Sport & Leisure in South Shields
Sports clubs, gyms, swimming lessons, fitness classes and leisure centres in and around South Shields.
Upcoming Events
View all →South Shields FC v Redcar Athletic — Pre-Season Friendly
14:00 · 1st Cloud Arena
See clubSouth Shields FC v Dagenham & Redbridge — Pre-Season Friendly
2:00 PM · 1st Cloud Arena
See club websiteSouth Shields 10 Mile — 10th Anniversary
TBC · South Shields seafront
Entry fee appliesAJ Bell Great North Run 2026
10:30 AM · Newcastle to South Shields
Spectating free / Entry via ballotLocal Places
Full directory →South Marine Park
Sports & LeisureThe 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
Sports & LeisureThe 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.
Temple Park Centre
Sports & LeisureSouth Tyneside Council's flagship leisure centre with the largest fitness suite in the borough — close to 100 stations. Also offers swimming, badminton, squash, fitness classes, and function rooms.
The Gym South Shields
Sports & LeisureBudget 24/7 gym with no contract, open every day of the year. Memberships from around seventeen pounds a month with free fitness classes and on-site parking.
FitFam Gym
Sports & LeisureFamily-run independent gym focused on strength and conditioning, personal training, and sports massage therapy. Small group classes led by passionate coaches in a supportive environment.
Queen Street Fitness
Sports & LeisurePrivate personal training gym in the heart of South Shields town centre. Offers one-to-one sessions, group training, and classes with a full range of resistance machines, free weights, and cardio equipment.