The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in South Shields, England

April 29, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

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

47 Baring Street, South Shields NE33 2DR England +44 191 425 4425 [email protected] http://craftycorneruk.co.uk
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Crafty Corner

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. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Baring Street, South Shields NE33 2BB England +44 191 277 1410 [email protected] http://www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk
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4.5 based on 384 reviews

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Whilst we are closed you can enjoy exhibition and collections content and activities on our website and social media or by joining our mailing list at mustseemuseums.org.uk.

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 .

3. South and North Marine Parks

Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD England +44 191 424 7788 [email protected] https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/34417/South-Marine-Park
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4.5 based on 511 reviews

South and North Marine Parks

Reviewed By joewx123 - South Shields, United Kingdom

Beautiful park in the summer right on the coast with a boating lake and miniature steam railway also children's play area and restaurant

4. The Customs House

Theatre & Restaurant Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1ES England +44 191 454 1234 [email protected] http://www.customshouse.co.uk
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4.5 based on 282 reviews

The Customs House

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. Souter lighthouse

Address: Souter Lighthouse Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, South Shields, SR6 7NH ..., South Shields England +44 191 529 3161 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/souter-lighthouse-and-the-leas/
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4.5 based on 238 reviews

Souter lighthouse

Reviewed By stephenwE5294QM - Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

Souter Lighthouse looks like a proper lighthouse, red and white stripes, standing defiantly on top of a rugged coastline looking down on the cold North Sea. It also has the distinction of being the world’s first electric powered lighthouse, so it’s worth the visit for that alone. But if you are a walker, or have a dog, the windswept coastal walks around the lighthouse are stunning! You could walk for a couple of hours around the area and there’s good car parking on site. Great place to visit.

6. Marsden Beach

143 Marsden Lane, South Shields NE34 7HN England
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4.5 based on 205 reviews

Marsden Beach

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

7. Bents Park

Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD England http://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/8896/bents-park
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Bents Park

Reviewed By joewx123 - South Shields, United Kingdom

down on south shields foreshore its ideal in the summer for the many live shows that are provided for free, also they have many exhibitions such as food fairs and caravan shows

8. Sandhaven Beach

South Shields England
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Sandhaven Beach

Reviewed By bess131517

always so clean, love the dunes and how white the beach is, on a hot day it reminds me of being abroad

9. Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD England +44 191 456 1617 [email protected] http://www.oceanbeach.co.uk
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4.0 based on 474 reviews

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

Free Admission amusement park located on the sea front in South Shields. Over 40 rides and attractions, amusement arcades, game stalls and more. Rides for young and old. Use our tap and pay Fun Cards to go on the rides - your credits don't expire so you only pay for what you want to go on. Great discounts online.

Reviewed By ryangraysafc - Sunderland, United Kingdom

Very nice place fish and chips are lovely from blue marlin in ocean beach loads of rides and stuff to do

4 Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JA England +44 191 211 5599 [email protected] http://www.southshieldsmuseum.org.uk
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4.0 based on 217 reviews

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

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 !

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