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The Hoppings 2016

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Europe’s largest travelling fun fair The Hoppings is back on Tyneside this week.

The Hoppings 2016

The Hoppings can be found on Newcastle upon Tyne’s Town Moor from today until Sunday 26th June 2016.

The full opening hours of The Hoppings are as follows…

Friday 17th June 2016 From 2pm until 11pm
Saturday 18th June 2016 From 1pm until 11pm (official launch day)
Sunday 19th June 2016 From 1pm until 11pm
Monday 20th June 2016 From 2pm until 11pm
Tuesday 21st June 2016 From 2pm until 11pm
Wednesday 22nd June 2016 From 2pm until 11pm
Thursday 23rd June 2016 From 2pm until 11pm
Friday 24th June 2016 From 2pm until 11pm
Saturday 25th June From 1pm until 11pm

If you are travelling to The Hoppings from our bed and breakfast accommodation the closest Tyne & Wear Metro station is West Jesmond Metro Station which you can reach directly along the yellow line from South Shields Metro Station.

If you are driving to The Hoppings there is on-site car parking for £3 per day.

The post code for the parking is NE2 3DA.

Each ride at The Hoppings is individually priced but you can use the discount vouchers below to save 50p off any ride…

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Published on 17th June 2016 10:44.

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Armed Forces Day at Bents Park

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If you are staying at our bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields this weekend you may be interested in celebrating Armed Forces Day (25th June) on Sunday 19th June 2016 just down the street from us at Bents Park, South Shields, NE33 2LD.

Armed Forces Day Bents Park South Shields NE33 2LD 1

The Armed Forces Day events start at 10am and features an exhibition of motorbikes, scooters, classic cars and military vehicles.

There will be face painting, trade stands, a custom motorbike show, a custom scooter show and classic cars of all types.

There will also be beer and refreshments, a tattoo studio, street entertainers, food vans, ice cream, sweets and a kiddies fun fair with live bands all day.

Armed Forces Day Bents Park South Shields NE33 2LD 2

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For more events in North East England visit Events.

Published on 15th June 2016 11:00.

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Sage Gateshead July & August 2016

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If you are staying at our bed and breakfast accommodation this July or August you may be interested in attending a performance at Sage Gateshead concert venue in Gateshead, NE8 2JR.

Sage Gateshead St Mary's Square Gateshead NE8 2JR Summer 2016

You can view Sage Gateshead What’s On for Summer 2016 below…

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Sage Gateshead has now been renamed The Glasshouse International Centre For Music.

Published on 13th June 2016 17:54.

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Harton Quays Craft Market

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Harton Quays

If you are staying with us this weekend you may be interested in Harton Quays Craft Market, a free entry craft market which takes place from 10:30am until 3pm this Sunday.

Harton Quays Craft Market

Harton Quays is located adjacent to Shields Ferry landing, Mill Dam, Harton Quay Business Centre and opposite the 24 hour ASDA supermarket.

Walking time to and from our bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields is 15 minutes.

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Published on 4th June 2016 07:28.

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Planet Circus at Temple Park South Shields

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If you are staying with us this half term and are looking for something family-friendly to do then you may be interested in Planet Circus’ visit to Temple Park in South Shields.

Planet Circus At Temple Park Leisure Centre In South Shields NE34 8QN

The circus will be held on Temple Park itself adjacent to Temple Park Leisure Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, NE34 8QN.

There are two performances per day to choose from…

Wednesday 1st June 2016 6pm and 7:30pm
Thursday 2nd June 2016 6pm and 7:30pm
Friday 3rd June 2016 6pm and 7:30pm
Saturday 4th June 2pm and 5pm
Sunday 5th June 1pm and 3:30pm

Planet Circus At Temple Park Leisure Centre In South Shields NE34 8QN Flyer

A family ticket for four costs £25 and on Wednesday all seats cost £5.99.

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Published on 31st May 2016 08:53.

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