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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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Carvery at The Rattler

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If you are staying at our bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields and are looking for a traditional carvery you may like to try The Rattler’s which is available on weekdays from 12 noon until 4pm.

Update – carvery hours have now been extended until 7pm.

The Rattler Sea Road South Shields Carvery

The Rattler can be found a few minutes walk from our bed and breakfast accommodation on Sea Road in South Shields.

To reach The Rattler from our bed and breakfast accommodation turn right at our gate and right again at the bottom of our street, The Rattler is on the left hand side of Sea Road.

You can see what is on offer at The Rattler in the videos below…

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near The Rattler on Sea 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 12th September 2017 22:30.

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Events

Great North Run 2018

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The 2018 Great North Run has been confirmed for Sunday 9th September 2018.

Great North Run

Our hotel in South Shields is the closest bed and breakfast accommodation to the finish line and our rooms are already available to book.

Our rooms are £20-£30 per person per night with breakfast included when you book direct.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near the Great North Run finish line 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 10th September 2017 12:26.

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News

South Shields Marine School Newsletter

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The latest Summer 2017 edition of South Shields Marine School’s newsletter Leading Lights is out.

South Shields Marine School Newsletter Summer 2017

You can see the Summer 2017 South Shields Marine School newsletter here…

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near South Tyneside College’s South Shields Marine School 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.

Published on 7th September 2017 17:31.

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Great North Run Special Offers

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If you are staying with us over the Great North Run weekend next week then there are a number of special offers available locally.

Great North Run Special Offers

Camber Coffee
Free coffee with any food purchase in Camber and 10% discount for all participants. Valid between 4th-12th September 2017.
Start Fitness – Camber Coffee, 33-37 Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JE.

The Head of Steam Newcastle
10% discount on all drinks for everyone who has taken part in the Great North Run 2017 (valid on Sunday 10th September 2017).
The Head of Steam Newcastle, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EN.

Hive Coffee Company
10% off any foods and drinks purchased at Hive Coffee Company between Saturday 9th and Monday 11th September 2017.
Hive Coffee Company, Jarrow Hall, Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Newcastle
House champagne is only £25 a bottle for runners who bring in their medal. Offer is between 3pm & 7pm Sunday 10th September.
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Newcastle, 2-8 Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5XU.

The Central
10% discount on all food and drink for everyone who has taken part in the Great North Run, valid on Sunday 10th September 2017 only.
The Central, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN.

Tilleys Bar
10% discount on all drinks for everyone who has taken part in the Great North Run 2017 (valid on Sunday 10th September 2017).
Tilleys Bar, 105 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG.

Tyneside Bar Café
Saturday night (9th September) sees a complete carby takeover of Tyneside Bar Cafe’s specials boards, from pasta to potatoes we are sure to get you carb loaded and ready! Sister venue Vicolo is also hosting a special edition of their regular ‘Live in the Lane’ event to help you settle your pre-race nerves, with free live music starting from 5:30pm on Saturday. You’ve finished the race and now it’s time to celebrate? Tyneside Cinema are offering 10% discount across Tyneside Bar Café and Vicolo for all runners on Sunday 10th September when you show us your medal!
Tyneside Bar Café, 10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QG.

Zapatista Burrito Bar
10% off bill valid Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th and Monday 11th September. Offer not in junction with any other offer.
Zapatista Burrito Bar 28 Ridley Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JW and Zapatista Burrito Bar in The County Hotel, 9 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DQ.

Filmore & Union in Central Station
£6 runners lunch, any salad or wrap, a power up seeded bar & orange juice or hot drink and a runners reward of 10% off during September with a voucher or medal.
Filmore & Union in Central Station, Platform 2, Central Station, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DB.

The Head of Steam Quayside
10% discount on all food and drink for everyone who has taken part in the Great North Run 2017 (valid on Sunday 10th September 2017).
The Head of Steam Quayside, 11-17 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ.

Jarrow Hall
Adult day admission for same price as child £3 valid Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Monday 11th September inclusive.
Jarrow Hall, Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY.

Quasar
Two games for the price of one (£4.50 per person for two games). Valid Sunday 10th September only between 11am and 6pm. Games are 15 mins each. Minimum age 5 – no maximum age! Offer valid for whole group/party. Pre-book or just turn up.
Quasar, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD.

The Harbour Lights
Free glass of fizz on arrival for all runners, valid on race day only.
The Harbour Lights, 101 Lawe Road, South Shields, NE33 2AJ.

Turtle Bay Newcastle
20% off you food bill when you show your medal at the Newcastle upon Tyne branch. Valid until 20th September 2017.
117 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RZ.

Vujon
One free drink with each meal.
Vujon, 29 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near the Great North Run finish line 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.

Published on 3rd September 2017 16:59.

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Public Transport

#20 Bus Timetable

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If you are staying with us and planning a visit to Sunderland or Durham by public transport then we recommend the #20 Prince Bishops 20/20A/X20 bus service that links Durham, Sunderland and South Shields.

20 Bus Durham Sunderland South Shields Bus Timetable

The #20 Sunderland to/from South Shields bus service is the quickest way to get to/from Sunderland City Centre (Park Lane Interchange), the University of Sunderland (City Campus and Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s) and the Stadium of Light.

Journey time from South Shields to Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s and the Stadium of Light is approximately 15 minutes.

Journey time from South Shields to Sunderland City Centre (Park Lane Interchange) and the University of Sunderland City Campus is approximately 20 minutes.

You can view the full #20 new timetable below…

Where to disembark the #20 bus in South Shields

Fowler Street is where you should disembark the #20 bus upon reaching South Shields.

Fowler Street is at the bottom of our street (Beach Road).

The Fowler Street bus stop for disembarking the #20 bus can be seen here…

20 Bus Fowler Street South Shields

When you have disembarked the bus at Fowler Street it is a few minutes straight walk along Beach Road to our guest house accommodation.

A map of the walking route can be seen here…

Fowler Street South Shields To Annie's Guest House

‘A’ on the image is the Fowler Street bus stop and ‘B’ on the image is the location of our guest house accommodation.

Where to catch the #20 bus in South Shields to get to Sunderland

The image below is centred on South Shields Town Hall on Westoe Road in South Shields, identifiable by it’s clock tower.

The road above it on the image is Beach Road (shown with a long red line).

Turning the corner from Beach Road, walking in front of South Shields Town Hall, is Westoe Road.

The shorter red line at the bottom of the image is the location of the Sunderland-bound #20 service bus stop on Westoe Road.

The shorter red line at the top of the image shows the location of the Fowler Street bus stop, shown previously, where you should disembark the #20 bus service on a Sunderland to South Shields journey.

For South Shields to Sunderland journeys including the Stadium of Light, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, University of Sunderland, Sunderland Royal Hospital, City of Sunderland College’s Bede Campus and Sunderland’s Park Lane Interchange you should catch the bus on Westoe Road, opposite the The Britannia on Charlotte Street.

The short red line at the bottom of the image indicates the location of the Sunderland-bound bus stop.

Annie's Guest House to Westoe Road South Shields

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to Sunderland 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 2nd September 2017 18:22.

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