Guides to North Shields
In-depth guides to the best places to eat, drink, explore, and enjoy in North Shields. Written by locals, backed by research.
Latest Guides

North Shields on Screen: Film and TV Locations

Learning to Drive in North Shields

Business Support in North Shields: Free Help to Start and Grow

Rainbows, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts in North Shields: A Parents' Guide

Getting Married in North Shields

What to Do When Someone Dies in North Shields
Family & Children

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.

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.
Heritage & History

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.

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.
Community

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.

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.
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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


