Location: South Shields
Top Things to do in South Shields
8 Sights & Landmarks in South Shields That You Shouldn't Miss
South Shields is a coastal town at the mouth of the River Tyne, England, about 4.84 miles (7.79 km) downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne. Historically in County Durham, the town has a population of 75,337, the third largest in Tyneside after Newcastle and Gateshead. It is part of the metropolitan borough of South Tyneside which includes the towns of Jarrow and Hebburn. South Shields is represented in Parliament by Labour MP Emma Lewell-Buck.
Restaurants in South Shields
1. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
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Reviewed By 335kimberleyp - Grimsby, United Kingdom
This was the fort that supplied hadrians wall for the Romans’ , reconstructed buildings and friendly willing helpful staff made this a gem of a place to visit , little known to ordinary folk it was a lovely treat to find this , lucky we got to see it as they shut at the end of sept till next season , we’ll worth a visit for anyone interested in the Roman history of the region .
2. Marsden Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By BluesBoy69 - Stanley, United Kingdom
Wonderful walk along the cliff tops. Steps are steep, lift available if you use the restaurant. Rocky beach, climbing, rock pools, caves it’s a wonderful place to explore. Spend an hour wandering
3. Conversation Piece
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By williamnA2295HB
An intriguing set of partly human sculptures in groupings and different postures. In my experience, children love them and are fascinated by them. The statues and their postures and placing suggest different stories and characters, go along and see what you think.
4. John Simpson Kirkpatrick Memorial Statue
5. Trow Point Disappearing Gun
6. St Michael and All Angels Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. St Peter's Church
8. St Bede's R C Church
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