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Places to stay in South Shields
South Shields is a coastal town, in North East England, at the mouth of the River Tyne in South Tyneside. It has pleasant beaches and a busy town centre. The friendly locals are known as Sand dancers! South Shields is a popular coastal town on the South bank of the River Tyne. Beautiful beaches, twisting cliff top paths, exhilarating amusements and miles of natural beauty make it a delight to explore all year round. The long sweep of Sandhaven, with its backdrop of dunes, is one of the finest beaches in the UK, while Littlehaven beach has panoramic views of the harbour and the ruins of Tynemouth Priory across the mouth of the Tyne. It is an ideal spot for sailing, windsurfing and angling. All the fun of the fair can be enjoyed at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park where there is an exciting choice of white-knuckle thrillers as well as colourful and imaginative rides for younger children. Away from the bustle of the funfair, the seafront parks are the perfect spot for a gentle walk. South Marine Park with its boating lake, miniature steam railway, play area, paddling pool and amazing gathering of swans and ducks is great for families. Nearby North Marine Park is the perfect setting for pitch and putt, watching a game of bowls or enjoying a stroll and taking in the great views. Over time, the mighty waves of the great North Sea have carved out caves, cliffs and stacks, leaving breathtaking Marsden Bay dominated by one of the most magnificent rock formations in Britain. The area is home to thousands of kittiwakes, gulls and cormorants and nearby The Leas, a two mile grassy sweep, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
