Andrew’s guidebook
Food scene
Harbour Lights
101 Lawe RdFriendly, great food and views-dog friendly
Colmans Seafood Temple
Sea RoadExcellent local fish and chips
Ocean Road
Ocean RoadA range of bars, Italian, English and Indian Cuisine with plenty of choice
Pubs
The Steamboat
27 Mill DamFriendly very traditional pub that speciaises in its wide range of real ale and whisky
Bamburgh
175 Bamburgh AvenueThe best beer garden with beautiful views
More bar and restaurants than you can shake a stick at and a lovely walk to Tynemouth
10 locals recommend
North Shields Fish Quay
Fish QuayMore bar and restaurants than you can shake a stick at and a lovely walk to Tynemouth
Sightseeing
Enjoy a trip across the River Tyne to North Shields fish quay with its numerous bars, restaurants and cafes.
7 locals recommend
Shields Ferry Landing (South Shields)
Ferry StreetEnjoy a trip across the River Tyne to North Shields fish quay with its numerous bars, restaurants and cafes.
The largest open air living museum you will find is a great day out for all.
194 locals recommend
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
The largest open air living museum you will find is a great day out for all.
A historic pub and eater located directly on the beach and was constructed by dynamiting directly into the cliff face. The location is scenic, original and haunted.
16 locals recommend
Marsden Grotto
Coast RoadA historic pub and eater located directly on the beach and was constructed by dynamiting directly into the cliff face. The location is scenic, original and haunted.
Sandhaven Beach
A beautiful and scenic place to walk and visit.
A historic Roman forte in the historically rich 'Lawe Top' area in the town. Free entry and a warm welcome for all.
18 locals recommend
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Baring StreetA historic Roman forte in the historically rich 'Lawe Top' area in the town. Free entry and a warm welcome for all.
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Sea Roadgreat fun in the traditional seaside tradition
City/town information
A beautiful and vibrant costal town located on the south banks of the River Tyne.
27 locals recommend
South Shields
A beautiful and vibrant costal town located on the south banks of the River Tyne.
Fun
Wet N Wild
Rotary WayA fantastic waterpark
Often live music, massive fields, a lake with pedal boat and a modern and big children's play park
12 locals recommend
South Marine Park
2 Bents Park RdOften live music, massive fields, a lake with pedal boat and a modern and big children's play park
Traveler advice
Getting around
The Metro Train link provide excellent access to Newcastle
Tickets need to be purchased at station before boarding trains