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 South Shields is situated at the mouth
of the river Tyne. South Tyneside is easy to reach by air, rail
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South Shields
- Travel by coach - If you'd like to speak
to someone about your journey you can ring Traveline on 0871
200 22 33. The Metro system brings visitors into the heart of
South Shields. |
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South Shields
- Travel by road - South Shields is on
the A 183. A nearby large town is Newcastle upon Tyne. South
Shields is about 125 miles from EDINBURGH and about 290 miles
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Shields nearby station - Travel by train -
Newcastle Station, Neville Street, Newcastle, NE1 5DL. Newcastle is
a key stop on the East Coast Main Line. GNER, Virgin Trains,
Northern Rail, First Transpennine Express, First ScotRail between
them run services through Newcastle to many UK destinations. |
East Midlands, South East England. Most trains run between London King's Cross and either Edinburgh Waverley or Leeds. Tel: 08457 225 333. www.gner.co.uk |
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Newcastle
International Airport, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13
8BZ. Tel: 0870 122 1488. The A1 by-passes
the city centre and leads directly to the airport via the dual
carriageway A696. Restaurants, cafes and bars available within
Newcastle International Airport. Newcastle airport is about 18
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Shields - Ferries - The Shields Ferry
provides a convenient link across the Tyne from South to North
Shields. International Ferry services operate to North Shields
throughout the year from Holland, Norway and Sweden. |
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South Shields
- Sport - South Shields Golf Club, Cleadon
Hills, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 8EG. Tel: 01914560475. |
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South Shields
- Sport - Littlehaven Beach lies at the
mouth of the River Tyne and offers excellent sailing, windsurfing,
angling and panoramic views of the estuary. Temple Park Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields,
NE34 8QN. Tel. 0191 456 9119. Squash Courts, swimming and more. |
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South Shields
- Shopping - There is a newly refurbished
Market place and main shopping area. Markets are held 4 days
a week in a traditional square, with the 18th century Old Town
Hall and historic church of St. Hilda. Marks & Spencer, 82 King
Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1JE. Tel: 0191 455
5443. British Home Store
South Shields - Unit A Waterloo Square,
Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AS. Tel: 0845 8410263. |
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Shields - Entertainment and attractions -
The golden stretch of Sandhaven Beach is popular with visitors.
Souter Lighthouse, Coast
Road, Whitburn, Sunderland Tel: 01915 293161 - Souter Lighthouse
overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay. About 2 miles south of South
Shields. |
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Shields - Other information - Arbeia Roman
Fort & Museum, Baring Street, South Shields Tel: 0191 456
1369. On the outskirts of South Shields. Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, North
Shields Tel: 0191 200 7146. About 5 miles north of South Shields.
South Shields library, NE34 9UG. Tel:
el. 07795 237650. |
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Ferry indicated is North Shields.
Airport indicated is Newcastle International. South Shields is on the A183. |
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Attractions (see details below)
Rail Stations (Not all stations shown). There
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 South Shields (photo- "Shields,
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- Woodhorn, Northumberland
Museum and Archives, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington,
Northumberland NE63 9YF.
- Gateshead Angel of the North, Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead
Tel: 0191 477 3478
- Discovery Museum, Blandford
Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4JA. (0191) 232 6789.
- Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend,
NE28 6HR. Tel: 0191 236 9347.
- Newcastle Racecourse,
High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP. Tel: 0191 236
2020. newcastle-racecourse.co.uk.
- Beamish - The North of England Open Air Museum, Co. Durham,
DH9 0RG. Tel: 01207 231811. beamish.org.uk.