North Shields
Travel Guide
Visit North Shields
Where to stay in North Shields
Tynemouth
Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.
The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group
"We travel regularly to this area to see family, this will be our no.1 stop now. Just lovely, location, decor, everything! Also booked Sunday carvery here for all the family, was excellent! Can't rate highly enough, looking forward to our next stay!"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
The County Hotel, Newcastle
"Enjoyable stay, friendly receptionist, large room. Had dinner in hudsons which was lovely"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
"Everything was clean and the staff couldn’t do enough for us."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Things to do
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
