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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. It is the fourth largest settlement in Tyne and Wear, after Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Gateshead.
- 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 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.
Jun 12, 2024 · South Shields, town and North Sea port, South Tyneside district, metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, historic county of Durham, northeastern England. It lies on the south side of the mouth of the River Tyne near the site of a Roman fort.
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Sep 18, 2019 · Top Attractions in South Shields. See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort. 415. Ancient Ruins.
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