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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.

Events, Places of Worship

Jesus Exhibition

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Laygate

Al-Azhar Mosque are hosting a one day pop-up exhibition – Jesus – The Mesiah, Word of God, Spirit of God, Son of Mary on Saturday 13th April 2019.

Jesus Exhibition at Al-Azhar Mosque

Al-Azhar Mosque can be found at Laygate, South Shields near The Trimmers Arms and The Unionist Club.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near Al-Azhar Mosque, Laygate, 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 9th April 2019 12:51.

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Discounts & Special Offers, Family-Friendly, Places to Visit, Videos

Ocean Beach Discount Vouchers 2019

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

If you are staying at our family-friendly bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields with children in 2019 then you may be interested in visiting Ocean Beach Pleasure Park which is located at the bottom of our street.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park Sea Road South Shields

The latest Ocean Beach Pleasure Park 2019 vouchers can be seen and downloaded below…

You can see some videos of Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields below…

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 4th April 2019 08:16.

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Public Transport, Videos

Shields Ferry Suspension

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Mill Dam

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.

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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.

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Published on 15th February 2019 07:01.

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Family-Friendly, Places to Eat & Drink

Porter’s Prep & Play

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Beach Road

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.

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Published on 25th January 2019 14:40.

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