Town or city· Postcode NE33
South Shields
Tyne and Wear, North East · population 75,337 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Days out & attractions in South Shields
Days out around South Shields – lakes, hills, nature reserves, theme parks and more, including 3 in South Shields itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.
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🏞️ Lakes & lochs
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⛰️ Hills & peaks
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🌿 Nature reserves
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🎢 Theme parks
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🏛️ Museums
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
The Lawe · 0.6 miles
Fish Quay, North Shields NE30 1JA
Stephenson Railway Museum
New York · 3.1 miles
Middle Engine Lane, North Shields NE29 8DX
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🌳 Parks & gardens
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🏊 Lidos & swimming pools
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🗿 Monuments & memorials
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🏚️ Ruins
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🏺 Archaeological sites
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🖼️ Galleries
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🐠 Aquariums
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
Cullercoats · 1.9 miles
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🏖️ Beaches & bathing spots
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📸 Landmarks & sights
Marsden Rock
Marsden · 2.5 miles
Located on the Tyne and Wear coast opposite the village of Marsden, the sea-stack known as Marsden Rock rises about 27 metres from the sea and is composed of Magnesian Limestone. The formation sits roughly 91 metres off the main cliff line and is classed as a bare rock landmark on the OpenStreetMap database. Originally a single stack with a natural arch, the arch gave way during the winter of 1996, splitting the feature into two. The smaller column, judged unsafe, was removed by the National Trust in 1997, leaving the present 90-foot stack that can be approached on foot at low tide, though it is completely surrounded by water when the tide comes in. The surrounding cliffs provide a vital breeding habitat for a range of seabirds, including kittiwakes, herring gulls and razorbills, which often perch on the rock itself. Cormorants have been present since the 1960s, and occasional winter visitors such as peregrine falcons and snow buntings have been recorded. No admission charge applies, and there are no visitor facilities on the rock or the immediate shoreline. Access is via the coastal path near Marsden Grotto, with the tide schedule the only practical consideration for those wishing to reach the stack on foot.
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
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Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from South Shields.
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