South Tyneside

Properties and events in South Tyneside

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Guided tour to our historic chapel and explanation of our work

53 Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Historic Chapel for Merchant Seafarers

Jarrow Hall

The Museum, Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, NE32 3DY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join in on our architecture-themed events and activities at Jarrow Hall for Heritage Open Days! From tours, talks and expert lectures, to crafts and activities for the little ones, there will be something for everyone.

Jarrow Town Hall Tour

Town Hall, Grange Road, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, NE32 3LE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The town hall was the starting point for the Jarrow March,[7] a protest organised by the borough council over local poverty and, in particular, the impact on the local community of the closure of Palmer's Shipyard.

Meet the Miners at St Hilda's Pit Head, South Shields

St. Hildas Pithead, St. Hilda Industrial Estate, Station Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1RA
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Only St Hilda's Pit Head remains of St Hilda's Colliery, which earned its place in history for its 1899 disaster leading to candles being outlawed in all pits. Meet ex-miners to find out what life was like working in the mines in the 20th century.

Souter Lighthouse - National Trust

Coast Road, Sunderland, County Durham, SR6 7NH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy free entry to the lighthouse as well as talks throughout the day.

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JA
In person
Pre-booking required

Heritage Open Days Free Talk on The Art of Conservation at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery - Guided tour

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JA
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided tour of South Shields Museum and Art Gallery with additional behind the scenes element, led by Assistant Keeper Adam Bell.

South Shields Town Hall

Town Hall, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2RL
In person
Pre-booking required

Take a unique tour of the magnificent grade ll listed building with a member of South Tyneside Council staff.

St Peter's Harton, open church with talk on architecture - why French Gothic?

Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 6NG
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Peter's church open for visiting from 10.00-12.00, with the churchyard memorial records available. There will be an illustrated talk at 10.30 by Jean Stokes on the architecture of the church, "Why French Gothic?" Refreshments before & after.

St.Nicholas Church, Rectory Bank

Rectory Bank, West Boldon, Tyne & Wear, NE36 0RF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover St. Nicholas, the parish Church of West Boldon, which is a Grade I Listed Building. A great deal of the original Saxon stonework is still visible, but the majority of the structure dates from the 13th Century.

Watch House

Watch House, South Pier, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the historic Watch House on the South Pier South Shields and discover the history and heritage of 158 years of lifesaving service and learn about today's search and rescue work in this very special building.

Westoe Cemetery South Shields

Westoe Cemetery South Shields, 1 Maudlin Row, Erskine Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3NR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join a one hour guided walk around this historic Edwardian Cemetery.