South Shields Surf School
Surf and stand-up paddleboarding lessons for adults and children on Sandhaven Beach. Equipment hire available. Summer holiday clubs for ages 8 to 16.
About South Shields Surf School
South Shields Surf is a Community Interest Company based on the promenade at Sandhaven Beach, dedicated to sharing the benefits of being in and around the ocean. It offers surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, bodyboarding, snorkelling and coastal exploration for children and adults, with lessons ranging from one-off sessions to longer development programmes. The organisation also runs inclusive activities including adaptive and para-surfing, SEND and home-education sessions, and wellbeing courses, and caters for schools, community groups and birthday parties. Surfboard and paddleboard hire is available, along with beach-access wheelchairs to help make the coast more accessible.
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More Sports & Leisure in South Shields
South Shields Westoe RFC
The town's rugby union club, playing at Wood Terrace off Dean Road with senior, junior and mini sections and a clubhouse available for hire.
South Marine Park
The green heart of the South Shields seafront with a boating lake, the Lakeshore Railroad miniature steam railway, two play parks, gardens, and a bandstand.
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
The North East's biggest free-admission fun park with over 40 rides and attractions. Entry is free, you only pay for rides using contactless Fun Cards or wristbands.
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