Summer in South Tyneside
Here's some ideas of activities and things to do during the summer holiday.
Looking for fun things to do this summer? Check out below for some ideas and the summer holiday events calendar:
South Tyneside Family Discovery Trails
South Tyneside is the perfect place to stretch your legs, get some fresh air and enjoy some family time while walking along our beaches and coastline, in our parks and over our hills.
There are seven walks around the area, with activities and sights on each walk to see along the way.
Check out the walks at: South Tyneside Family Discovery Trails
Explore the outdoors
Summer is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family outdoors around some great South Tyneside spots.
Head to The Leas, which has miles of open, grassy space with sea views for miles. Fly a kite, play a game of cricket and have a picnic! There are also a series of coastal paths which twist and turn giving you access to bays, caves, coves and bird watching all the way to Marsden Bay, Souter Lighthouse and beyond.
Why not also take in one of our local parks, local nature reserves or wildlife sites? For views across to Sunderland and beyond head up to Cleadon Hills for a short walk, or why not head to Hebburn Riverside Park for views along the River Tyne. They both also feature in the new Family Discovery Walking Trails mentioned above!
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Enjoy the excitement and thrills of a family trip to Ocean Beach Pleasure Park! With over 40 rides and attractions, arcades, game stalls and Laserforce, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Find out more information and check out the opening times at: Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
The Dunes
There's lots for the family to enjoy at The Dunes, including their indoor galleon-themed soft play, ten pin bowling and arcades, plus yummy food and drink at their Brig Bar and Sambucca's.
To avoid disappointment pre-booking is advised. You can book at: Dunes Adventure Island
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- Name
- The Lost Fort
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exhibition celebrating Hadrian's Wall 1900.
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- Name
- Libraries Lego Time
- Location
- Jarrow Focus Library
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Drop into your local library where children can take part in Lego Time sessions and build with their imagination using Lego.
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- Name
- Libraries Lego Time
- Location
- Library at Hebburn Central
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Drop into your local library where children can take part in Lego Time sessions and build with their imagination using Lego.
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- Name
- Libraries Lego Time
- Location
- Cleadon Park Library
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Drop into your local library where children can take part in Lego Time sessions and build with their imagination using Lego.
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- Name
- Summer Park Events - Wanda
- Location
- Hebburn Fountains Park
- Time
- 10:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Come along to Fountains Park for free children's entertainment with Wanda as part of our Summer Park Events programme.
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- Name
- Dr Bike Sessions
- Location
- Primrose Community Centre
- Time
- 12:00pm to 3:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Has your bike got a puncture? This summer, bring it back to life with a FREE Dr Bike Health Check.
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- Name
- Summer Park Events - Tree Stump Theatre
- Location
- West Park, South Shields
- Time
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Come along to West Park for free children's entertainment with Tree Stump Theatre as part of our Summer Park Events programme.
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- Name
- The Lost Fort
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exhibition celebrating Hadrian's Wall 1900.
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- Name
- Call the Cavalry
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free, donations welcome
- Description
- Watch the Roman Cavalry demonstrate their skill and horsemanship.
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- Name
- Summer Park Events - Into The Spotlight
- Location
- West Park, South Shields
- Time
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Come along to West Park to enjoy live music with Into The Spotlight as part of our Summer Park Events programme.
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- Name
- Music in the Bandstand - Barely Human
- Location
- South Marine Park bandstand
- Time
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Sing along to all your favourite tunes with local bands in the Victorian bandstand at our beautiful seafront park.
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- Name
- The Lost Fort
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 1:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exhibition celebrating Hadrian's Wall 1900.
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- Name
- Summer Park Events - Vieux Carre Jazzmen
- Location
- West Park, South Shields
- Time
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Come along to West Park for free entertainment with Vieux Carre Jazzmen as part of our Summer Park Events programme.
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- Name
- Summer Park Events - Off Key Music
- Location
- Hebburn Fountains Park
- Time
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Come along to Fountains Park for free entertainment with Off Key Music as part of our Summer Park Events programme.
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- Name
- Brass Bands at the Amphitheatre - North East Concert Band
- Location
- Amphitheatre
- Time
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Relax to the sounds of brass at South Shields Seafront as part of the South Tyneside Festival.
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- Name
- The Lost Fort
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exhibition celebrating Hadrian's Wall 1900.
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- Name
- Libraries Lego Time
- Location
- Library at Hebburn Central
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Drop into your local library where children can take part in Lego Time sessions and build with their imagination using Lego.
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- Name
- Arts and Crafts - Make a Roman Standard Bearer
- Location
- Jarrow Focus Library
- Time
- 10:30am to 11:30am
- Cost
- Free, drop-in. Suitable for families and children of all ages
- Description
- Children can have a go at making a Roman Standard Bearer during the summer holidays.
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- Name
- Grand Constructions: Herd Groyne Lighthouse
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Get crafting and start building a paper model of the iconic Herd Groyne Lighthouse in South Shields with Cabinet of Curiosity Studio.
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- Name
- Create Your Own Listen In Artwork
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Cost
- Free, drop-in. Suitable for all ages
- Description
- Have you got something to say about living in South Tyneside? Why do you enjoy visiting the area? Add your thoughts to The Word's exhibition by creating a fun paper game.
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- Name
- Grand Constructions: Herd Groyne Lighthouse
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 1:30pm to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Get crafting and start building a paper model of the iconic Herd Groyne Lighthouse in South Shields with Cabinet of Curiosity Studio.
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- Name
- Family Walk Session
- Location
- Horsley Hill Children's Centre
- Time
- 9:30am to 11:00am
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- We'd like to invite you and your family to enjoy a walk with us in the local area. No need to book.
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- Name
- The Lost Fort
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exhibition celebrating Hadrian's Wall 1900.
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- Name
- Arts and Crafts - Make a Roman Standard Bearer
- Location
- Library at Hebburn Central
- Time
- 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free, drop-in. Suitable for families and children of all ages
- Description
- Children can have a go at making a Roman Standard Bearer during the summer holidays.
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- Name
- Kids Fun-Fest - Craig & Stevie
- Location
- Amphitheatre
- Time
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Come along to South Shields' Seafront Amphitheatre this summer and enjoy afternoons of free fun, games and activities with a host of amazing performers and entertainers.
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- Name
- The Lost Fort
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exhibition celebrating Hadrian's Wall 1900.
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- Name
- Libraries Lego Time
- Location
- Jarrow Focus Library
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Drop into your local library where children can take part in Lego Time sessions and build with their imagination using Lego.
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- Name
- Libraries Lego Time
- Location
- The Word Library
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Drop into your local library where children can take part in Lego Time sessions and build with their imagination using Lego.
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- Name
- Libraries Lego Time
- Location
- Cleadon Park Library
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Drop into your local library where children can take part in Lego Time sessions and build with their imagination using Lego.
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- Name
- Summer Park Events - Kendrick
- Location
- West Park, Jarrow
- Time
- 10:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Come along to West Park for free children's entertainment with Kendrick as part of our Summer Park Events programme.
Refine your search
Venue
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort [54]
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word [11]
- Library at Hebburn Central [9]
- Jarrow Focus Library [9]
- Cleadon Park Library [8]
- Amphitheatre [7]
- The Word Library [6]
- Harton Quays Park [5]
- Grange Park [4]
- South Marine Park bandstand [3]
- Disco Field Rear Store Buildings [3]
- West Park, South Shields [3]
- West Park, Jarrow [3]
- South Shields Market Square [2]
- Hebburn Fountains Park [2]
- Temple Park Centre [1]
- Whitburn Community Library [1]
- Ridgeway Children's Centre [1]
- Horsley Hill Children's Centre [1]
- Whitburn and Marsden Children's Centre [1]
- Primrose Community Centre [1]
- Bilton Hall Community Trust [1]
- South Shields Town Hall [1]
- Jarrow Focus [1]