South Shields Food and Heritage Map
Let us show you the incredible food and heritage history of South Shields, a coastal port town in South Tyneside that lies on the south bank of the mouth…
3. The Word
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Market Pl, South Shields NE33 1JF
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Market Pl, South Shields NE33 1JF
Did you know that in South Shields there is a National Centre for the Written Word?
If you look carefully at the building, from the outside it looks like the fanning out of pages in a book.
Explore the exhibitions inside, read books in the library, visit the gift shop and make sure to check out the two Lens Platforms for stunning views of the River Tyne.
You’ll also find the Visitor Information Centre inside, and public toilets!
1. South Shields Ferry Terminal
South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields NE33 1JW
2. Ferry View Coffee Shop
Ferry View, 1 Ferry St, South Shields NE33 1JR
3. The Word
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Market Pl, South Shields NE33 1JF
4. Marketplace
Market Place, 25-27 Market Pl, South Shields NE33 1JF
5. Metro Station & King Street
44 King St, South Shields NE33 1HZ
6. Saveloys
Unit 6, M I Dickson Ltd., Denmark Centre, South Shields NE33 2LR
7. Ocean Road
1-3 Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2HT
8. Minchella & Co
Minchella & Co, 9-11 Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2HT
9. South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, 10 Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2JA
10. Curry Mile
58-68 Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2JD
11. Colmans Fish and Chips
Colmans Fish and Chips, 176-186 Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2JQ
12. Sanddancer Clothing Shop
Sanddancer Clothing, 228 Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2JF
13. Pier Parade
Pier Parade, 3-12 Lawe Rd South Shields NE33 2JN
14. Lifeboat Memorial
Lifeboat Memorial, 1 Pier Parade, South Shields NE33 2JS
15. Westovian Theatre
Westovian Theatre, Pier Parade, South Shields NE33 2JS
Sea Road
Sea Rd, South Shields NE33 2LD