Things to do in South Shields
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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.
Sage Gateshead
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
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.
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.
Areas of South Shields
Westoe
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Stadium of Light
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Sage Gateshead
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Tyne Bridge
- Angel of the North
- Chinatown
- Diggerland
- Kingston Park Stadium
- The Gate
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
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