South Shields
in South Tyneside of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.999 and -1.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 59' 54" and W -1° 25' 56"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:11 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Touring South Shields

South Shields in South Tyneside (England) with it's 83,655 residents is a town located in United Kingdom about 247 mi (or 398 km) north of London, the country's capital place.

Time in South Shields is now 07:11 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports nearby South Shields, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Newcastle Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Durham Castle and Cathedral in a distance of 43 mi (or 2 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 2 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wallsend, Sunderland, Blyth, Gateshead and Cramlington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 31% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ROKER HOTEL

Address
5,9 mi
ROKER TERRACE
SR6 9ND Sunderland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oaktree Lodge

Address
3,1 mi
15 Esplanade
NE26 2AH Witley Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland

Address
6,1 mi
Vaux Brewery Way
SR5 1SN Sunderland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sunderland Marriott Hotel

Address
5,2 mi
Queens Parade
SR6 8DB Sunderland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


York House Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
106-110 Park Avenue
NE26 1DN Whitle Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Park Lodge

Address
3,3 mi
158-160 Park Avenue
NE26 1AU Whitley Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Chedburgh B&B

Address
3,1 mi
12 Esplanade
NE26 2AH Whitley Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Windsor

Address
3,1 mi
South Parade
NE26 2RF Whitley Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Cara Guesthouse

Address
3,5 mi
9 The Links
NE26 1PS Whitley Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Hotel Boldon

Address
4,0 mi
Witney Way, Jct. A19/A184
NE35 9PE Sunderland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Armed Forces Day 2014 - Sunderland to South Shields

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 27:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hotrodngaz .

Hundreds of bikes rode in convoy from Sunderland to South Shields (Bents Park) as part of Armed Forces Day 2014. Thanks to the Bad-Landers Motorcycle club for organising the run.


mill dam, south shields sunset timelapse

Published: March 27, 2015
Length: 48:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Flying Munkeh


Around The Conversation Piece, South Shields

Published: March 01, 2014
Length: 43:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Flying Munkeh

Conversation Piece by Juan Munoz.


South Shields FC worst trainer December 11: Paul Kane

Published: December 11, 2014
Length: 38:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: South Shields FC

South Shields' players vote for the worst trainer of the week after the session on December 11 at Mortimer CA.


Clear Vinyl Circular Label Printing - South Shields - CVN Print

Published: October 26, 2014
Length: 09:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CVN Print Ltd

CVN Print producing clear vinyl labels with a circular kiss cut. All printed and cut using our in house at our South Shields Factory using a Mimaki solvent printer.


Radhuni Restaurant Ocean Road South Shields

Published: December 13, 2014
Length: 33:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Annie's Guest House

Radhuni Restaurant in Ocean Road South Shields. http://www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk/accommodation-south-shields-ne33.shtml.


The mOObs set The Mile, South Shields on fire - Video 1

Published: January 08, 2012
Length: 38:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Graeme Leighton

The six piece cover band called The mOObs set "The Mile" on fire - Wednesday 28th December 2011. First time i've seen them live and they were awesome. BEST £2 i've ever spent.


Mesh Banner Printing - South Shields - CVN Print

Published: January 12, 2015
Length: 12:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CVN Print Ltd

Here we are printing Mesh Banners for Horsley Hill Boxing Club, a local South Shields boxing club. Mesh Banners are perforated & allow wind to pass through it. This makes them suitable for...


2015 Year Wall Planner - South Shields - CVN Print

Published: October 26, 2014
Length: 29:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CVN Print Ltd

Our annual CVN Print A2 year wall planner printed on one of our Heidelberg litho presses. Printed full colour on 200gsm coated art board.


exhibition south shields museum free entry

Published: July 11, 2010
Length: 09:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hedwaff007

exhibition south shields museum free entry.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chichester Metro station

Chichester Metro is a station on the Yellow Line of the Tyne and Wear Metro. It is situated in the Chichester area of South Shields, North East England. Trains head eastbound to the terminus at South Shields (King Street) and westbound towards Gateshead and Newcastle, with an interchange at Pelaw for trains to South Hylton via Sunderland. A statue of Queen Victoria had been moved from her original postition of being in front of South Shields Town Hall in 1949 to Chichester. http://www.

Located at 54.9865, -1.432 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1984

Shields Ferry

The Shields Ferry operates across the River Tyne, England, between North Shields and South Shields. The service is operated by Nexus (The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive) and is part of the Tyne and Wear Metro System. It was known as The Market Place Ferry until takeover by the PTE in 1972.

Located at 54.9972, -1.44106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ferries of England, Nexus, Crossings of the River Tyne, North Shields, South Shields

South Shields Metro station

South Shields Metro station is the main Tyne and Wear Metro station for South Shields, England. In 2008-9 the station was used by over 1 million passengers. The station is located on a bridge above King Street, the main shopping street in South Shields Town Centre. The Metro station is located about 200 metres down the line from the former South Shields railway station, which it replaced.

Located at 54.9985, -1.4335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
South Shields, Railway stations opened in 1984

South Shields railway station

South Shields railway station was the main railway station for South Shields, in Tyne and Wear, North-East England. The station was located on Mile End Road in the town centre. The station was closed and replaced by South Shields Metro station in the 1980s. The station building survived as an entrance to the Metro system until the 1990s, when it was demolished. Today, a Shopmobility centre stands on the site of the original station building.

Located at 54.9996, -1.4344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Tyne and Wear, South Shields, Railway stations opened in 1879, Railway stations closed in 1984

Westoe

Westoe is a suburb of South Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom.

Located at 54.9869, -1.42194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
South Shields, Wards of Tyne and Wear

Y Radio

'Y Radio' is a community-based and specialist interest radio service for North Tyneside, which broadcasts online at www. yradio. co. uk and is operated from the YMCA North Tyneside building in Church Way, North Shields. The station features community arts programmes, music programmes and local news and current affairs programmes specifically for the region and wider afield. Originally named Youth Voice FM and operated as part of the VODA scheme, Y Radio is now licensed and regulated.

Located at 55.0096, -1.4474 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in North East England

Christ Church, North Shields

Christ Church, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England is an Anglican church in the parish of North Shields Christ Church, diocese of Newcastle. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building,

Located at 55.0115, -1.4481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Tyne and Wear, Grade II listed churches, Grade II listed buildings in Tyne and Wear, Churches completed in 1869, 18th-century Church of England church buildings

St Hilda's Church, South Shields

St Hilda's Church, South Shields is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in South Shields.

Located at 54.9965, -1.43772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Tyne and Wear, Grade II listed buildings in Tyne and Wear

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to South Shields.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shields, Саут Шийлдс, South Shields, ساوت شیلدز, Shields Theas, サウス・シールズ, 사우스실즈, Саут-Шилдс, Саут Шилдс, 南希尔兹