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. Or enjoy close encounters with seahorses, sharks, giant octopus, frogs,...

The golden sands of Tynemouth Long Sands stretch for half a mile from the village of Cullercoats at the Northern end to the rocky outcrops guarding King Edwards Bay at the southern end. At low tide several patches or...

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 at the mouth of the River Tyne, on a steep...

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 relics from old shipwrecks that have been found or dealt...

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 essential role in the mighty frontier system. Originally built to...

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 a garrison and soon became the military supply base for...

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 in our stunning museum, an anglo-saxon demonstration farm with rare...

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 which allows easy access to the Internet as well as...

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 works of Catherine Cookson, one of the most famous authors...

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 collection of texts that relate to a broad range of...

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 stone at the local church offers the date of 685AD,...

The Stephenson Railway Museum allows visitors to re-live the great age of steam, enjoying a range of pioneering steam technology under one roof. At the centre of the collection is the famous Stephenson’s ‘Billy’ the early forerunner of 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 construction shows how brave the people who manned her must...

Whitley Bay Ice Rink is used by thousands of people each week. Whether you are an experienced ice skater, hockey player or absolute beginner, the Ice Rink is available all the year round and offers something for everyone. Come and...