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