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A large detailed map of Tyne and Wear, England

Explore Tyne and Wear with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Tyne and Wear map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find links to city and town maps, live weather and local news below.

Tyne and Wear County Map

County Town	Newcastle upon Tyne
Region	North East England
Country	England
Status	Metropolitan county
Area	540 km²
Population	1,141,000

Latitude	54.9468
Longitude	-1.5488
Cities & Towns	310
Locality Maps	Locality Maps

About Tyne and Wear

A tapestry of rolling hills and dramatic coastlines, Tyne and Wear unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient forces and human endeavour. The mighty River Tyne, a silver serpent, carves its path from the Pennines, its banks softened by verdant valleys, before meeting the bracing North Sea. Beyond the urban sprawl of Newcastle and Sunderland, the coast offers rugged cliffs and sandy bays, a wild frontier where land surrenders to the ocean's embrace. Gentle undulations rise towards the western borders, hinting at the wilder moors beyond, a natural character both resilient and subtly beautiful.

Echoes of empires and industrial revolutions resonate through this region's storied past. Roman legions once marched along Hadrian's Wall, their enduring stone testament to an early presence. Centuries later, the Norman conquest left its mark in formidable castles, while medieval burghs like Durham began to take shape under the watchful eye of its Prince-Bishops. The relentless pace of the Industrial Revolution transformed the landscape and its people, forging a new identity through coal, iron, and shipbuilding, a period of immense change and often harsh realities.

The economic sinews of Tyne and Wear have long been forged in the fires of industry and the sweat of labour. Coal mines once honeycombed the earth, fuelling the furnaces that powered a global empire, while shipyards along the Tyne and Wear rivers launched vessels that plied every ocean. Though heavy industry has waned, a spirit of innovation persists, with advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and a burgeoning creative sector now shaping the region's economic future, seeking new avenues of prosperity.

A stoic resilience and a warm conviviality define the character of the people of Tyne and Wear. Their traditions, often rooted in the close-knit communities forged by shared work and hardship, manifest in vibrant festivals and a deep sense of local pride, particularly evident in the passionate support for their football clubs. This is a place where sharp wit and a no-nonsense approach to life are cherished, where a strong sense of camaraderie endures, and where a rich vein of artistic expression, from folk music to contemporary theatre, continues to flourish.