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South Shields Docks: A Maritime Heritage Guide
Heritage Walking Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of South Shields
The Arab Quarter: Ocean Road's Multicultural Heritage
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Our Guides to South Shields
Moving to South Shields: The Complete Guide
Thinking about moving to South Shields? House prices, schools, the Metro, beaches, Ocean Road, and what life is really like in this seaside town.
Read guide →Heritage Walking Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of South Shields
From the Roman fort at Arbeia to the Herd Groyne Lighthouse, a self-guided walking trail through nearly 2,000 years of history -- Romans, lifeboats, seafarers, and the mouth of the Tyne.
The Arab Quarter: Ocean Road's Multicultural Heritage
How Yemeni seafarers settled in South Shields from the 1890s, built one of the UK's first purpose-built mosques, created Ocean Road's famous food scene, and shaped the town's unique multicultural identity.
Things to Do in South Shields
From the Roman ruins at Arbeia to the beaches of Sandhaven and the theatres at The Customs House, here is your complete guide to things to do in South Shields.
Upcoming Events
South Tyneside Festival: Sonny Tennet at Bents Park
South Shields' own Sonny Tennet headlines the Sunday Concert at Bents Park, supported by Cortney Dixon and Patrick Gosling. Free entry (priority tickets £6).
Pride in South Tyneside: Shayne Ward at Bents Park
Pride in South Tyneside returns at Bents Park featuring singer, actor and theatre star Shayne Ward. Free entry (priority tickets £6).
South Tyneside Festival: Nik Kershaw & Katrina at Bents Park
Nik Kershaw and Katrina (formerly of Katrina & The Waves) headline the Sunday Concert at Bents Park. Free entry (priority tickets £6).
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