Landmarks and Attractions in South Shields 

Home to award winning beaches and an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site, picturesque South Shields is so much more than a traditional British seaside town.

With a choice of historic sites and iconic landmarks, South Shields has a lot to offer. Dip your toes into the waters of one of the UK’s most extraordinary seaside town and discover a wealth of history thanks to the range of cultural and historical attractions including art galleries, exhibitions, museums, a theatre, historic buildings and monuments. With so much to choose from, which will you visit first?