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Summer river trips on the River Tyne start next month, running from June to October 2015.
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.
New for 2015 there is ‘live music and entertainment’ with some great bands to suit all tastes, guaranteed to liven up your weekends!
You can read and download both the family fun on the River Tyne river trips and evening River Cruises brochures here…
The cruises start in June but tickets are available to purchase from today here River Tyre River Trips (opens in a new window).
The full list of River Tyne trips in date order is here…
Sing-A-Long-The-Tyne – Sunday 7th June 2015 – Carol Lee
A fun and cheerful afternoon sing-a-long session with some musical nostalgia.
Cabaret On The Tyne – Friday 12th June 2015
Drag artist ‘Miss Felicity’ won’t spare you any blushes with her risqué performance whilst female vocalist Melissa Cavanagh will delight you with her show stopping songs.
Live music on the Tyne – Terry Slesser – Saturday 13th June 2015
Internationally recognised from his early days with bands Becket and Back Street Crawler, vocalist Terry is also very well-known on the local scene.
Sing-A-Long-The-Tyne – Friday 19th June 2015 – Carol Lee
A fun and cheerful afternoon sing-a-long session with some musical nostalgia.
Afternoon River Trip – Sunday 21st June 2015
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the board the ferry and listen to a fascinating live commentary, brought to you by John Grundy.
Fish & Chips – Sunday 28th June 2015
Indulge in some finger-licking style fish and chips as you watch the Tyne sail by.
Afternoon River Trip – Sunday 5th July 2015 – Tommy Procter
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board the ferry and listen to a fascinating live commentary.
The Troubleshooters – Friday 10th July 2015
Deka, Butsy and Big Mac make up this three piece local North East Band.
Animal Encounters – Sunday 19th July 2015
Bring the children along to pet our cute and cuddly (or even scary!) animals.
Ollie’s big boat party – Tuesday 21st July 2015
Meet ‘Ollie’ a larger than life cheeky orangutan!
Sounds Of Swing – Friday 24th July 2015
Sail into the night with the romantic sounds of Anthony Haslam.
Victor the Veteran – Sunday 26th July 2015
Join the Roman army! Dress as a Roman soldier, find out how they lived and be recruited into the army.
Sing-A-Long-The-Tyne – Tuesday 28th July 2015 – Al Ritchie
A fun and cheerful afternoon sing-a-long session with some musical nostalgia.
Animal Encounters – Friday 31st July 2015
Bring the children along tp pet our cute and cuddly (or even scary!) animals.
Afternoon River Trip – Sunday 2nd August 2015 – John Grundy
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board the ferry and listen to a fascinating live commentary.
Tony Junior’s boat of fun – Tuesday 4th August 2015
An all-action, jam packed, fun-filled afternoon.
Afternoon River Trip – Sunday 9th August 2015 – Tommy Procter
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board the ferry and listen to a fascinating live commentary.
Ollie’s big boat party – Tuesday 11th August 2015
Meet ‘Ollie’ a larger than life cheeky orangutan!
Animal Encounters – Friday 14th August 2015
Bring the children along to pet our cute and cuddly (or even scary!) animals.
Afternoon River Trip – Sunday 16th August 2015 – John Grundy
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board the ferry and listen to a fascinating live commentary.
Tony Junior’s boat of fun – Tuesday 18th August 2015
An all-action, jam packed, fun-filled afternoon.
Victor The Veteran – Friday 21st August 2015
Join the Roman Army! Find out how they lived and be recruited into the army.
Live music on the Tyne – Terry Slesser – Saturday 22nd August 2015
Internationally recognised from his early days with bands Beckett and Back Street Crawler, vocalist Terry is also well-known on the local scene.
Animal Encounters – Sunday 23rd August 2015
Bring the children along to pet our cute and cuddly (or even scary!) animals.
Fish & Chips – Friday 28th August 2015
Indulge in some finger-licking style fish and chips as you watch the Tyne sail by.
Quayside Night Lights – Sunday 30th August 2015
See the colourful twinkling night lights on Newcastle-Gateshead’s quaysides.
Afternoon River Trip – Sunday 6th September 2015 – John Grundy
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board the ferry and listen to a fascinating live commentary.
Kenny The Sax & Suzie – Friday 18th September 2015
With Suzie on vocals and Kenny playing the flute, penny whistle and bagpipes.
The Gaslighters – Saturday 29th August 2015
A great all round bunch of entertainers. The musical diversity of this local five piece band will appeal to the masses.
Afternoon River Trip – Sunday 20th September 2015 – Tommy Procter
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board the ferry and listen to a fascinating live commentary.
Fish & Chips – Friday 25th September 2015
Indulge in some finger-licking style fish and chips as you watch the Tyne sail by.
Bessie & the Zinc Buckets – Saturday 26th September 2015
Prepare for some rockabilly mayhem with this effervescent bunch!
Sounds Of Swing – Friday 2nd October 2015
Sail into the night with the romantic sounds of Anthony Haslam.
The Gaslighters – Saturday 3rd October 2015
A great all round bunch of entertainers. The musical diversity of this local five piece band will appeal to the masses.
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.
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Published on 1st May 2015 15:58.
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