Top rated Tourist attractions in South Shields, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Tourist attractions in South Shields

Experience the best that South Shields has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 47 places from Tourist attraction category.

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The Souter Hole

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Excellent, Souter lighthouse very informative information imparted from the three guides, full of facts figures and interesting information. Cafe up to National trust high standards. Car park £1 an hour or £3 for 4 hours. Easily used up for the visit and walks. Feb 2023.

4.90 (42 reviews) (~5.66 km from centre)

Tynemouth Lighthouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 Views from the lighthouse at Tyne Mouth. Long walk, but beautiful views depend on the climate. Quite windy. It is a very scenic spot to enjoy the coastal beauty. Unfortunately no cycling is permitted. It has a wonderful view from the Tynemouth priory site. Recently it was closed to the public (08/0...

4.80 (279 reviews) (~2.3 km from centre)

Holywell Dene

Country park

Dogs allowed

4.80 (182 reviews) (~8.24 km from centre)

Lakeshore Railroad

Tourist attraction

4.80 (54 reviews) (~0.59 km from centre)

Cullercoats Beach

Tourist attraction

😐 This is a small beach divided into two parts. The north section is the larger and most popular area with families and swimmers. Seperated by a small section of cliff the southern part is equipped to launch watercraft from the slipway and facilitates training classes for canoeists. The north section...

4.80 (37 reviews) (~3.99 km from centre)

King Edward's Bay

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Lovely beach. Has a cute cafe. Hate walking down all the stairs but then again I'm fat so when do I not hate walking anywhere to be fair. Anyway, beach cute.

4.80 (32 reviews) (~2.2 km from centre)

St Mary's Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop.

4.70 (4K reviews) (~8.18 km from centre)

Roker Pier

Museum

👍👍 Beautiful place. Ideal place to go in the summer sun ⛅

4.70 (348 reviews) (~9.86 km from centre)

Roker Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

👍👍 In my view, one of Britain's most attractive lighthouses! It is the most wonderful shape and is beautifully proportioned with muted, faded colours and sits at the end of the gently-curving Roker Pier offering a focal point and destination for a lovely seaward walk. This is an absolute gift for art...

4.70 (75 reviews) (~9.92 km from centre)

Fulwell Mill

Mill

👍👍 Brilliant tour of the mill. Learnt a lot and son had a great time.

4.70 (39 reviews) (~8.25 km from centre)

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Castle

Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views.

4.60 (3.2K reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)

South Marine Park

Park

Victorian park with a mini train & local art trail, plus a cafe, playground & seasonal boating lake.

4.60 (2.7K reviews) (~0.44 km from centre)

National Trust - Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Historical landmark

Red and white painted lighthouse dating from 1871, the world's first powered by electricity.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~5.14 km from centre)

Richardson Dees Park

Park

👍👍 I was told that this park was really nice by my air bnb host. So I decided to check it out on the weekend and I was not disappointed. It was a beautiful park that was well maintained. There's a wide selection of stuff for kids in the play area. Great for walks with dogs too.

4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~6.91 km from centre)

Northumberland Park

Park

Quiet, Victorian-style park with herb gardens, sculptures, a bandstand & woodland trails.

4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~2.06 km from centre)

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Historical landmark

Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum.

4.60 (825 reviews) (~0.59 km from centre)

Bents Park

Park

👍👍 Here on Armed Forces Day organised by the Badlanders MCC. Great event, classic vehicles and military vehicles and personnel.

4.60 (813 reviews) (~0.65 km from centre)

Jarrow Hall: Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village, and Bede Museum

Tourist attraction

Museum at an Anglo-Saxon monastery about the scholar Bede, with a herb garden and working farm.

4.60 (589 reviews) (~3.51 km from centre)

Wallsend Hall Grounds

Park

👍👍 Lovely place for autumnal walks.

4.60 (296 reviews) (~6.58 km from centre)

Shiremoor Adventure Playground

Playground

👍👍 My son loves it here. The staff are so friendly and the little helpers do a great job on the front desk and the cafe. It's clean. The kids love being able to run round in a safe place. The little farm animals are great too. The cafe is so cheap. It's all not for profit. A total hidden gem.

4.60 (287 reviews) (~6.29 km from centre)

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Top rated Tourist attractions in South Shields, United Kingdom