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South Shields (/ ʃ iː l z /) is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England; it is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. The town was once known in Roman times as Arbeia and as Caer Urfa by the Early Middle Ages .
- Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum. The most excavated Roman military supply base in the empire, Arbeia was built at the mouth of the Tyne in 160 AD, eventually becoming the supply depot for all 17 forts along Hadrian’s Wall.
- South and North Marine Parks. An integral part of South Shields’ seafront is this pair of Victorian parks next to the beach and the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park.
- Souter Lighthouse. This National Trust property is a must see, especially if you’re interested in Victorian technology. When it was completed in 1871 the Souter Lighthouse was the most advanced lighthouse in the world as it was purpose-designed and built to use alternating electric current.
- Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. People visiting South Shields with children and teenagers in tow have no choice but to set some time aside for this amusement park by the sea.
SOUTH SHIELDS, SEASIDE SERENADE. Dip your toes into the waters of one of the UK’s most extraordinary traditional seaside resorts as you experience the coastal charm and unparalleled charisma of South Shields.
- Souter Lighthouse. Who else had no idea South Shields was home to the world’s first electric lighthouse? Built in 1871, Souter Lighthouse is a South Shields must-see, and it’s easy to combine with a coastal walk to see the amazing rock formations (which I write about below) as well.
- Incredible rock formations. I still cannot get over the impressive Magnesian limestone rock formations in South Shields. The coastline is dominated by towering cliffs of abandoned quarries, limestone arches, hidden caves, and huge rocks looming out to sea before finally levelling into a white sandy beach.
- Marsden Beach and Grotto. Marsden Beach is a gem with dramatic cliffs juxtaposed against a pretty stretch of white sand. You won’t miss spotting Marsden Grotto while you’re at the beach, one of the most unique places to visit in South Shields.
- Sandhaven Beach. With such a gorgeous coastline, there are endless free things to do in South Shields, and a visit to Sandhaven Beach has to be one of the best.
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