Things to do in South Shields
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Recommended things to do in South Shields
Number of things to do | 49 |
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Things to do from | $8 |
Cheapest thing to do | Newcastle Upon Tyne Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG) |
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St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Angel of the North
Look up at one of England’s most iconic sculptures welcoming you to the northern part of the country with a warm embrace.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
Tyne Bridge
A familiar-looking tall green arch stretches across the lively Quayside area and joins the communes of Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in South Shields
Westoe
Westoe is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne.
- The Customs House
- Marsden Beach
- Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
- South and North Marine Parks
- St. James' Park
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Quayside
- Stadium of Light
- Durham University
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Port Of Tyne
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Newcastle Racecourse
- The Glasshouse
- Durham Cathedral
- Angel of the North
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Durham Castle
- Lumley Castle
- Northumbria University
- Castle Keep
- Tyne Bridge
- Sunderland Empire
- Chinatown
- North Pennines
- Intu
- The Gate
- Kingston Park Stadium
- University of Sunderland
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Tynemouth Castle
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
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