South Shields, Tyne & Wear
★★
A long chain of parks runs parallel to South Shields‘ excellent beaches: North Marine Park, South Marine Park, Bents Park and The Bents. Of these, South Marine Park is the most popular and most interesting; opened in 1890 on the site of old spoil heaps, it’s recently undergone major restoration, using the very first head gardener’s old diary as a reference guide. Attractions include a boating pond, playground, café and even a miniature steam railway.
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NZ 373675
GPS coordinates: 55.000603,-1.418886
Ocean Road (A183) |
South Shields (0.5 mi)
Street parking / car parks (both with charge on seaward side)
Key info
Always open
Free – small charge for miniature railway / boat hire
