Location: North Shields
Top Things to do in North Shields
Top 8 Free Things to do in North Shields, England
North Shields is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne in North East England, eight miles (13 km) north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Historically part of Northumberland, its name derives from Middle English schele meaning "temporary sheds or huts used by fishermen".
Restaurants in North Shields
1. Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Fiddler's Green is a memorial which was erected to the memory of those Fishermen who have lost their lives at sea, particularly those who have sailed beyond the piers of the River Tyne. The memorial is a metal sculpture which depicts a Fisherman sitting on a bollard reflecting in thought.
Reviewed By 667billt - North Shields, United Kingdom
A fabulous fitting memorial to the history of the area. A must see when visiting area. Wonderful location.
2. Royal Quays Marina
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By checkers2019
A slow walk around the Marina blows all the cobwebs away. Lovely boats with a well maintained working marina with a restaurant that has everything you need.
3. The Spread Eagle
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Pub and Restaurant
Reviewed By 781yanii - North Shields, United Kingdom
We decided to take away our food tonight after a couple of beers the in the Spread. The atmosphere was friendly & relaxed in the pub. The food was amazing when we got home. Would definitely recommend both for food or just for a pint. It’s a must visit!
4. The Border Terrier
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
5. Northumberland Park
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Pushti - Wakefield, United Kingdom
We had a really pleasant couple of hours here. Nice park to stroll through, with various planted areas to look at and explore, a long history to investigate, parts of the park date back to medieval times and a pet cemetary. This is a place for all the family to enjoy. In the centre is a large pond with duck. There is a play area and BMX / skate park.
6. North Shields Fish Quay
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By GlennA946 - Whitehaven, United Kingdom
I can remember the Fish Quay as a boy when it was mostly a working fish port and not really a tourist attraction unless you liked fishing boats. The Fish Quay still is a working fish port, though on a much smaller scale than in the seventies, but the non industrial part of the Fish Quay has been totally redeveloped for tourists. Firstly Bell St, which faces on to the Fish Quay, contains several restaurants with good 'reputations and reasonable prices. Then there's the Low Lights Tavern, North Shields oldest pub, which dates back to 1760, and is very popular with real ale fans. Also of interest is the statue of a fisherman, dedicated to the thousands of fishermen who have lost their lives at sea over the centuries, dressed in a flat cap and smoking a cigarette, as fishermen traditionally did. Then there's a jetty that's popular with anglers and a small beach near the statue. I would recommend the Fish Quay to anyone who wants to see a mixture of a tourist attraction and working fishing port and in summer it has attractions such as food festivals and markets.
7. The Fish Quay Fair
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
8. Royal Quays, Outlet Centre
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3.0 based on 172 reviews
The Royal Quays Outlet Centre has over 50 of your favourite stores and hundreds of your favourite brands. Plus with over 740 free car parking spaces it couldn't be easier to visit!
Reviewed By brewerybear - North Shields, United Kingdom
Great couple of weekends leading up to christmas, there seems to be a new buzz around the centre, yes it has some empty units, but find me a high street that doesnt, plenty of people, plenty of stores Next, Gap, Poundland, and some fab inderpendants, it seems that efforts are being made, a great 3 weekend christmas pop-up market, new cafe and some cocktails and craft beers to keep us entertained whilst shopping. Perhaps 2021, is the year of the revival of Royal Quays, it certianly seems like something is on the horizon.
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