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Things to Do in South Shields, Tyne and Wear - South Shields Attractions

Things to Do in South Shields

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  • Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

1. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

384
Ancient Ruins • Monuments & Statues
By 335kimberleyp
This was the fort that supplied hadrians wall for the Romans’ , reconstructed buildings and friendly willing helpful...
  • Boating Pond on South Marine Park

2. South and North Marine Parks

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Parks
By S2728SBdenisec
Beautiful parks, one with a boating lake, toilets, fab ice cream parlour, small train goes around the park and plenty...
  • Sunrise is worth getting up for

3. Marsden Beach

207
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Beaches
By rtn007100
loved it,looking fro crabs in the rock pools was great fun
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4. Souter lighthouse

238
Speciality Museums
By ms_cannell
The cafe is typical National Trust prices but the Victoria sponge was excellent and knowing the proceeds go towards r...

5. The Marsden Grotto

241
Caverns & Caves
By katie-parking3
We sat in the cave (amazing) we all decided on the fish and chips after glances at other tables!
  • The Customs House

6. The Customs House

282
Theaters
By Kathrynhu
Our 1st pre christmas treat is a family and friends visit to the pantomime in early December.
  • all good fun

7. Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

476
Amusement & Theme Parks
By ACMyatt89
My daughter loved the amusements with the slot machines & could have spent hours on them.

8. Bents Park

29
Parks

9. Sandhaven Beach

44
Beaches
By 507DavidN507
It's a beautiful clean beach with a glorious view of the ocean.
  • The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

10. The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

121
Visitor Centers • Libraries
Open now
By H1780JBmargaretm
Local history and a fabulous gift shop!! Cafe looking onto the river ... who could ask for more!
  • The Museum exterior

11. South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

218
Art Museums • History Museums
By KatharineMScott
... history lovely to see local art work too This museum also has a very quaint cafe with amazing rubarb cake !
  • Haven Point

12. Haven Point

57
Sports Complexes
  • NEMT Where everyone is made welcome.

13. North East Maritime Trust

18
Military Museums
Open now
  • Interval time

14. Westovians Theatre Society

1
Theaters

15. John Simpson Kirkpatrick Memorial Statue

12
Monuments & Statues
  • My dog with some of the sculptures.

16. Conversation Piece

9
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Open now
By Big_Simone
Sculptures of folk (known locally as "the Weebles) in a very clean area just off the beach.

17. Temple Memorial Park

3
Parks
Open now

18. St Michael and All Angels Church

1
Churches & Cathedrals
  • The gun

19. Trow Point Disappearing Gun

8
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Battlefields

20. The Steamboat

116
Bars & Clubs
By brandonheron
... comfortable in them, The Steamboat is an old school real ale pub, plenty to choose from as well as having a super...
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21. Ziggy’s

13
Bars & Clubs
By SandyS1888
Amazing staff, Amazing customers, and can't wait to be back :)
  • Reception

22. Buzz Bingo South Shields

32
Game & Entertainment Centers
  • There's a huge selection of ornaments available to paint at Crafty Corner

23. Crafty Corner

13
Speciality & Gift Shops • Paint & Pottery Studios

24. Quest Rooms

10
Escape Games
  • Surfing!

25. South Shields Surf School

9
Surfing & Windsurfing • Stand Up Paddleboarding
Open now
  • great place

26. The Dunes

112
Game & Entertainment Centers
Open now
By lynnylala
... I have before and it’s by far the best quality food than any other soft play the staff are friendly and helpful too

27. Littlehaven Beach

5
Beaches
By Bibcay
I go to it because it’s right next to the car park where I usually park.
  • Group Laserforce

28. Laserforce at Quasar Amusements

17
Game & Entertainment Centers

29. North East Adventures

10
River Rafting & Tubing • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
Open now
By Lon7
A mixed group of adults, teenagers and kids all had the best time out with Lee and the team coasteering.
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30. LivBeauty

17
Spas
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