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Museums and Galleries
Arbeia Fort
Built in AD160 this World Heritage site combines the excavated remains of a Roman Military supply base with stunning reconstructions of life was like in Roman Britain.
Admission Free to site. Admission charge to Time Quest.
Location: Baring Street, South Shields
Tel: 0191 456 1369
Web: www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
Getting There
Bus: Any South Shields Town Centre Bus
Metro: South Shields
Bede's World
Representing the extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede. A unique blend of history and christian heritage depicted by impressive displays.
Location: Church Bank, Jarrow
Tel: 0191 489 2106
Web: www.bedesworld.co.uk
Getting There
Bus: 526, 527
Metro: Bede, plus 20 min walk.
Conversation Piece
The thought-provoking Conversation Piece comprises 22 bronze figures created by Spanish sculptor Juan Munoz situated in the stunning harbour setting of Little Haven.
Location: Little Haven, South Shields
Getting There
Bus: E1
Metro: South Shields, plus 20 min walk
Souter Lighthouse
Experience the mechanical marvel and human endeavour at Souter.
Explore the Engine Room or climb the steps to the top.
Admission prices apply.
Location: Coast Road, Whitburn
Tel:
Web: National Trust Website
Getting There
Bus: E1
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
As one of the most successful local museums in the country, it houses collections representing historical, archaeological and natural science collections.
Art Adventure is an art gallery with a difference and the Tales of South Tyneside looks at life of the much-loved author Catherine Cookson,
Location: Ocean Road, South Shields
Tel: 0191 456 8740
Web: www.twmuseums.org.uk/southshields
Getting There
Bus: Any South Shields Town centre bus
Metro: South Shields
Planetarium & Observatory
Provides shows for visitors looking at astronomy and space science. Public observatory sessions available. Admission prices apply.
Location: Off Grosvenor Road, South Shields
Tel: 0191 427 3589
Web: www.stcplanetarium.themoon.co.uk
Getting There
Bus: Any service to Westoe: 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 30, 35, 35a
Metro: Chichester, plus, 5 minute walk.
