| South Shields is a coastal town in Tyne and Wear, | | | | of high ground known as the 'Lawe' overlooking the |
| England, on the south bank of the mouth of the | | | | sea at the mouth of the River Tyne. The museum |
| River Tyne, with a population of about 90,000. It is | | | | uses excavated remains, finds and a stunning |
| part of the metropolitan borough of South Tyneside. | | | | reconstruction of the original West Gate to give |
| Damaged by bombing during World War II, the town | | | | visitors a unique insight into life at the Roman fort. |
| has undergone much preplanning and rebuilding and is | | | | Visitors can also explore the fascinating Souter |
| now a vibrant riverside town. | | | | Lighthouse, now owned by the National Trust. This |
| The Tourist Information Centre offers advice and | | | | striking Victorian structure boasts wonderful views |
| information to help you make the most of your visit. | | | | over Marsden Bay and the notorious currents of |
| Experienced staff provides advice on | | | | Whitburn Steel. |
| accommodation, entertainment, places to visit, | | | | On the other side of the you can find wet and wild. |
| shopping, eating out, leisure activities and local | | | | Tropical indoor water park. A fun water playground |
| services. | | | | providing the wildest and wettest indoor rapid |
| The natural beauty of stunning cliff tops and award | | | | experience. Whirlpools, slides and meandering lazy |
| winning beaches to awe inspiring Roman history. The | | | | river. It provides a mix of water based fun activities |
| picturesque villages to friendly, bustling towns. The | | | | for all the family, where you pay once and play all |
| oasis of calm amongst the ruins of a monastery to all | | | | day. |
| the fun of the fair in a traditional seaside resort | | | | A passenger only cross river ferry also serves the |
| South Shields is a must. | | | | towns of North and South Shields. The Port of Tyne |
| South Shields Museum and Art Gallery features the | | | | situated at Tyne Dock is a growing terminal handling |
| Tales of South Tyneside Gallery an exhibition | | | | large volumes of freight, including exports from the |
| exploring local history during the life and times of | | | | Nissan car plant at Washington. |
| Dame Catherine Cookson. Born at Tyne Dock, South | | | | Weather is typical of the north east of England. Wet |
| Shields, the world famous author is South Tynesides | | | | and dull most of the time with the exception of |
| most famous resident. | | | | summer months July and August where if your lucky |
| Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, located on an area | | | | you may see some sunshine. |