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Ocean Beach Urban Wave Surfing Simulator Offer

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Sea Road > Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park on Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD has a special offer available at the moment for their newest ride – the Urban Wave surfing simulator.

A one-hour session for £20 at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (50% Off).

Ocean Beach South Shields Special Offer Discount

The Urban Wave is suitable for all ability levels and the £20 deal can be split between up to four people – 60 minutes for one person, 30 minutes for two people, 20 minutes for three people or 15 minutes each for four people.

There is also 10% off food and drink at Main Street Diner.

The 2013 season opens this weekend for the half-term holiday, 16th – 24th February, open 12 noon until 5pm daily.

Besides the new Urban Wave they have over 40 rides and attractions ranging from Mini Teacups and Mini Swings (for very little ones) to the Waltzer, Go Karts and Scream for the older and more daring.

There are also the obligatory amusement arcades and their popular Quasar arena.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park is free to go in and walk around and it is dog-friendly – but not on the rides of course.

For opening times see oceanbeach.co.uk/opening (opens in a new window).

You can see some of what Ocean Beach Pleasure Park has to offer in this Youtube video…

For more videos visit our YouTube channel (opens in a new window).

A bit more about their newest ride…

“The Urban Wave at Ocean Beach can simulate the sense of gliding found in surfing and boarding sports whether favouring a standing, kneeling or prone position.

An hour-long session awaits aspiring surfers of all abilities who want to feel the waves of the Pacific coast without getting wet.”

More about the rides at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and how visitors can keep energy levels ticking over…

What rides are there at the park?
Thrillseekers can head towards the air diver, waltzer and pirate ship, while tea cups, helter skelter and bungee trampolines await little ones and the less faint-hearted.

What is the Urban Wave attraction?
The Urban Wave simulates surfing, wake-boarding, body-boarding and snowboarding. The rotating platform of soft brushes enables beginners to learn the basics of stance and balance while more experienced surfers can work on tricks.

Are there places to eat around the park?
Visitors can fill up on a variety of fare including chicken fajitas, burgers and chips, as well as sweeter treats like hot doughnuts, candy floss and Slush Puppies.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park can be found on Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD – a few minutes walk from our bed and breakfast accommodation on Beach Road.

Ocean Beach South Shields Map

If you want to try the Urban Wave out now might be the time.

You can redeem this offer here One-Hour Urban Wave Surfing Simulator Session for £20 at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (50% off) (opens in a new window).

If you are looking for family-friendly hotel accommodation near Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.

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Published on 17th February 2013 07:35.

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Museums & Art Galleries, News, Places to Visit

The Angel of the North’s 15th Birthday

Home > Tyne & Wear > Gateshead > Angel of the North

A special exhibition has gone on display to mark the 15th anniversary of the Angel of the North in Gateshead.

Angel of the North Gateshead

The sculpture, which has been visited by more than two million people, was completed on this day in 1998.

To mark the occasion a rarely seen prototype, used by designer Antony Gormley, has been unveiled at an art gallery in the North East.

The scale version of the sculpture has been in storage for the last 15 years but was recently restored by the Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Leader of Gateshead Council, Mick Henry, said “It’s difficult to believe that it’s so long ago that we welcomed the Angel of the North to its home in Gateshead.

“At the same time, it’s hard to imagine Gateshead without it.

The Angel of the North has become part of what makes Gateshead, the North East and indeed even Britain, special.”

Julie Milne, chief curator of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, said “The Angel of the North is intrinsic to the landscape of the North East region now, a true iconic figure.

We’re very excited to welcome this extraordinary item to the Shipley Art Gallery.”

A group of children from St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Gateshead also attended the unveiling of the maquette.

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Published on 14th February 2013 15:03.

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Marine Rescue Centre Tynemouth Blue Reef Aquarium

Home > Tyne & Wear > Tynemouth > Grand Parade > Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth

A new marine rescue centre on North Tyneside is set to provide emergency care for sick, injured or abandoned seal pups.

Tynemouth Blue Reef Aquarium NE30 4JF Exterior

The purpose-built facility, at Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth, will also care for other marine life.

The aquarium, working with the animal charity Pawz for Thought, has cared for more that 200 rescued seals over the past 10 years.

Growing demand has led to the decision to build a permanent unit.

Due to open in time for the Easter holidays, it will be able to accommodate up to six seal pups.

Soundproof windows will enable visitors to view the rescued animals and signs will provide information on a variety of topics, including what to do if a stranded seal is spotted.

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Published on 27th January 2013 20:55.

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Family Days Out in Tyne & Wear

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Looking for something family-friendly to do during your visit to Tyne & Wear?

Check out the following brochure with ideas of things to see and do all over the North East.

Family Days Out In Tyne And Wear Brochure

You can view and download the leaflet below…

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Published on 12th January 2013 17:04.

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The Customs House Spring 2013

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Mill Dam > The Customs House

The Spring 2013 What’s On brochure for The Customs House in South Shields is out.

The Customs House South Shields January to April 2013 What's On Brochure Cover

You can see the Spring 2013 brochure below…

The Customs House in South Shields’ website can be found here The Customs House (opens in a new window).

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Published on 11th January 2013 20:32.

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