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What's On This Weekend in North Shields
Heritage Talk: The Fish Quay Through Artists' Eyes, Crank It Up! 2026, Beamish Museum, Heritage Open Day at Woodhorn, and 1 more
North Shields on Screen: Film and TV Locations
From DCI Vera's cup of tea on the Fish Quay to the streets that shaped Sam Fender, North Shields has quietly become one of the North East's most filmed corners. A guide to the town on screen.
Learning to Drive in North Shields
A practical local guide to learning to drive in North Shields: the nearest DVSA test centres, real driving schools, the roads you will meet on test, and what it all costs.
Business Support in North Shields: Free Help to Start and Grow
A practical guide to free business support in North Shields, home of the region's first BIPC Local: the North East Growth Hub, North Tyneside's Business Factory, funding, Fish Quay workspace and networking for makers and food businesses.
Mother and Baby Writing Circles at The Exchange, North Shields
MotherFolk runs a weekly mother and baby writing circle at The Exchange 1856 on Howard Street, a gentle, baby-friendly space to write, reflect and meet other new parents in North Shields.
Rainbows, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts in North Shields: A Parents' Guide
A parents' guide to Girlguiding and Scouting in North Shields: the sections by age, the local Scout groups, how to sign your child up, what it costs, and how to volunteer.
Getting Married in North Shields
Planning a North Shields wedding? Our guide to getting married in the town, from the Grade II listed register office overlooking the Tyne to approved ceremony venues, reception spaces and local suppliers, plus North East wedding fairs.
What to Do When Someone Dies in North Shields
A calm, practical guide to the first steps after a death in North Shields: registering the death at North Tyneside Register Office, arranging a funeral, and where to find local help and support.
Welcome to North Shields.live
A new, independent community hub for North Shields, the fishing town on the north bank of the Tyne, from the Fish Quay to the Metro.
The Best Independent Shops in North Shields
Beyond the Fish Quay, North Shields has a genuine independent shopping scene. Our guide to the town's best independent shops, from a family greengrocer and butcher to a bike shop and a games emporium.
Sam Fender: North Shields' Own
From pulling pints at the Low Lights Tavern to headlining St James' Park and winning the Mercury Prize, Sam Fender has become North Shields' most famous son. The story of how the town shaped one of Britain's biggest songwriters.
How to Find a Trusted Tradesperson in North Shields
Need an electrician, plumber, joiner or builder in North Shields? Our practical guide to finding a reliable local tradesperson, what to check before you hire, and where to look.
A Day Out on the Shields Ferry
The Shields Ferry is the last passenger ferry on the Tyne, and a proper little adventure. Our guide to crossing from North Shields to South Shields, and what to see when you get there.
Famous People from North Shields
For a working town on the Tyne, North Shields has produced a remarkable roll call: a chart-topping songwriter, a Hollywood director, the inventor of Plasticine and more. Our guide to the town's famous sons and daughters.
Georgian North Shields: A Walk Up the Banks
Above the Fish Quay lies a hidden Georgian town of elegant squares and grand streets. Our guide to Georgian North Shields, from the riverside banks to Howard Street and Northumberland Square.
Getting Around North Shields
North Shields is one of the best-connected towns on the coast, with its own Metro stations, a ferry across the Tyne and quick links to Newcastle. Our guide to getting there and getting around.
Sport and Fitness in North Shields
From a swimming pool and leisure centres to a Wembley-winning football club and a marina, our guide to keeping active in North Shields, whatever your sport.
Family Days Out in North Shields
Boats, a Victorian park, a ferry ride and street food by the water. Our guide to the best things to do with children in North Shields, whatever the weather.
Parks, Green Spaces and Walks in North Shields
From a restored Victorian park to the riverside path along the Fish Quay, North Shields has plenty of green space and good walking. Our guide to the best of it, on foot and by the water.
A North Shields Maritime Heritage Trail
North Shields grew up around fishing, the river and its lighthouses. Our walking trail through the town's maritime heritage, from Clifford's Fort and the High and Low Lights to the Georgian squares up the bank.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink on North Shields Fish Quay
North Shields Fish Quay has become one of the North East's best places to eat and drink. Our guide to the quayside restaurants, bars, pubs and fishmongers, from waterfront warehouses to the oldest pub in town.
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This Weekend
Heritage Talk: The Fish Quay Through Artists' Eyes
See booking · Old Low Light Heritage Centre
Crank It Up! 2026, Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Beamish Museum
Heritage Open Day at Woodhorn
See listing · Woodhorn Museum
AJ Bell Great North Run 2026
10:30 AM · Newcastle to South Shields