- South Shields Museum - An elegant historic
building with an Art Gallery and exhibitions. A new social
history gallery looks at the life and times of the world-renowned
author Catherine Cookson.
- Marsden Rock and Marsden Bay - A spectacular
landmark, famous for its seabird colonies and superb Bay
- Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - owned
by the National Trust, this famous lighthouse dates back
to 1871. The Leas, a large open area of grassland, is ideal
for walks and wonderful coastal views
- The Custom House - Overlooking the river
Mill Dam, this restored 1860's building houses a theatre,
cinema, art gallery and restaurant.
- Bede World, Jarrow - Brings to life the
remarkable life venerable Bede. A new visitors centre with
stunning exhibitions and recreated Anglo-Saxon farm.
- Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum - Built in
AD 160 at the mouth of the Tyne beyond the eastern most
point of Hadrian's Wall.
- Art on the Riverside - Stunning sculptures,
The Conservation Piece, Landing Lights and Spirit of South
Shields.
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- Lüntenbeck Castle - Built in 17th
century with manor house, mill tower and restaurant.
- Zoological Gardens - Built 1881. One if
the most attractively landscaped zoos in the world
- Re gional Historical Railway - Fascinating
section of former tramlines
- Opera House built in 1905
- Wuppertal Clock Museum - Clocks and chronometers
covering 5,000 years.
- Von der Heydt Museum - Built 1842. Important
19th and 20th century masterpieces
- Hardt Parh and Botanical Gardens with Open
Air Theatre - Largest park in the inner city. Bismarck
tower build 1907, Elise tower in botanical gardens built
in 1836
- History Centre - In the house when Friedrich
Engles was born (Engelshaus), build in 1775, with permanent
Engles exhibition. Behind is the industrial archaeology
museum.
- Children's museum - window on school and
children's art
- Beyenberg - Romantic suburb with half-timbered
houses in the regional style and late Gothic monastic church
dating from 1497.
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