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Posts on our bed and breakfast accommodation blog about South Shields in North East England.

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Annie’s Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields from £15 per person per night.

South Shields NE33

Our South Shields accommodation is centrally located on Beach Road, half way between South Shields Town Hall (shown below, on the corner of Beach Road and Westoe Road) and the sea front.

South Shields Town Hall

If driving to South Shields follow the A194 East until you reach South Shields Town Hall (the end of the A194).

Take the left lane at the traffic lights then immediately take the right hand lane as you pass through the traffic lights and enter Beach Road.

Our accommodation is half way along on the right-hand side at number 106.

Sat-Nav files, printable Google map links and comprehensive public transport information can be found on the Directions page of our website.

The image below shows our proximity to South Shields Town Centre – we are within close walking distance of River Drive, Ferry Street, Church Way, Market Place, King Street, Chapter Row, Keppel Street (the location of South Shields Interchange including South Shields Metro Station), Coronation Street, Fowler Street, Commercial Road, Station Road, Thomas Street, Mount Terrace, Garden Lane and Crossgate.

Beach Road is marked in red on the lower right of the map.

South Shields Town Centre Bus Map

The map above also illustrates our location in relation to South Shields Town Hall and adjacent South Tyneside Register Office aka South Shields Registry Office at 10 Broughton Road, South Shields, NE33 2RN.

We are approximately ten minutes walk from the ASDA supermarket on Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ.

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Shields Ferry Suspension

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The Shields Ferry service that crosses the River Tyne will be closed for one week to allow for the completion of essential maintenance work on the South Shields ferry landing.

Shields Ferry River Tyne

The North Shields to South Shields ferry service will be suspended from Monday 25th February until Sunday 3rd March 2019.

A replacement bus service will be offered however this bus service is unable to accept cyclists.

More information about the Shields Ferry closure for maintenance can be found here…

Our bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields is approximately ten minutes walk from the Shields Ferry at Mill Dam in South Shields.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near the Shields Ferry 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 public transport information on our blog visit Public Transport.

Published on 23rd February 2019 13:24.

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Events, Family-Friendly, Places to Visit

Lakeshore Railroad

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Calling all fans of the Lakeshore Railroad

Lakeshore Railroad South Marine Park South Shields

Lakeshore Railroad is the only public, steam working 9 1/2 inch gauge railway in the UK.

Lakeshore Railroad first opened in 1972 and can be found in South Marine Park, South Shields – at the bottom of our street, just a couple of minutes walk from our bed and breakfast accommodation.

Lakeshore Railroad South Marine Park South Shields Event Weekend

Lakeshore Railroad promises a special weekend for steam train fans of all ages on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2019.

Highlights include…

– An intensive service featuring all available locomotives.

– Double and triple heading.

– A variety of train formations including demonstration goods and mixed services.

A ride on a locomotive costs £1.50 per person, under 3’s ride for free.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation close to Lakeshore Railroad, South Marine Park, 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 family-friendly things to do visit Family-Friendly.

Published on 15th February 2019 07:01.

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Porter’s Prep & Play

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Porter’s Prep & Play is a new café that opened today just along the street from us on Beach Road in South Shields.

Porter's Prep & Play Coffee Shop 25 Beach Road South Shields NE33 2QA Interior

Porter’s Prep & Play can be found at 25 Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2QA opposite South Shields Town Hall.

Porter’s Prep & Play café also has a children’s play area.

Porter’s Prep & Play serving home cooked food to sit in or take away.

Porter’s Prep & Play is open from 9am until 5pm.

You can see Porter’s Prep & Play’s menu below…

Tip – tap on the menus to view them full size (opens in a new window).

Porter's Prep & Play Coffee Shop 25 Beach Road South Shields NE33 2QA Menu 1

Porter's Prep & Play Coffee Shop 25 Beach Road South Shields NE33 2QA Menu 2

If you are looking for hotel accommodation on Beach Road 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 places to eat & drink visit Places to Eat & Drink.

Published on 25th January 2019 14:40.

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Catherine Cookson Musical

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

Calling all Catherine Cookson fans…

The Tom & Catherine musical at The Customs House theatre is being performed from Tuesday 5th until Saturday 9th March 2019.

Catherine Cookson Musical At The Customs House Mill Dam South Shields NE33 1ES

The Customs House can be found at Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near The Customs House, Mill Dam, 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 theatrical productions being performed in North East England visit Theatre.

Published on 22nd January 2019 07:54.

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Bents Park Drive-in Cinema

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The drive-in cinema is back at Bents Park, South Shields from Wednesday 13th February until Sunday 24th February 2019.

Bents Park South Shields Drive In Cinema Spring 2019

If you are staying at our bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields between Wednesday 13th February until Sunday 24th February then you may be interested in the drive-in cinema at the bottom of our street in Bents Park.

Gates open at 4:45pm.

Films start at 6:45pm.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near Bents 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.

For more events in North East England visit Events.

Published on 7th January 2019 16:12.

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