South Shields

South Shields

South Shields is a traditional seaside resort with beautiful beaches and a dramatic coastline. Badly damaged by bombing during World War II, the town has undergone much replanning and rebuilding and is now a vibrant riverside town. Care has been taken to preserve the interesting relics of the past such as the Old Town Hall, built in 1768 in the market place. South of the centre is Westoe, an attractive village of Georgian and Victorian houses. It was the birthplace of Sir William Fox, who was the prime minister for New Zealand three times.

Must see and do

• Customs House, South Shields
• Planetarium South Tyneside College, South Shields
• South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, South Shields
• Wet 'N Wild, North Shields
• Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, South Shields
• Pier Amusements Centre, South Shields
• St Pauls Church and Monastic Site, Jarrow
• Bede's World, Jarrow     

Related Links

• South Tyneside Website (www.s-tyneside-mbc.gov.uk)
• North East England Official Visitor Information Site (www.visitnortheastengland.co.uk/)