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Things to do in South Shields

South Shields is a town in North East England offering several cultural and historic sites for visitors. You can explore the Customs House Theatre and the Theatre Royal, South Shields for performances, or visit Our Lady and St Oswin's Church, Tynemouth and Tynemouth Castle and Priory for architectural interest.

171 attractions & places to visit · South Shields overview →

Clock Tower, Tynemouth - geograph.org.uk - 2478848Flagship📷 4

Abbeys & priories · North East England

Our Lady and St Oswin's Church, Tynemouth

Our Lady and St Oswin's Church, Tynemouth in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ northtynesidecatholic.org.uk
Tynemouth Castle and Priory📷 3

Castles · North East England

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Tynemouth Castle and Priory — historic coastal site in north-eastern England.

👶↗ english-heritage.org.uk
QE2 at the Tyne Commissioner's Quay, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 567402📷 4

Theatres · North East England

Customs House, South Shields

Customs House, South Shields in England North East, United Kingdom.

Customs House Theatre📷 3

Theatres · North East England

Customs House Theatre

Customs House Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Converted warehouse, East Street, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 4757917📷 3

Theatres · North East England

Theatre Royal, South Shields

Theatre Royal, South Shields — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Low Light, North Shields Fish Quay - geograph.org.uk - 1651361📷 4

Abbeys & priories · North East England

North Shields Fish Quay

North Shields Fish Quay in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Saville Street West, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 8248121📷 3

Theatres · North East England

Comedy Theatre

Comedy Theatre in England North East, United Kingdom.

North Shields Fish Quay - geograph.org.uk - 1651356📷 4

Harbours & ports · North East England

Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Tynemouth Lifeboat Station in England North East, United Kingdom.

🐕👶↗ rnli.org
Tynemouth North Pier light📷 3

Lighthouses · North East England

Tynemouth North Pier light

Tynemouth North Pier light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.

Free🐕👶
Converted warehouse, East Street, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 4757917📷 3

Theatres · North East England

Empire Theatre, South Shields

Empire Theatre, South Shields in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Christ Church, North Shields📷 5

Historic churches · North East England

Christ Church, North Shields

Christ Church, North Shields — grade II listed church in North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.

Free↗ northshieldsparish.org
Herd Groyne Light📷 3

Lighthouses · North East England

Herd Groyne Light

Herd Groyne Light — lighthouse in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.

Free🐕👶↗ fabulousnorth.com
New High Light📷 3

Lighthouses · North East England

New High Light

New High Light — architectural structure in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.

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Southern edge of Frenchman's Bay - geograph.org.uk - 8104720📷 4

Lighthouses · North East England

The Leas

The Leas in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Sign, Redburn Dene, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 6556997📷 4

Parks · North East England

Wet N Wild

Wet N Wild in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Pen Bal Coffee Cabin, Oxford Street Car Park, Tynemouth - geograph.org.uk - 8121726📷 4

Piers · North East England

Tyne Turrets

Tyne Turrets in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
St Hilda's Church, South Shields📷 3

Historic churches · North East England

St Hilda's Church, South Shields

St Hilda's Church, South Shields — Grade II listed building in South Shields, South Tyneside, UK.

Free♿↗ kristopherking2.wixsite.com
Entrance, Grand Hotel, Grand Parade, Tynemouth - geograph.org.uk - 6769693📷 5

Hotels · North East England

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ grandhoteltynemouth.co.uk
Mural, Dale Street - geograph.org.uk - 8248436📷 5

B&Bs · North East England

The Clifton

The Clifton — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ theclifton.co.uk
Back of Lemon Street, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 1804485📷 5

Historic churches · North East England

Gurdwara Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khas

Gurdwara Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khas — a church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ gurdwarasahib.org.uk
Mural, Dale Street - geograph.org.uk - 8248436📷 5

B&Bs · North East England

Forest Guest House

Forest Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

↗ forestguesthouse.co.uk
The Trimmers Arms - geograph.org.uk - 3875063📷 5

Historic churches · North East England

Al Azhar Mosque

Al Azhar Mosque — a church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Fish Quay Old Low Light📷 3

Lighthouses · North East England

Fish Quay Old Low Light

Fish Quay Old Low Light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.

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Benchmark, King Street Railway Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7084806📷 5

Cafés · North East England

Caffè Nero

Caffè Nero — a café in scotland lowlands. Cuisine: coffee shop. Brand: Caffè Nero.

♿↗ caffenero.com
Tyne South Pier light📷 3

Lighthouses · North East England

Tyne South Pier light

Tyne South Pier light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.

Free🐕👶
George V postbox on Ocean Road, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 5887929📷 5

Historic churches · North East England

Baitul Ma'mur Jame-E- Masjid and Islamic Center

Baitul Ma'mur Jame-E- Masjid and Islamic Center — a church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Fish Quay Low Light📷 3

Lighthouses · North East England

Fish Quay Low Light

Fish Quay Low Light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.

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John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue in Ocean Road - geograph.org.uk - 8248475📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Kirkpatrick

The Kirkpatrick in England North East, United Kingdom.

Rear of houses on Harton Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2705384📷 3

Historic churches · North East England

St Wilfrid's RC College

St Wilfrid's RC College in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free↗ st-wilfrids.org
Wind Turbine, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 1804478Flagship📷 4

Cathedrals · North East England

Jarrow

Jarrow in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Looking along Fowler Street in South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 7198169📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Scotia Public House

The Scotia Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ twsitelines.info
Arched Passageway, The Grove, Tynemouth - geograph.org.uk - 6767263📷 5

Abbeys & priories · North East England

Tynemouth

Tynemouth in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Master Mariners Homes - geograph.org.uk - 7534323📷 5

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Duke of Northumberland

Duke of Northumberland — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Long Sand - geograph.org.uk - 326286📷 4

Natural landmarks · North East England

Sharpness Point

Sharpness Point in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 7736531📷 4

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Collingwood Monument

Collingwood Monument in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕👶
Queen Victoria📷 4

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria — Public artwork (statue) by Alfred Turner.

Free
Mural, Dale Street - geograph.org.uk - 8248436📷 4

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Boats

Boats — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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George V postbox on Ocean Road, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 5887929📷 4

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Fish

Fish — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Life Brigade Blue Plaque - geograph.org.uk - 3005377📷 4

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Volunteer Life Brigade House

Volunteer Life Brigade House — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Old Gravestones - geograph.org.uk - 2850322📷 3

Theatres · North East England

Albion Cinema

Albion Cinema in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ cinematreasures.org
Post Office on Front Street - geograph.org.uk - 7709523📷 3

Stadiums · North East England

North Shields F.C.

North Shields F.C. in England North East, United Kingdom.

5 Northumberland Place, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 6756308📷 3

Historic churches · North East England

Y Radio

Y Radio in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Tynemouth Priory - geograph.org.uk - 5624445📷 3

Castles · North East England

Jingling Geordie's Hole

Jingling Geordie's Hole in England North East, United Kingdom.

👶↗ english-heritage.org.uk
George V postbox on Ocean Road, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 5887929📷 3

Other places · North East England

2013 South Shields by-election

2013 South Shields by-election in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free♿
Car park off Temple Park Road - geograph.org.uk - 2705407📷 3

Other places · North East England

Mortimer Community College

Mortimer Community College in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free↗ mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk
Rear of houses on Harton Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2705384📷 3

Other places · North East England

South Shields Community School

South Shields Community School in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ sscschool.net
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 7892826📷 3

Other places · North East England

Tyne Coast College

Tyne Coast College in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ stc.ac.uk
Travelling crane, Port of Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 4013330📷 3

Other places · North East England

Tyne Renewable Energy Plant

Tyne Renewable Energy Plant in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ mgttyne.com
Arched Passageway, 2 Newcastle Terrace, Tynemouth - geograph.org.uk - 6761183📷 3

Abbeys & priories · North East England

Kings Priory School

Kings Priory School in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Marsden House, 9 Front Street, Tynemouth - geograph.org.uk - 6761049📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

First World War Memorial Opposite Number 6

First World War Memorial Opposite Number 6 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
South African War Memorial, Front Street, Tynemouth - geograph.org.uk - 6761092📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2

South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Billy Mill Stores - geograph.org.uk - 2543039📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

War Memorial, Benches, Walls, Piers, Terrace and Steps

War Memorial, Benches, Walls, Piers, Terrace and Steps — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
6 Spring Terrace, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 6756342📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

War Memorial Outside St Cuthbert's Church

War Memorial Outside St Cuthbert's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Hilda's church, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 3235968📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

War memorial outside St Hilda's Church

War memorial outside St Hilda's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕
Entrance to the Albert Edward Dock - geograph.org.uk - 1238928📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Accumulator Tower In Albert Edward Dock

Accumulator Tower In Albert Edward Dock — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Port Marker Buoy Artwork, Fish Quay, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 7191950📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Buoys

Buoys — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue in Ocean Road - geograph.org.uk - 8248475📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

man with the donkey

man with the donkey — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕
John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue in Ocean Road - geograph.org.uk - 8248475📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

The Golden Lion

The Golden Lion — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Former Dock Master's House, 40-41 Fish Quay, North Shields - geograph.org.uk - 7938972📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Old Low Light

Old Low Light — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

🐕👶↗ oldlowlight.co.uk
Newer houses off King George Road - geograph.org.uk - 5300423📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Robert Readhead Park

Robert Readhead Park — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕