South Shields Attractions
South Shields (pop. 87,125) is located 10mi/16km east of Newcastle-upon-Tyne on the North Sea at the mouth of the Tyne. This popular seaside resort has numerous landmarks and sites of interest including the reconstructed Roman Fort, Customs House theatre, Temple Park Leisure Centre, Souter Lighthouse and a traditional farmers market. South Shields also hosts an annual summer festival.
Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse is a National Trust property located in South Shields. This lighthouse opened in 1871 and was the first to be powered by alternating electrical current.
All values are in local currency
Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Whitburn
Sunderland SR6 7NH
England
Coast Road
Whitburn
Sunderland SR6 7NH
England
Hours
March 22 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Family | 10.90 |
| Adult | 4.20 |
| Group discounts | 3.80 |
| Child 17 & under | 2.70 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Audio-visual presentations available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
The South Shields Museum and Art Gallery houses permanent and temporary exhibits of art and museum pieces that reflect local history. In a visit to the Catherine Cookson Gallery you will discover how land, river and sea have shaped South Tyneside.
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Ocean Road
South Shields NE33 2JA
England
Ocean Road
South Shields NE33 2JA
England
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
