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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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Marsden Grotto Reopens

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Marsden Grotto is a pub, restaurant and popular wedding venue just down the Coast Road from us in Marsden, South Shields, NE34 7BS.

The Marsden Grotto South Shields NE34 7BS Entrance

Marsden Grotto reopens this Wednesday 12th April 2017 at 10am and they begin serving food from 12 noon.

The Marsden Grotto South Shields NE34 7BS Exterior

If you are planning a visit to Marsden Grotto their new menus are as follows…

Lunch Menu

Sandwiches – all served with homemade coleslaw and salad garnish (add chips £2)
Seaside sandwich (egg, tomato and cracked black pepper) in white or brown sliced bread
Fresh local crab mayonnaise on sliced white or brown bread
Posh fish finger sandwich with tartare sauce in a crispy baguette
“Grotto” club sandwich, Chicken and pancetta mayo with iceberg lettuce in a crispy baguette
Tuna and mozzarella melt in a crispy baguette

Light Bites
A trio of Lindisfarne oysters with lemon wedges
Mug of seafood chowder with crusty baguette
Tempura king prawns with homemade sweet chilli sauce
Smoked mackerel pate, toasted sourdough and pea shoots
Garlic mussels cooked in their own pot, great for sharing
Bucket of whitebait with garlic aioli
Bowl of crispy potato peelings with garlic mayonnaise
Spiced haggis croquettes with saffron aioli

Something Bigger
Half a lobster and twice cooked chips with garlic butter and salad
6oz rump steak, twice cooked chips, coleslaw and salad
Our chefs own recipe steak mince and haggis burger in a toasted brioche bun with tomato, sliced red onion and lettuce and served with twice cooked chips and coleslaw
“Grotto” paella, king prawns, mussels, chorizo and saffron rice
Flatbread seafood wrap with garlic butter, prawns, crab, parmesan and twice cooked chips
Battered cod and twice cooked chips, minted mushy peas, tartare sauce and charred lemon
Mushroom and tarragon tagliatelle

Evening Menu served from 6pm until 9pm

To Start
Smoked mackerel pate with toasted sourdough bread and garnished with pea shoots
Tempura battered king prawns with a homemade sweet chilli dip
A trio of Lindisfarne oysters and lemon wedges
Marsden garlic mussels served in their own pot with warm crusty baguette
Our own seafood chowder served with warm crusty baguette
From “The Cave” wild mushrooms on toasted sourdough with garlic, parsley and melted mozzarella

From the Sea
Pan-fried hake supreme sitting on a mussel and saffron broth
Seabass fillets resting on sautéed new potatoes, sweet peppers, red onions and chorizo finished with a white wine and lemon dressing
“The Grotto” paella, king prawns, mussels, chorizo and saffron rice
Crab tagliatelle, prawns, mussels, lemon, chilli, garlic and parsley
Battered cod and twice cooked chips with minted mushy peas and tartare sauce

From the Land
“Jack the Blasters Surf and Turf”
12oz rump steak cooked to your liking with tomato, mushroom and twice cooked chips, topped with half a lobster and garlic butter
Chefs own recipe steak and haggis burger in a toasted brioche bun with sliced red onion, tomato, and lettuce and served with coleslaw and twice cooked chips
Mushroom and tarragon tagliatelle finished with Parmesan and rocket (Vegetarian)
Goat’s cheese and red onion marmalade frittata with a fresh green salad (Vegetarian)

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near Marsden Grotto on the Coast Road at Marsden 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 11th April 2017 13:35.

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Sister Sledge at South Tyneside Festival

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Details of the fourth and final South Tyneside Festival Summer 2017 free Sunday concert have been announced today.

South Tyneside Festival 30th July 2017

Sister Sledge will headline plus support – yet to be announced.

South Tyneside Festival takes place at Bents Park, Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD – just down the street from our bed and breakfast accommodation.

For the first time priority access tickets will be available for £5 which allow priority and guaranteed entrance to Bents Park with no need to queue.

Gates open for priority ticket holders at 12 noon, general admission is from 12:30pm.

Priority tickets are available to buy here South Tyneside Festival (opens in a new window).

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Published on 6th April 2017 15:10.

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The Pier

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Popular public house The Pier at 140-142 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF re-opens this Friday.

The Pier Ocean Road South Shields NE33 2JF Exterior

The Pier on Ocean Road has been closed for refurbishment.

The Pier re-opens on Friday 7th April 2017.

The Pier Ocean Road South Shields NE33 2JF Re-Opening

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near The Pier on Ocean Road, South Shields our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

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Published on 4th April 2017 15:55.

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Louisa Johnson at South Tyneside Festival

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Details of the third South Tyneside Festival Summer 2017 free Sunday concert have been announced today.

South Tyneside Festival 23rd July 2017

Louisa Johnson will headline with support from 5 After Midnight and Jedward.

South Tyneside Festival takes place at Bents Park, Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD – just down the street from our bed and breakfast accommodation.

For the first time priority access tickets will be available for £5 which allow priority and guaranteed entrance to Bents Park with no need to queue.

Gates open for priority ticket holders at 12 noon, general admission is from 12:30pm.

Priority tickets are available to buy here South Tyneside Festival (opens in a new window).

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 4th April 2017 14:01.

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Busted at South Tyneside Festival

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Details of the second South Tyneside Festival Summer 2017 free Sunday concert have been announced today.

South Tyneside Festival 16th July 2017

Busted will be the headline band with support from Sonny, The Understudies and Call on Sunday (formerly known as The Waiters).

South Tyneside Festival takes place at Bents Park, Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD – just down the street from our bed and breakfast accommodation.

For the first time priority access tickets will be available for £5 which allow priority and guaranteed entrance to Bents Park with no need to queue.

Gates open for priority ticket holders at 12 noon, general admission is from 12:30pm.

Priority tickets are available to buy here South Tyneside Festival (opens in a new window).

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 30th March 2017 15:17.

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