Visitor attractions and information for
South Shields
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Segedunum
Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend - Segedunum
Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne, Hadrian's Wall.
Tel: 0191 236 9347. About
7 miles west of South Shields. |
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Tynemouth Priory and Castle Tyne and Wear
- NE30 4BZ. Tel: 0191 257 1090. Managed by English Heritage,
Tynemouth Priory is the burial place of saints and kings, and
is a place of religious significance. About 8 miles north of South Shields. |
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Arbeia
Roman Fort & Museum, Baring Street, South Shields Tel: 0191
456 1369 Four miles east of the end of Hadrian's Wall, Arbeia
Roman Fort guarded the entrance to the River Tyne.The excavated
remains, stunning reconstructions of original buildings and finds
discovered at the Fort combine to give a unique insight into
life in Roman Britain.
On the outskirts of South Shields. |
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Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane,
North Shields Tel: 0191 200 7146 The Museum is home to George
Stephenson's 'Billy', a forerunner of the world-famous Rocket,
and many other engines from the great age of steam including
'Jackie Milburn', named after the Newcastle United legend. About 5 miles north of South Shields. |
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Souter
Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland Tel: 01915 293161
- Souter Lighthouse overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay, high
above the rocks and notorious currents of the 'Whitburn Steel'.
It started operating in 1871 and at the time, was the most advanced
in the world. Visitors can climb the 76 steps to the top of the
tower to enjoy wide views of the coastline, from the mouth of
the Tyne to the Tees. Tea-room with indoor & outdoor facilities
and National Trust shop. About 2 miles south of South Shields. |
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