tyne and Wear (Ceremonial)

• County Durham (Historical)

Quick Trivia:

• Tidal Basin was dug out to allow easy loading at all times. [2]

Taken 12th October 2025.

Image depicts Tidal Basin at high tide in front of the Dunston Staiths.

Tidal Basin formed from the Tide behind the Dunston Staiths, forming a large body of water