Blyth Battery — Local services in Blyth

Blyth Battery is the remnants of a World War One coastal artillery battery that was upgraded and re-fitted for use in World War Two. It is the most intact and accessible coastal defence battery left on the North East and Yorkshire coastline. The World War I battery at Blyth is in excellent condition and retains the full range of features that are characteristic of a "Defended Port Battery".

Created in response to the December 1914 German bombardment of Hartlepool, and concerns of further attacks against the eastern coastline - it was erected in August 1916, by the Durham Fortress Engineers RE.

Its original purpose was to prevent landings by the German High Seas Fleet and to engage motor torpedo boats, but by the time of completion, it was also given responsibility for protecting the submarine depot...

Excellent 1st and 2nd World War 6 inch coastal battery opened as a museum run by volunteers. Open from April to end of September each year on Saturdays and Sundays only to the public with free entry to the buildings. There are numerous displays including a 1940s living room, ARP civil defence, coastal search light, magazine, ship building and the history of Blyth in the 20th century, cold war Observer Corps bunker, WW2 diorama, WW1 trench officers dugout, replica 6 inch guns and a great cafe selling home baked cakes. The third weekend of every May hosts a Blyth Battery Goes to War weekend with reenactors including Germans, Russians American and British WW2 enthusiasts, and military vehicles. A great free museum with some very...

The Blyth Battery museum is a little gem, that I need to revisite to really check/read . This weekend (19-20 May) was the Blyth Battery goes to war- event. With a re-enactment, so much military equipment, people with lots of knowledge, and travelled to war sites in Europe. Especially this year, commemorating 80 years since D-Day, it's good to keep the memories of what goes on in war time alive. Check for opening times:...