South Shields Hidden Gem
Welcome to our insights page where we provide you with more detail about our Hidden Gem residences and information about South Shields to help you plan your visit!
Virtual Tours
For a more detailed look into our beautiful South Shield residences, explore each and every room with a virtual tour.
Amethyst
3 bedroom home
Emerald
2 bedroom apartment
Diamond
3 bedroom home
Garnet
3 bedroom apartment
Location & Nearby Amenities
Hospital
South Tyneside district hospitalHarton Ln, South Shields NE34 0PL
Pharmacies
Darling's Pharmacy (Farnham Road Branch)
o 433 Stanhope Rd, South Shields NE33 4QY
o Monday - friday, 8:45am–6:30pm, Sat 10am – 1.30, Sunday closed
Ashchem Chemists
o 59 Boldon Ln, South Shields NE34 0AR
o Monday - friday, 9am–6pm, Sat 10am – 1, Sunday closed
South Tyneside district hospital outpatient dispensary
o Monday - friday, 9am–5pm, Sat and sun 10am – 1,
Knights Cleadon Park Pharmacy
o Cleadon Park Medical Centre, 10 Prince Edward Rd, South Shields NE34 8PS
Monday-fri, 9am–6:00pm, sat 9am-12.45pm, sun closed
Tourist Information Centre
The Word
45 Market Place
South Shields
NE33 1JF
0191 424 7788
Groceries
Lidl
o 32 Boldon Ln, South Shields NE34 0AT
o Mon-Sat, 8am–10pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Londis
o 20 Dean Rd, South Shields NE33 3PT
o Mon - Friday, 6:30am–11pm, weekend, 7am–10:30pm
Sainsbury’s
o 7-13 Binchester St, South Shields NE34 9AR
o 6am-11pm
Bank / ATM
Sainsbury’s
o 7-13 Binchester St, South Shields NE34 9AR
o 24/7
Bays news
o 55 Hudson St, South Shields NE34 0AE
Opposite Lidl
o 137 Boldon Ln, South Shields NE34 0NE
Our Top Recommended Attractions
There are many different attractions in South Shields. To help you make the most of your stay with us, we have provided some information to some of the top places of interest.
Souter Lighthouse
o Near coastline between Tyne & the Wear
o First lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity.
o To the north is a two and a half mile stretch of magnesian limestone cliffs, wave-cut foreshore and coastal grassland.
o South of the lighthouse is Whitburn Coastal Park and Nature Reserve
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
o Located on the sea front in South Shields
o Over 40 rides and attractions, amusement arcades, game stalls and more
Marsden Beach
o Located just on the outskirts of South Shields, north-west of Lizard Point
o Marsden Rock a 30 metre (100ft) tall sea stack which once featured a stunning arch before it sadly collapsed into the sea .
o Marsden Grotto, one of the only two cave-bars in Europe
o A seabird sanctuary is close to the beach and this is a good place to see gulls, cormorants, kittiwakes and fulmar
Our Favourite Restaurants
A selection of our favourite cuisines in South Shields to help you explore and find the perfect restaurants during your stay.
The Wooden Deli
British / cafe
+44 191 296 4656
Dodgin's Yard
British / bar
+44 191 259 1992
Turkuisine
Turkish
+44 191 427 1023
Coast Kitchen & Bar
+44 191 257 7257
Bella Passi Italian Kitchen
Italian
+44 191 425 0044
Cafe India
Indian
+44 191 454 9898
Transport in South Shields
Buses
South Shields Transport Interchange is in the centre of South Shields and serves routes to Gateshead, Newcastle and Sunderland. Stagecoach and Go North East bus operators serving the Borough sell discounted return tickets.
Ferry
The Shields Ferry provides a convenient link across the Tyne from South to North Shields (journey time: 7 minutes). The Ferry landing is a short walk from South Shields Transport Interchange.
Metro
The Metro provides a fast and frequent service in and around Tyne and Wear. For more information, visit the Nexus TravelShop at South Shields Transport Interchange.
Trains
Newcastle's Central Station is on the main East Coast railway line between London and Edinburgh and there are regular services from the Midlands and the West. The station is located in Newcastle city centre and is the regional hub for both long and short distance rail services.
Central Station Metro station is located within the rail station and offers a direct connection to South Shields Transport Interchange (journey time: 26 minutes).
Central Station: Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DL
Newcastle train station:Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DB
Airports
o Newcastle International Airport
o Teesside International Airport
o Eagle Helicopters
o Samson Executive Jet Centre
o Newcastle RVI Helipad
o Newcastle City Heliport
o Leeds Bradford Airport
o South Shields
o Shields Ferry Landing (South Shields)
o Local Taxis South Shields
o Newcastle Airport
o East Midlands Airport
o Richmond Taxis South Tyneside
Make A Booking
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