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South Shields (/ ʃ iː l z /) is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England; it is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. The town was once known in Roman times as Arbeia and as Caer Urfa by the Early Middle Ages. In 2021 it had a population of 75,337.
Discover the world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria and the Venerable Bede at Jarrow Hall and the nearby monastic site of St Paul’s. Create your own tradition – enjoy the splendour of the seaside at South Shields. 7 ways to explore the outdoors in North East England.
Things to Do in South Shields, England: See Tripadvisor's 29,864 traveller reviews and photos of South Shields tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in South Shields. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
South Shields in the 21st century is an inviting resort town, an amusement park for youngsters, a chain of seaside parks and lots of history. Arbeia for instance is the easternmost fort on Hadrian’s wall and the supply centre for that entire Roman defence system. Let’s explore the best things to do in South Shields: 1.
South Shields, town and North Sea port, South Tyneside district, metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, historic county of Durham, northeastern England. It lies on the south side of the mouth of the River Tyne near the site of a Roman fort.
South Shields, a port in Roman times, was a suitable site for a medieval port but Newcastle legally claimed control of trade on the Tyne and was protective of its status as Tyneside’s dominant port. Newcastle merchants resisted attempts to develop rival ports and were determined the ‘Sheales’ on both sides of the Tyne should remain ...
These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. South and North Marine Parks. 536. Parks. Lush green spaces with a lake for pedal boating, miniature steam train rides, and well-maintained play areas.
South Shields is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England; it is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. The town was once known in Roman times as Arbeia and as Caer Urfa by the Early Middle Ages.
The town was founded in 1245, and developed as a fishing port. Salt-panning became began in 1499. During the Civil War, parliament's Scottish allies captured the town, leading the royalists to flee south, leading to the Battle of Boldon Hill.
13 things to do in South Shields. 1 Souter Lighthouse. Who else had no idea South Shields was home to the world’s first electric lighthouse? Built-in 1871, Souter Lighthouse is a South Shields must-see, and it’s easy to combine with a coastal walk to see the amazing rock formations (which I write about below) as well.