South Shields Market Square, South Tyneside

#12 among attractions in South Tyneside

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South Shields Market Square (address: Market Place) is a place located in South Tyneside (England kingdom) and belongs to the category of market, shopping.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 54°59'51"N latitude and 1°26'16"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. South Shields Market Square is a short distance from the following public transport stations: South Shields Town Centre (bus, 5 min walk), South Shields (light rail, 5 min walk), Newcastle (ferry, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: St Hilda's Church (church, 6 min walk), Customs House (theater, 6 min walk), South Shields Town Hall (city hall, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 54°59'51"N, 1°26'16"W

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Market PlaceSouth Tyneside United Kingdom

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South Shields Market Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lord Collingwood Monument, Wet N Wild, Royal Quays, Arbeia.

1.4 miNE
Museum
Lord Collingwood Monument, Tynemouth
36 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...
0.9 miW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Wet N Wild, South Tyneside
24 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 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Royal Quays, South Tyneside
25 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 miN
Ancient fortification remains and museum
Arbeia, South Tyneside
13 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.
0.9 miE
55°0'6"N • 1°25'2"W
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Tyneside
22 min walk • Amusement park, Theme park, Arcade
0.9 miN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
High and Low Lights of North Shields, South Tyneside
22 min walk • The High and Low Lights of North Shields are decommissioned leading lights in North Shields, Tyne and Wear in the United Kingdom.
0.4 miSE
City hall
South Shields Town Hall, South Tyneside
10 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.
0.9 miN
City hall
Tynemouth Town Hall, South Tyneside
24 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.
~1140 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Customs House, South Tyneside
6 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.
0.5 miNW
Piers and boardwalks
Shields Ferry, South Tyneside
13 min walk • The Shields Ferry operates across the River Tyne, between North Shields and South Shields in Tyne and Wear, England. The service is operated by the Tyne and Wear PTE. Prior to takeover by the PTE in 1972, it was known as the Market Place Ferry.
1 miNW
Church
Christ Church, South Tyneside
27 min walk • Christ Church, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England is an Anglican church in the parish of North Shields Christ Church, Diocese of Newcastle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Shields Market Square?

Nearby attractions include St Hilda's Church, South Tyneside (6 min walk), Customs House, South Tyneside (6 min walk), South Shields Town Hall, South Tyneside (10 min walk), North East Maritime Trust, South Tyneside (12 min walk).

How to get to South Shields Market Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Shields Market Square:

Bus

South Shields Town Centre • Lines: 426, 436 (5 min walk)
South Shields Transport Interchange (6 min walk)

Light rail

South Shields • Lines: Yellow (5 min walk)
Chichester • Lines: Yellow (20 min walk)

Ferry

Newcastle • Lines: Newcastle - IJmuiden (17 min walk)