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The red-topped lighthouse at the end of South Shields pier, with the Tynemouth pier lighthouse across the river mouth
Lighthouse on South Shields pier (geograph 5802173)

By Chris Morgan. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Home

South Shields pier lighthouse at the end of the long stone pier
South Shields Lighthouse, South Pier - geograph.org.uk - 8239410

By Colin Park. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: News

Sand dunes lit by low sun at Sandhaven Beach
Sandhaven Beach, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 6046470

By David Rogers. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Parking guide

Wide, empty sandy beach at Sandhaven under a blue sky
Sandhaven Beach, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 7457738

By Stephen McKay. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Beaches & dog rules

The glass front of South Shields Metro station
South Shields Metro station - geograph.org.uk - 7561634

By David Kemp. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Getting here & transport

Platform at South Shields Metro station with the station name sign
South Shields Metro station, Tyne & Wear (geograph 6673106)

By Nigel Thompson. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Remembrance week travel: free buses for the Armed Forces, and Metro changes on Sunday

Shields Ferry boats moored at the South Shields terminal on the River Tyne
Shields Ferry terminal, South Shields, River Tyne, 17 September 2014

By Ultra7. Licence: CC0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: The Shields Ferry

The red Herd Groyne lighthouse on its stilts on the beach
Phare Herd Groyne South Shields South Tyneside 7

By Chabe01. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Tides & sea safety

Waves breaking on Herd Sand beach
Herd Sand South Shields South Tyneside 28

By Chabe01. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Lifeguards

Dunes and a sandy path down to Herd Sand beach
Dunes Herd Sand South Shields South Tyneside 1

By Chabe01. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Derelict Water's Edge pub at Trow Lea to become four homes

The Customs House arts centre on Mill Dam by the river
The Customs House on Mill Dam, South Shields, South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England

By Vincent van Zeijst. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: What's on this week

The open-air amphitheatre on the South Shields seafront
Amphitheatre, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 5153334

By Graham Robson. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Events & live shows

Red Arrows smoke trails over the South Shields seafront after the Great North Run
The Red Arrows after the Great North Run - geograph.org.uk - 2612754

By Bill Boaden. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Great North Run spectator guide

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park on the seafront
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 5153197

By Graham Robson. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Things to do

The front of South Shields Museum and Art Gallery on Ocean Road
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery - geograph.org.uk - 8248476

By Eirian Evans. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Rainy-day ideas

Looking west down Ocean Road, lined with shops and restaurants
Looking west down Ocean Road, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 3164413

By Robert Graham. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Food & drink

Marsden Bay seen from the cliff path to the south
Marsden Bay from the South - geograph.org.uk - 2931248

By Robert Graham. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Food with a view

Marsden Rock standing in the sea off the cliffs
Marsden Rock - geograph.org.uk - 5116510

By Chris Morgan. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Marsden Bay, Grotto & Rock

Marsden Grotto at the foot of the cliffs
Marsden Grotto - geograph.org.uk - 5157147

By Graham Robson. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Work to replace the Marsden steps starts this month

Red-and-white striped Souter Lighthouse and its cottages
Souter Lighthouse, Marsden, Tyne and Wear 2

By Glenn Scott at English Wikipedia. Licence: Public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Souter Lighthouse

Reconstructed buildings and excavated foundations at Arbeia Roman Fort
Arbeia 2

By Agnete. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Arbeia Roman Fort

Reconstructed Roman buildings at Arbeia beside the grassy fort ditch
Arbeia

By Agnete. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Arbeia's candlelit tours return while the fort is shut for winter

The north end of the beach near Littlehaven, with the river mouth beyond
Partie nord Herd Sand South Shields South Tyneside 10

By Chabe01. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Littlehaven water quality: public drop-in on 12 November, Photo credits

The Old Town Hall in South Shields Market Place
Old Town Hall, Market Place, South Shields (NHLE Code 1232158) (May 2022)

By Hassocks5489. Licence: CC0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Free festive entertainment in the Market Square, and the Christmas markets so far

South Shields Town Hall and its clock tower lit at dusk
South Shields Town Hall 15122022

By LarryTango. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Remembrance Sunday in South Shields: times and road closures

A miniature steam locomotive on the Lakeshore Railroad in South Marine Park
South Shields Lakeshore Railroad, South Marine Park, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 4163878

By Chris Morgan. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Family days out

The boating lake in South Marine Park, with a flat path running round it
Boating lake, South Marine Park, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 5152384

By Graham Robson. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Accessible South Shields

Open clifftop grassland on The Leas, with a path running towards the sea
Fenchman's Lea, South Shields - geograph.org.uk - 3164476

By Robert Graham. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Dog-friendly pubs, cafés & walks

The sandy bay and low cliffs at Trow Point
Trow Point South Shields South Tyneside 4

By Chabe01. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Used on: Free things to do