Welcome to South Shields

South Shields is a coastal town located in Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated at the mouth of the River Tyne and has a rich history dating back to Roman times. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning coastline, and vibrant cultural scene. South Shields is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.

One of the main attractions in South Shields is the beach. The town has several beaches, including Sandhaven Beach, Littlehaven Beach, and Marsden Beach. These beaches are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The coastline is also popular with walkers and hikers, who can enjoy stunning views of the North Sea and the surrounding countryside.

South Shields is also home to several cultural attractions. The Customs House is a popular venue for theatre, music, and comedy. The town also has several museums, including the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, which showcases the history and culture of the town. The annual South Tyneside Festival is a major event in the town's calendar, featuring live music, street performances, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Local Schools

School	Details
Marine Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Burden	Hatfield Square Woodbine Estate South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 2RD 01914554513 School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Devine	Claypath Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4PG 1914560108 School Website
Westoe Crown Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Price	Sea Winnings Way South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 3NS 01914272160 School Website
Laygate Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Lauder	Laygate Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4JJ 01914562470 School Website
Hadrian Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Scott Brown	Baring Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 2BB 01914554514 School Website
Tyne Coast College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Whiterod	St George's Avenue South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 6ET 1914273500
Mortimer Community College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Simon Hignett	Reading Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4UG 01914566511 School Website
Mortimer Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr P.J. Bennett	Mortimer Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0RW 01914554504 School Website
Autismable Cic Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Forster	The Captains Row South Shields NE33 5AS 1914560894 School Website
Waterville Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Nugent	Waterville Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 6SL 01916918500 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 6.00 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 6.54 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 7.31 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 7.77 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 9.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Super-Tech Cars 0191 454 5164 1 Robson Terrace, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1PD 0.13 Miles
Station Taxis 0191 455 3232 37 Mile End Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1TA 0.38 Miles
Princess Taxis 0191 455 2424 140 Victoria Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 4NQ 0.45 Miles
Westoe Taxis 0191 454 4941 48 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 4DZ 0.66 Miles
Dial A Cab 0191 455 8888 12 Laygate, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1SH 0.70 Miles
Central Taxis 0191 258 1000 8 Railway Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6QD 1.17 Miles
Tynemouth Taxis Ltd 0191 258 0555 Metro/Railway Ter, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6RP 1.17 Miles
Taxis In Southshields 247 0191 466 1006 37 Westhope Rd, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 6JT 1.30 Miles
Canny Auto Hire 0845 634 4808 Unit 6A Waterville Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6UA 1.41 Miles
Preston Taxis 0191 296 0296 Station Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE30 4RE 1.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
12 Broughton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ocean Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Royal Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Salisbury Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mowbray Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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St Aidans Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Dam No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Vincent Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedley Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Flagg Court Health Centre	Flagg Court Dale Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 2LS
Flagg Court Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Flagg Court Dale Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 2LS
Dr Haques Surgery 0191 4555922	Flagg Court South Shields NE33 2LX
St George And Riverside Medical Practice	Flagg Court Health Centre Dale Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 2LX
Flagg Court Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Flagg Court Dale Street South Shields NE33 2LX

Local Stores

Mortimer Road - South Shields
Mortimer Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 0RU
0191 4967294
Store Website
1.06 miles

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SPAR Lord Street
4 - 6 Lord Street
South Shields
NE33 3DB
01914271487
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Shields Quays Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Station Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 1RD 0191 496 9700 southshieldsquays@vets4pets.com 0.31 miles

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Westoe Vets Ltd
157 Westoe Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 3PD 0191 456 1087 westoe.vets@gmail.com Website 0.42 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd
2 Stanhope Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4BU 0191 456 3366 sswillowsvet@hotmail.co.uk 0.75 miles
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Ayres Veterinary Hospital
19 Ayres Terrace North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0HL 0191 258 6886 ayresvethosp@cvsvets.com Website 1.41 miles
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Strachan, Tyson &Amp; Hamilton
56 Front Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE30 4BX 0191 2578543 Website 1.52 miles

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Blythman &Amp; Partners
31 Boldon Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0AR 0191 456 4209 blythmans4@btconnect.com Website 1.60 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 1.37 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

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Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back. 3 Front St Lancashire 3.49 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 4.33 miles

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Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 6.86 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 7.03 miles

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Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach. Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage 1 Links Rd Blyth NE24 3PH 7.60 miles

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