The Customs House

Plays, panto and popcorn!

See & doThe Customs House with its theatre, cinema and art gallery is one of the leading cultural venues in the North East, offering arts and entertainment for all.

Fans of live music and theatre will be impressed with the eclectic programme of captivating shows and performances and with high tech modern facilities and comfy seating with lots of leg room you'll really not want to leave!

Take in a big blockbuster or a classic film at The Customs House cinema, and take a look around the Sandford Goudie Gallery where you can see exhibitions by regional, national and international artists free of charge.

With the great low ticket prices you've got no excuse not to also sample some of the tasty food and hospitality on offer at the lovely restaurant and bar. It would simply be a shame not to!

Did you know?

The Customs House was built in the 1860s and is a listed building offering great views along the River Tyne.


Highlights

  • Laugh until your sides ache at the annual Christmas pantomime
  • Listen to a classical music recital
  • Wine and dine with the early bird menu in the Green Room


How to get here

The Customs House
Mill Dam
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE32 3DY

Phone: 0191 454 1234
Email: mail@customshouse.co.uk
Website: Customs House


Opening times

Box Office open Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 8pm, Sunday to Tuesday 11am to 6pm. On performance days the box office is open until 8pm.

The Gallery is open on performance days 10am to 8.30pm. On non-performance days, Sundays and Bank Holidays it is open 11am to 6pm.

The Green Room is open 11am to late.


Admission charges

Free admission to gallery. Show charges vary.


Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Toilets
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Discover Pass accepted


Access

  • Wheelchair access throughout public areas
  • Accessible toilets
  • Lifts and ramps
  • Disabled parking
  • Discreet infra-red headsets available for Theatre 1
  • Loop system operates in Theatre 2

Please contact The Customs House for more information on seating arrangements.


More information

For more information, visit the Customs House website.