North Shields, South Tyneside

Name: North Shields
Address: South Tyneside, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in South Tyneside

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North Shields is a coastal town on the north bank of the River Tyne in the North Tyneside borough in Tyne and Wear, North East England. North Shields is 8 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town's name derives from Middle English schele meaning "temporary sheds or huts used by fishermen". Historically North Shields was part of the Tynemouth County Borough in Northumberland until 1974, when it became part of Tyne and Wear. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°0'35"N, 1°26'45"W

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South Tyneside United Kingdom

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North Shields – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Lord Collingwood Monument, Wet N Wild, Royal Quays.

1.2 miNE
Forts and castles, Ruins, Historical place
Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth
32 min walk • Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic site steeped in both religious and military history, located on a rocky headland in Tynemouth, England. The site offers breathtaking views of the North Sea and the River Tyne, making it a picturesque destination for tourists...
1.1 miE
Museum
Lord Collingwood Monument, Tynemouth
28 min walk • The Lord Collingwood Monument stands as a proud testament to the maritime heritage of Tynemouth, United Kingdom. Overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne, this stately monument is dedicated to Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood, who played a pivotal role in the Royal...
1.1 miSW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Wet N Wild, South Tyneside
29 min walk • Wet N Wild was an indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the United Kingdom's largest indoor water park when opened in 1993, a title subsequently claimed by Sandcastle Waterpark. The park was situated in the Royal Quays complex, and featured...
1.3 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Royal Quays, South Tyneside
34 min walk • Royal Quays is an area of North Shields, North Tyneside, England, beside the River Tyne. Built on the site of former docks, and containing the pre-existing North Shields International Ferry Terminal, the area was renamed Royal Quays in 1990 and redeveloped with housing, a...
0.5 miSE
Ancient fortification remains and museum
Arbeia, South Tyneside
14 min walk • Arbeia was a large Roman fort in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, now ruined, and which has been partially reconstructed. It was first excavated in the 1870s and all modern buildings on the site were cleared in the 1970s.
1.4 miNE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth
36 min walk • Blue Reef is a national chain of public aquariums in England.
1.3 miSE
55°0'6"N • 1°25'2"W
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Tyneside
33 min walk • Amusement park, Theme park, Arcade
0.5 miE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
High and Low Lights of North Shields, South Tyneside
13 min walk • The High and Low Lights of North Shields are decommissioned leading lights in North Shields, Tyne and Wear in the United Kingdom.
1.2 miSE
City hall
South Shields Town Hall, South Tyneside
31 min walk • South Shields Town Hall is a Grade II listed building on Westoe Road in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. It serves as the headquarters of South Tyneside Council.
~60 ftNW
City hall
Tynemouth Town Hall, South Tyneside
1 min walk • Tynemouth Town Hall, also known as North Shields Town Hall, is a municipal building in Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Tynemouth County Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Customs House, South Tyneside
27 min walk • The Customs House is an arts venue in South Shields, South Tyneside, North East England. It is the only non-amateur theatre in the borough, the local arts development agency, the largest gallery and, until recently, the only cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Shields?

Nearby attractions include Tynemouth Town Hall, South Tyneside (1 min walk), Christ Church, South Tyneside (4 min walk), Shields Ferry, South Tyneside (11 min walk), North East Maritime Trust, South Tyneside (13 min walk).

How to get to North Shields by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Shields:

Bus

Northumberland Square • Lines: 306 (2 min walk)
North Shields Town Centre • Lines: 11, 306 (3 min walk)

Light rail

North Shields • Lines: Yellow (5 min walk)
Tynemouth • Lines: Yellow (22 min walk)