Arts and culture



Public art
Discover our many visually stunning pieces of public art.

The Customs House
Enjoy the theatre, cinema and much more at one of the leading cultural venues in the North East.

Historic buildings & monuments
South Tyneside has a number of historic buildings and monuments, showcasing our wealth of history.

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
Find out more about this fantastic cultural venue at the heart of South Shields.

Blue plaques
View a list of the current Blue Plaques in South Tyneside, or nominate a person or a building you think deserves to be recognised.

Westovian Theatre
The Westovians are a leading amateur dramatics group in the region.