Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Shields March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [North Shields Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Shields.dx6145156)[Hotels in North Shields](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Shields-Hotels.d6145156.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to North Shields](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-North-Shields.d6145156.Travel-Guide-Flights)[North Shields Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-Shields.d6145156.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Shields Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Shields.d6145156.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in North Shields ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit North Shields Types of activities [North Shields travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Shields.dx6145156) ![Panorama of houses in North Shields in Newcastle upon Tyne, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145156/1d2022f2-2f67-4880-a774-5314e4521076.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of apartment buildings at the North Shields riverbank in Newcastle, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145156/a5d87ece-1f64-47ee-a803-d01f4106ba20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise at South Shields harbour , the sun rises over the north and south pier, casting a yellow glow over the gentle waves , July 2025](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145156/08dd56bd-ff21-485b-a01c-05af8a2a39ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mouth of the Tyne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145156/115e949f-083c-4749-bcba-c492984ea663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lovely sunny afternoon after a wet and windy morning, so had to get out and play with camera. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145156/e60360f0-7b3a-44b5-9473-16ba023cfd1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## North Shields Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that North Shields has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to North Shields, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to North Shields with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in North Shields North Shields is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in North Shields, and make it a breeze to explore North Shields and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in North Shields to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to North Shields, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in North Shields. #### North Shields attractions North Shields has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in North Shields to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of North Shields. Looking for things to do in North Shields can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of North Shields or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to North Shields attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in North Shields | Number of things to do | 46 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Newcastle: Luggage Storage in Train station](/things-to-do/newcastle-luggage-storage-in-train-station.a52018125.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Newcastle: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes](/things-to-do/newcastle-junkyard-golf-tickets-for-9-or-18-holes.a51804610.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/best-of-newcastle-highlights-walking-tour.a44635690.activity-details)[Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/best-of-newcastle-highlights-walking-tour.a44635690.activity-details)[Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details)[1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour](/things-to-do/1-5-hour-explore-newcastle-walking-tour.a3086367.activity-details) | | With kids | [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details)[1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour](/things-to-do/1-5-hour-explore-newcastle-walking-tour.a3086367.activity-details)[3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne](/things-to-do/3-hour-walking-tour-through-newcastle-upon-tyne.a4710019.activity-details) | ## What to do in North Shields --- ### Popular places to visit ![St. James\' Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079501/7d73611f-4053-4520-916c-8c16a1e23045.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. James' Park 4/5(174 reviews) Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-James-Park-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079501.Attraction) ![Quayside which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126178/1b94f20a-ef8f-4445-93fd-d2eea136bcf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quayside 4.5/5(505 reviews) Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quayside-Quayside.d6126178.Attraction) ![Sage Gateshead which includes modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079491/8d94487b-95da-4ddb-9803-28ca31afeddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Glasshouse 4.5/5(131 reviews) This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Glasshouse-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079491.Attraction) ![Northumbria University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123175/5b37be7a-3936-4693-a0b4-99c2daff82c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northumbria University 4/5(54 reviews) The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northumbria-University-Newcastle-City-Center.d553248621563123175.Attraction) ![Crossing the Tyne @ Newcastle, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662800/37348089-66e2-4240-ad32-cfe691eaf652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 4.5/5(70 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079511.Attraction) ![Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal featuring theatre scenes and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079487/446e2b99-76fd-40a7-aebb-d8570935961d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal 4.5/5(14 reviews) Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Theatre-Royal-Newcastle-City-Center.d6079487.Attraction) ![Castle Keep featuring heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079449/5bbc90b6-c62b-4208-bfda-e3a32818b5e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Castle Keep 4.5/5(84 reviews) Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Keep-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079449.Attraction) ![Chinatown featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662806/5c5cec6b-6e91-47e6-967c-0c75780178c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chinatown 4/5(50 reviews) A collection of Asian restaurants and supermarkets create an interesting cultural district in Newcastle’s historic Grainger Town area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chinatown-Newcastle-City-Center.d3000662806.Attraction) ![Gateshead Millennium Bridge featuring a city, a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079457/9127d9ff-4d9a-4c26-8521-fcda5c3b8638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gateshead Millennium Bridge 4.5/5(403 reviews) Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from North Shields ![Lovely morning walk in local park that don't even know existed ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5093/a50aca8c-02d5-4377-8c00-9f0dff909891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wallsend ![Out and about at Trow Rocks, South Shields today](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5691/4b140e86-3299-4c40-a83b-beddfe2c0abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### South Shields ![Whitley Bay is a seaside town on the north east coast of England.♥️ #ExploringTheNorthEastOfEngland #Summer2019 #LoveGreatBritain #England #BeautifulBritain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182694/0ea9d4aa-9589-4cd0-a0fc-b70b3a5c6f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whitley Bay ![Newcastle-upon-Tyne which includes a city, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084526/b990b2f6-3c33-49eb-88d6-6942a492aa54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newcastle-upon-Tyne ![Silverlink Park Sundial. In 1996 work started on reclaiming the West Allotment Tip and the remains of the spoil heap from the former Backworth Colliery. The large mound at the centre of the park is the highest ground in North Tyneside. It provides panoramic views of the area and is topped by the Silverlink Sundial.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034271/c6da9e7c-7c60-4e5a-ba0c-0132b94e4b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Ken Brown](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/157) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Shiremoor ![Jarrow Hall, Bede's World, near to Jarrow, South Tyneside, Great Britain. Bede's World is a museum in Jarrow dedicated to the life and times of the Venerable Bede (673-735AD) LinkExternal link He was a monk, author and scholar who lived at the Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wearmouth-Jarrow, a double monastery at Jarrow and Monkwearmouth, today part of Sunderland LinkExternal link The oficial web site of the museum is here LinkExternal link The joint monastery site is (in 2010) the UK's nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. See other images of Bede's World](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341448/b1f7057c-a731-4dd7-aca0-e7969bdcbec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Jarrow ![Lovely afternoon out and fancied trying something different. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145156/b1cccc81-9855-464c-b00f-dbf24f4dfa12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cullercoats ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North Shields worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in North Shields? ### What is the top tourist attraction in North Shields? ### Is three days enough to stay in North Shields? ### Is North Shields a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in North Shields with kids? > - [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details) > - [Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details) > - [Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details) > - [1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-5-hour-explore-newcastle-walking-tour.a3086367.activity-details) > - [3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-walking-tour-through-newcastle-upon-tyne.a4710019.activity-details) ### What to do in North Shields for adults? ### Are there free things to do in North Shields? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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