Weekdays

Monday

  • Call in at South Shields Tourist Information Centre to pick up all the info you'll need for your visit.
  • Discover why St. Paul's Church is one half of the UK's nomination for World Heritage Site Status in 2011.
  • Delve into the amazing mind of the Venerable Bede at Bede's World.
  • Enjoy a light lunch at Jarrow Hall.
  • Enjoy a swim, work off lunch in the state of the art gym or take part in a fitness class at Temple Park Centre.
  • Sample delicious Italian cuisine with dinner at Emilio's Bistro.

Tuesday

  • Find out more about South Tyneside's rich heritage at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.
  • Lose yourself in the latest exhibition at The Customs House Art Gallery.
  • Take in beautiful river views while enjoying lunch in the Green Room at The Customs House.
  • Admire the many pieces of public art with a stroll along the river to the seafront.
  • Experience how Roman soldiers lived at Arbeia Roman Fort.
  • Enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks at Littlehaven Hotel.

Wednesday

  • Have a long lie in and then blow away the cobwebs with a refreshing walk along the cliff tops.
  • Visit Souter Lighthouse, the first in the world to be powered by electricity.
  • Enjoy spectacular sea views and first class food with lunch at Marsden Grotto.
  • Walk back along the cliff tops and enjoy an afternoon at the beach.
  • Dine by the sea at the Marsden Rattler.

Thursday

  • Explore the picturesque North and South Marine Parks.
  • Tuck into award winning fish and chips at Colman's.
  • Get competitive at Smugglers Cove Adventure Mini Golf.
  • Become a thrill seeker and try out the rides at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park.
  • Enjoy dinner and a show at the Customs House.

Friday

  • Take an informative tour around South Tyneside on the City Sightseeing Bus (summer season).
  • Enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood at The Crab Shack.
  • Bowl your way to victory at Cannonball Alley at The Dunes.
  • Finish off your visit with a stroll along the seafront and an ice cream from Minchella's.