In addition to the fantastic range of leisure buildings, walks, cycle routes and water sports, South Tyneside offers many other activities, both indoor and outdoor. No matter what your taste, there's an activity to suit in South Tyneside!
Golf
South Tyneside is home to three golf courses which cater for golfers of all abilities. Two of the courses, Whitburn and South Shields, offer stunning views over the coastline while Boldon boasts fantastic recreational facilities.
South Shields Golf Club - www.ssgc.co.uk
Whitburn Golf Club - www.golf-whitburn.co.uk
Boldon Golf Club - www.boldongolfclub.co.uk
Cricket
Cricket has been played in South Shields since 1868 and the borough of South Tyneside now has nine cricket clubs, showing the sport has continued to grow in popularity with players and spectators. Visitors are welcome to watch matches at most clubs, simply contact individual clubs for details.
Details of all of the clubs can be found on www.play-cricket.com
Tennis
Tennis is a well loved sport in South Tyneside and has brilliant indoor and outdoor facilities. During the summer months a number of the borough's parks open their outdoor courts for public use free of charge, including Redhead Park and West Park. South Shields and Carr Ellison Park, Hebburn and Cornthwaite Park, Whitburn.
Horse Riding
Why not explore the coast on horseback! North Lizard Riding school is stunningly located overlooking the sea and offers riding instruction, hacking out and pony care instruction days.
North Lizard Riding School - 0191 529 2198
Bowling
South Shields Bowling Club has first class greens for both indoor and outdoor bowling. There are two picturesque outdoor greens with a total of twelve rinks with a further eight indoor rinks, boasting one of the best playing surfaces in the country. After your match, why not relax with a drink from the bar.
There are a number of other bowling greens located in parks around the borough, including Carr Ellison Park, Cornthwaite Park, Coulthard Park, Monkton Dene, North Marine Park, Readhead Park and West Parks in South Shields and Jarrow.
South Shields Bowling Club : 0191 454 2023
www.stibc.co.uk
Great North Run
The Bupa Great North Run has long been established as the world's biggest half marathon. Now in its 31st year, over 50,000 runners are expected to compete in 2011. Elite athletes and fun runners alike will make their way over the iconic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle, to the beautiful seaside finish line in South Shields. Thousands of spectators line the streets along the route to cheer runners on to the coastal finish.
Whether you're a competitor or a spectator, we'd love to see you at the finish line!
Date of the Event: Sunday 18th September 2011.
