Location: South Shields
Top Things to do in South Shields
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in South Shields, England
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. Crafty Corner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Situated in the seaside town of South Shields, a warm welcome awaits you as you step through the door of our spacious, bright & what we feel is one of the best-stocked craft shops in the North East. We're very proud to have won Craft Retailer of the Year (North East) at the British Craft Awards 2014 and to have been shortlisted again in 2015. We run regular workshops and classes from our studio.
2. Quest Rooms
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
South Tyneside's first escape room. Located inside Brinkburn CIO, South Shields, just off Harton Lane.
3. Ziggy’s
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Sick of listening to the same 5 chart songs? Ziggy’s is the place for you. The home of great music, great people and affordable drinks! This fun bar is open Thurs - Sub evening until 2am and opens at 9am everyday. Everything from live music, karaoke, themed nights and even bingo!
Reviewed By DaleL170
Great bar with amazing staff too, it’s a little gem in the heart of South Shields and well Zingo Bingo on a Wednesday afternoon is a MUST !!
4. The Customs House
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
The Customs House is South Tyneside's premier arts centre offering great arts & entertainment for all. We are a theatre, cinema, gallery, cafe, wedding venue & a provider of cultural development services. Want to know more? Why not get in touch?
Reviewed By PhilipandSheena - Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
It's back open with Covid Secure one way systems around the building and seating blocked off into socially distanced bubbles. That's not a sentence anyone would understand six months ago, and probably won't in five years time..... But it was great to see the place back in action. The show was fantastic and the app to order drinks to your seat was great. Overall a great night out, it was super to see the place open again.
5. LivBeauty
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
South Shields beauty salon offering spa like services. We offer Elemis, CACI Jessica manicures and pedicures. We also have the only St Tropez Airport tanning booth offering perfect tans. Along with Environ we are you one stop shop for beauty and skin care.
6. The Steamboat
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By tazah1
The steamboat is a nice traditional pub and the staff are very friendly. There is a wide range of beers to choose from with a good price range. And Also many spirits to choose from.
7. Buzz Bingo South Shields
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
8. South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
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4.0 based on 217 reviews
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery will remain closed until further notice, following the announcement that our region remains in Coronavirus Tier 3. Whilst we're closed you can enjoy exhibition and collections content and fun family activities on our website and social media or by joining our mailing list at mustseemuseums.org.uk.
Reviewed By KatharineMScott - Surbiton, United Kingdom
Lovely little museum of local history ... lovely to see local art work too ... This museum also has a very quaint cafe with amazing rubarb cake !
9. Laserforce at Quasar Amusements
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Quasar Amusements is the new family entertainment center at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Shields. Laserforce (formally Quasar South Shields) opened in March 2016 and is fast becoming a favourite place with kids and adults alike. It's the perfect place for kids, students, adults, schools and sport teams. Laser Maze Test your skill and agility in this Mission Impossible style game. Going through the room (one person at a time), see if you can make it without breaking any of the beams. You have 5 lives and 90 seconds to get through. Players can watch each other on the camera and try to beat each others scores. Arcades Laserforce, Laser Maze, Pushers, Cranes, Video Games, Fruit Machines, Pool and Air Hockey. Quasar Amusements has everything for the whole family to enjoy. Whether it's the little on taking a ride on the Fire Truck or Pepper Pig, the teens enjoying Laserforce or the grown ups having a game of pool - we have something for everyone.
10. The Dolly Peel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Cosy Traditional Ale House, Comfy Seats In Our Snug Area, Polite Conversation And Happy Helpful Staff. We Serve Real Ales As Well As A Large Array Of Lagers, Wines , Spirits, Ciders, Soft Drinks And If You Require Something Warm Try Our Hot Totty, Tea Or Selection Of Coffees. We Have Also Introduced A Large Selection Of Non Alcoholic Drinks For The Drivers.
