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Summer river trips on the River Tyne start tomorrow, running from 19th June until 4th September 2016.

There are many different trips to choose from and are a unique way to view some of the historic sights along the banks of the River Tyne and to see the modern new developments taking shape along the river.

The three hour river trips sail between South Shields and Newcastle upon Tyne, as far as Newcastle and Gateshead Quaysides where you will get to see and sail under Gateshead’s iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

The two hour river trips let you take in the monumental landmarks of the surrounding local areas of North Shields and South Shields and sail out towards the piers at the mouth of the River Tyne.

Entertainment is provided on many of the river trips with something to suit all the family from live river commentaries, sing-a-longs to fish & chip trips – all of which are regular features of their scheduled summer programme of events.

A variety of children’s entertainment also runs throughout the school summer holidays.

You can read and download both the family fun on the River Tyne river trips and evening River Cruises brochures here…

Our bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields is approximately ten minutes walk from the Shields Ferry where the River Tyne river trips depart and return to.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near the Shields Ferry at Mill Dam 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.

For more ideas of places to visit while staying with us visit Places to Visit.

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