Plays, panto and popcorn!
The 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
0191 454 1234
Opening times
Gallery & Box Office open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 8.30pm, Sunday 11.00am to 8.30pm
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.
