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South Shields is a town on the south bank of the River Tyne at its mouth. It is now largely part of the Tyne & Wear conurbation which includes Newcastle and Gateshead, and is a large residential area. South Shields has been settled since the earliest times. It has the remains of the Roman fort Arbeia, and of a Norman church.

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Arbeia Roman Fort

Four miles east of the end of Hadrian’s Wall, Arbeia Roman Fort, in South Shields, guarded the entrance to the River Tyne. Built around AD160, the stone fort played an...

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Arbeia Roman Fort

Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system. The Fort was originally built to house...

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Leas, The

A two-mile stretch of land situated on the coast between South Shields and Marsden, The Leas is popular with dog walkers, horse riders and kite flyers who use the mass...

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Marsden Grotto

Overlooking Marsden Beach, Marsden Grotto is a unique attraction being situated inside a cave in the cliff face and is the only such attraction in Europe to do so. The...

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South Shields Central Library

South Shields Central Library contains a vast collection of books, talking books, newspaper archives, DVDs, CDs and study guides. The library has a series of interactive terminals, each of...

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South Shields Golf Club

Overlooked by Cleadon Hills on one side and overlooking the North Sea on the other, South Shields Golf Club is a picturesque setting for the game. The 18-hole course is...

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South Shields Museum

South Shields Museum and Gallery explores a long and fascinating cultural history in this region of the northeast. One of the central exhibitions is dedicated to the life and...

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South Tyneside Library

The South Tyneside Library includes a large local history collection covering the history of the region and the people that live within it. The library also has an extensive...

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Tyne, The

Britain’s second oldest preserved lifeboat, the Tyne, stands as a symbol of sacrifice and courage next to the Wouldhave Memorial, between the South and North Marine Parks. The simple, wooden...

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Bedes World (< 1 Mile)

Discover the exciting world of Venerable Bede, early Europe’s greatest scholar who lived and worked at the monastery of Wearmouth Jarrow 1300 years ago. Bede’s World’s attractions include interactive exhibitions...

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St Paul's Monastery (< 1 Mile)

Home of the Venerable Bede, the chronicler of the beginnings of Christianity, Jarrow is one of the most important and studied monastic sites of Anglo-Saxon heritage. The oldest dedication...

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Whitburn Golf Club (Approx 3 Miles)

A picturesque but challenging 18-hole golf course, Whitburn Golf Club is situated on the edge of Whitburn village and overlooks the North Sea. The first 13 holes are similar in...

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Tynemouth Watch House Museum (Approx 3 Miles)

The Tynemouth Watch House Museum houses the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, a voluntary shore based rescue service that was established in 1864. The small museum displays artefacts, pictures and...

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Tynemouth Priory and Castle (Approx 3 Miles)

This priory dates from 1085 when it was home to a colony of Benedictine monks. Today there is still a small 15th Century vaulted chapel on the site. Situated...

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Souter Lighthouse (Approx 4 Miles)

Souter Lighthouse started operating in 1871 and was, at the time, the most advanced in the world, being the first to be powered by electricity. Visitors can explore the lighthouse,...

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Souter Lighthouse (Approx 4 Miles)

Souter Lighthouse once protected shipping from the notorious rocks in the approaches to the rivers Tyne and Wear. Now it offers a safe haven for visitors. You can explore...

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Blue Reef Aquarium (Approx 4 Miles)

The ultimate undersea safari, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. Explore the drama of the North Sea and the dazzling beauty of a spectacular coral reef....

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Segedunum Roman Fort (Approx 5 Miles)

This Roman fort was originally built as part of a massive frontier system that the Romans built across the north of England in order to defend the empire from attack....

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Hylton Castle (Approx 5 Miles)

Sir William Hylton built the original castle around 1400, and this distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse is all that is left of the fine building that he created. Overseen...

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