Even way up in the north of England the Romans occupied the South Shields area. Building a fort to house soldiers and create a supply chain to try and defeat the Scots. But no dice there... This is a wonderful place for families to enjoy. There's a small museum and then signs for a self guided tour are very informative. Great for locals and tourists.

It’s truly fascinating to step back into the Stone Age, preserved for over 10,000 years. The Arbeia Roman Fort is absolutely worth visiting and the best part is, entry is free! The centre provides maps and signs that bring the stories to life. One big question remains, though: how did people manage to build such incredibly thick stone walls?

A little tricky to find but worth the effort. This is something of a gem surrounded by a school and housing - the story of the community is well told and it's worth taking time to explore the replica barracks and west tower. A venue that should be much better known, established to protect the mouth of the Tyne and, although not part of Hadrian's Wall, very much associated with that era. If you're in the vicinity, do visit! Oh, and it's free too!

Little Roman gem found in South Shields. Two reconstructed buildings are very well done. Large area, smallish museum and shop. Be sure to donate something as its all free

5 stars for the reconstruction if the Roman gate and barracks. Museum not the biggest but some interesting bits. Plenty of places to picnic. We locked the bikes inside the attraction. Tip the site closes end of September so check it's open when you plan to visit.

Free entry, free street parking and friendly staff. Educational and interesting displays. Can easily spend a few hours wondering around... 😊

Amazing site to visit, please definitely stop by! The site is free to enter but donations are welcome. Before we entered, I actually told my partner that it could be a short stop because “how interesting can stone ruins be” AND BOY I WAS WRONG. The site has components that were reproduced using common building techniques at the time and were pieced together based on what was found while excavating the ruins. Additionally, they had descriptive information and insights about life in Arbeia. We even visited another Roman Fort site because Arbeia pleased us a lot, but it was not the same and I was disappointed 🥲

Visited the customs house with my children for a performance of "Taylormania". The venue was great, plenty of staff on hand directing people to seats. The seating was comfortable and facilities couldn't be faulted, the bar did get busy but queue moved quickly thanks to the staff.

Absolutely love the Customs House it has everything for Every age theatre, musicals, great evenings out!!! Great restaurant breakfast is amazing you just can’t fault it!! !parking is absolutely great. Best parking in South Shields actually get yourselves to the Customs House in South Shields and enjoy it because me my friends family all enjoy the custom house five star. 👏🏼👏🏼 ❤️

Lovely place to visit with some cracking shows. Negatives are that the reception and cafe gets ridiculously busy whilst waiting for the shows to start. There's actually a quieter place upstairs to sit and relax but no information to let people know this.

Fantastic theatre.. went to see, thank abba for the music.. they were brilliant from start to finish.. a must see show.. the staff at the theatre were all lovely, a big thanks to the security team who ejected 4 drunken women, they didn't get the chance to spoil the show for everyone else.. well done lads.. swift action as well..

Great place to be. Love lunch me and the wife will definitely be back. The staff members Maisey and Sky are absolutely fantastic they totally go above and beyond. Thanks girls and thanks the customs house chefs 10-10

Staff are great. Venue is comfortable with plenty of parking. Went last night to see Roy Orbison and Travelling Wilburys after seeing them last year. Have to say this year's show was a big disappointment. Out of a two hour show over 30 minutes was spent on talkng about raffle tickets, who was married to Roy Orbison, merchandise sales, then having the raffle and telling us how far each band member had travelled to the show. The whole show had a very amateurish feel about it and the music not as tight as last year. At £31.50 a ticket I expected better. Will not go next year.

What a magnificent place we went to a surprise 70th birthday party. This venue was a perfect choice for the event. There should be many more of these venues around the country as this one is a huge asset to the area.

Beautiful small strip of beach and Cliff side walks. I have a special love for this place as its where I met my partner. I do recommend to anyone who likes to go for walks and loves the coast.

Tonight me and Star had a lovely walk along Marsden Beach, it was quite rocky but great for both us to get some exercise. Really nice Friday evening for the walk and will definitely come again. Star loved getting to go in the sea that now she's soaked!

Amazing place that you don't want to leave. Spectacular view! You can get here by bus X34 from Newcastle. Definitely worth visiting!

Very beautiful. You can see a lot of birds nesting and impressive cliffs.

First visit here and rate it 👍 Parking is easy and right by the beach, £5 for all day - up to 2200hrs. This beach is dog friendly and no restrictions. Location is easy to find and right on the coastal footpath. Access to the beach is via steps at two locations and both are fairly steep, but doable. The beach itself is a mix of sand and areas of rock, so plenty of pools and formations to explore.

Really loved walking here with my mother and family gorgeous place for a walk

The top part of the beach is very pebbley but when the tide is out you get a golden, sandy beach, backed by tall cliffs and is best known for its breathtaking rock formations, which include a number of sea-stacks and rock arches. Most notable among these is Marsden Rock a 30 metre (100ft) tall sea stack which once featured a stunning arch before it sadly collapsed into the sea . A number of legends and ghost stories surround the cliffs, caves and the pub itself, all of which were once the haunt of smugglers. The views of the cliffs and the craggy coastline will take your breath away. A seabird sanctuary is close to the beach and this is a good place to see gulls, cormorants, kittiwakes and fulmars. Access is either a lift with a donation at Marsden grotto, or steep stairs at the side of Marsden grotto.

Went here for something to eat as Morrisons only had 1 member of staff in kitchen and was asked to wait 30 minutes for not only fish and chips but also a tuna and cheese toastie. Anyway, went here, waited 5 minutes before ordering, no quiche so another toastie, pot of tea, not boiling hot and another 10 minute wait. While waiting took a picture 😕

Absolutely brilliant museum! Really enjoyed my first visit here. The exhibits were local themed which I loved, good array of different subjects and eras and for once not all aimed souly for a family audience, yay! The art gallery was a pleasant surprise, some really beautiful works in a calm environment. On day of visit there was a good local photography group exhibition too. Entry to the museum and gallery is free, friendly staff and although I didn't get a chance to try it there looked a good cafe too! Highly recommend.

Well worth a visit very interesting ....staff are helpful admission is free but donations are appreciated . The museum is wheelchair friendly and there is a toilet for the disabled The museum is Tyneside history and going back in time for the mote mature is a good feeling and enjoyable. There is a cafe Victorian Pantry and a nice choice of food and reasonably priced ....the cakes looked good quality. The staff in the cafe were very friendly There is all ALL DAY PARKING near the library £1 30. ....and there again for those with walking problems or mobility scooters from leaving the car it is all on the flat Enjoy your day

Good place to visit, not very big so it won't be a long visit

Always try to call into the little cafe when i'm in Shields. Never disappoints. Also being brought up in and around the area its a very interesting place to visit.

The museum is well worth a visit it is free but they appreciate donations. The museum caters for the disabled there is a lift and.a toilet which is very generous in size . Those interested in the local history a visit us a must. The staff are very pleasant and there is s very reasonable tearoom there and there again very pleasant staff. There is lots of parking the library parking us £1 30 for the day. It's all on the flat for those with wheelchairs

A lovely little museum across two floors, full of interesting artefacts and history of the town, plus free admission.

We have been here many times. Always when the sun is shining. It's a lovely spot. Old fashioned rides that most people can enjoy. Having been on The Waltzers dozens of times I bribed my wife to go on with me. We are both over 50. My closing argument before we got on was 'no one is ever sick on The Waltzers'. How wrong i was! Due to very few people waiting to go on, the operator left the ride running for at least twice as long as normal. It spun and it spun, and it spun some more! We both just managed to keep our breakfast to ourselves. It took us several hours to get over it. Really. Great fun though, and very memorable.

It's a nice place where people can enjoy and have fun. We went to this amusement park and we rode on the roller coaster twice.

Had a great miniature golf outing with the family. Got in a few rides also. Nice day by the sea.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park • Location: Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD, UK. Seafront amusement park, ~5-min walk from Colman’s Seafood Temple. • About: North East’s largest free-admission fun park since 1930s (major updates in 2010s). Family-owned, over 40 rides/attractions. • Highlights: Roller coasters (e.g., Big Apple, Speedy Coaster), zorbing, go-karts, laser tag (Quasar), arcades, boating lake. Thrill rides, kids’ zones, games. • Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly paths, carer wristbands; nearby parking. Dogs on leash (beach restrictions seasonal).

Great family day out, always plenty to do . Would certainly recommend if your visiting the north east .

Ocean beach , was amazing experience, not easy to get into the security is very strict which is not a bad thing . Had the best time here for the afternoon , dancing n drinking a great birthday treat.

large fair ground with plenty of rides and fun things to do with the family. It is ideal for all ages.. Food stalls are plenty full offering anything from doughnuts to fish and chips.. Certainly able to spend a good few hours here if you are visiting

Colmans Seafood Temple is a well-known and beautifully located restaurant in Newcastle, offering stunning seafront views and a menu rich in fresh fish, oysters, prawns, and mussels. One of the standout features is the panoramic layout, windows surround the space so even those seated centrally can enjoy the coastal scenery, which adds a lovely touch to the dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were generally friendly. We ordered the fried cod and grilled haddock, both of which were cooked to perfection and full of flavour. While the overall experience was enjoyable, there were a couple of areas that could be improved. The restaurant was quite busy during our visit, and understandably, the pace of service reflected that. However, in the rush, a few moments of carelessness occurred, such as oyster juice being spilled on the table during dish clearing. Additionally, although the venue states that restrooms are checked hourly, the condition of the male toilets during our visit suggested otherwise. Colmans clearly has a lot going for it, and the team works hard to deliver a memorable experience. With a bit more attention to detail during peak times, it could truly live up to its reputatons.

Not as good as it thinks it is. We ate off the £24 for two course menu. Soft shell crab taco with spicy mayo. So much heat you could not taste the salad or the crab. Same with the Ndula mussels. 6 mussels out of shell and a huge wedge of bread but so much heat no taste of anything else. The fish and chips were OK. Average, mediocre. Certainly had far better on this coast in the past. But the baby Dover sole was excellent. We'd advise booking if you want to try it.

This restaurant is amazing! The food, atmosphere and service were fabulous ! We went here for a tea-time anniversary meal and were greeted with a lovely card, and a welcoming arrival. The food and drink is on the pricey side, but so worth it for the freshness and how amazing it was. Everything was cooked so lovely and we were happy from start to finish. For day to day dining, it wouldn’t be ideal, but for special occasions and fine dining it’s highly recommended 👌

Recommended to me because I am originally from the North East of England. Overpriced & overrated to be honest. A “small” Cod & Chips with a bottle of filtered tap water was £17 quid. The fish is nicely cooked with a nice batter, plus the tartar sauce they serve is nice. The chips are mediocre to poor I’m afraid. I went on a lunchtime just after they opened. The reception reacted like I was asking for the earth, when I asked for a single table by the window so I could look out to sea. It was granted after what seemed a bit of a struggle for a simple arrangement. I have been to MUCH better for much cheaper prices along the North East coastline. The Coleman’s regular Fish & Chip Restaurant on Ocean Road South Shields were just rude & abrupt when I asked for a single table by the window there. They said those tables were only for four people, but they could put me with a table in the back room on my own. I thought this was disgraceful, so I said I wouldn’t bother & hence going to the Seafood Temple instead. Both poor recommendations in my opinion. I live in Southern California now but originate North Shields - England & know South Shields very well. I look forward to my Fish & Chips when I visit the UK. This was very disappointing. I’ll be eating at some good ones I know well on the North side of the Tyne on the coast before I head back to California. I won’t be going to either of these again unless they buck up!

What can I say, this place is the bees knee's. We travelled from Hull and it was well worth it. The oysters were amazing and the crab starter was just perfect. For mains I had the cod and the most fantastic chips. The batter on the fish was so crispy and light and it was cooked to perfection. My husband had the haddock and the amazing chips and the haddock was enormous we shared a curry sauce and he had a stottie cake. It was one of the best meals we have ever had and well worth the 130 mile journey. Thanks to Kalani for the review. Can't wait to come back

Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in months. We had a bunch of starters to try a bit of everything, but the standouts were the scallops with orzo and crispy Serrano ham, the king prawns in garlic and parsley butter, and the oysters which were MEATY. Jill is a wonderful host, who kept us entertained and offered great recommendations. Will be back!

Lovely food, great restaurant with a bow front looking over towards the sea, almost like the front of a ship. Very fresh seafood, expensive but excellent quality. Best to book as very busy. Parking is in public car park next to the restaurant on the seafront. Had oysters, lobster, fish and chips, and fishcakes. All cooked to order. Home made raspberry lemonade was very good too.

I came with a group of people to see this place... beautiful sea, beautiful beach. We wanted to have coffee... The lady behind the bar said, "No. No, there are too many of you. We can't make coffee. We only have one coffee machine. That's why we can't make it for you. It would take too long." She asked me, "You understand, it makes sense : You won't get coffee. It doesn't make sense to me. Three-quarters of the tables in the bar/restaurant were empty! We were there around 1 p.m., so not before closing time. I don't understand—it doesn't make sense to me." We also couldn't order any food. Because there are too many of us... does that make sense?

Came here for a nice dinner. safe to say the only thing good about this place is its coffee. Ordered the fish and chips which was alright. now for the fancy stuff... i ordered the garlic shrimp and prawn linguine. Might i just say i was served a shrimp in some mysterious liquid that vaguely tasted like garlic. the prawn linguine came in a sauce that was so soupy it might as well have been prawn noodle soup. both these dishes were incredibly oily and watery which doesn't even make sense because those two don't mix. unless that was their aim to emulsify it for a tasteless sauce. The only reason why i didn't give this 0 stars is because the location and the actual place is very nice. The view is amazing and being inside the restaurant is an incredible experience. I'd recommend to come here maybe just for a nice coffee trip, not for a dinner. Last but not least as i was entering the restaurant i was ATTACKED by a giant spider swinging on its webs. does no one clean these? isn't this supposed to be a nice place? 2 stars. 🙃

The location and concept of this restaurant are truly beautiful and promising. Unfortunately, every other aspect of our dining experience was deeply disappointing. ​We paid high prices and expected a corresponding level of service and quality. What we received was poor value characterized by several issues: ​Hygiene Issues: The tables and dishes were noticeably dirty, which is completely unacceptable, especially given the cost. ​Poor Service & Wait Times: The wait was excessively long. We ordered two children's portions but only one was delivered after a considerable delay. They cited a "misunderstanding," but the food quality was poor, and the children barely touched the single portion. ​Lack of Basic Amenities: There were no napkins provided on the table, and simple requests like extra sugar for the coffee were neglected. ​While the dessert was okay, paying premium prices and being expected to eat from dirty dishware is intolerable. This was our first and definitively our last visit.

I love it here, such an amazing place. Food is fantastic, service is great and they've got Hawkstone on draught. Darren, the guy running the place last night couldn't have done more for us and was so accommodating, full of knowledge and joined in with our conversations with our family from out of town.

The location offers a remarkable opportunity for exploration. It's truly a place where one can immerse themselves in the past. The experience of the place is enriched by the delightful cuisine available. Many people find the area to be captivating due to its historical significance. Overall, it is a very attractive destination for anyone to go.

Between errands I happened to drive by the Marsden Grotto - a local legendary landmark that I spent time at back in the 70's & 80's. From outside, it's exactly as it was back then, with the same slow lift down to the restaurant that overlooks a pretty beach. The lift is only for customers & patrons, otherwise beach access is via the steep winding stairs. This is the only place in the UK with a restaurant inside a cliff, and it's so pretty inside. I had been hoping for a breakfast, but unfortunately they only start serving hot food from 12.00, and I'd arrived at 10 am. My options were a cheese scone or a blueberry muffin. The scone smell delicious, but it wasn't very cheesy. However, the view more than made up for it and I was happy to sit and remember some happy childhood times.

Over priced as we found all mains over £20. Fish and chips around £21, soggy batter and chips that just taste like oil. Signature jack the blaster burger resembles a double cheese burger from McDonald’s served with frozen pale fries. Chicken wrap had 3 small strips of breaded chicken inside a huge wrap drenched in sauce. Salt and pepper shakers empty on the table, Shows laziness and lack of care by management. The worst part for me is the mandatory 4hour car parking charge of £3 even though we were there under an hour is a joke! No phone signal assuming because of the location but no WiFi either? Very strange. Can’t comment on the service as there is none, Order food and pay at the bar. I have since looked at reviews and something really should be done by the people who expect to earn a livelihood from this business because I’m afraid it doesn’t look good for you. It was very very quiet on a Friday evening. Being the only table in the restaurant area. I certainly won’t be back and by the sound of the other reviews not many other people will be either. Such a shame! The place has the potential but something (quite a lot) needs to be changed. I’ll keep an eye out for a change in management.

What a delightful little place. The food is amazing, the menu isn’t too big and the prices are very reasonable. We had Chicken Quesadilla, and Beef & pork kebab, washed down with a Camden Easy and a Mojito. Definitely return

A lovely little gem of a restaurant. The food was very good and the staff were all very friendly without being too intrusive. The olive starter is a good size portion, with a mixed of queen, stuffed and black olives. The birria lamb and beef kebab was a generous sized portion and the pistachio tres leches had a lovely delicate flavour.

I’ve had lunch here many times and it’s always been great but their Mexican tasting menu and drinks pairing was wonderful. Great service and every dish was brought out by the chef with a brief description of the ingredients and story behind the dish.

Visited on a weekday lunchtime. Nice variety on daytime menu, I had a burrito which was really good and massive. My wife also enjoyed her avocado on toast. Lovely place, the young lad who served us was absolutely brilliant, no messing about when bringing my pint over while my wife was still deciding what to order to drink. Really excellent, attentive service. Will definitely be back.

Such a good place, really fantastic food and service and reasonably priced too.

Isn't it amazing how a staff member dismissed at Strollers fitted in to a very good quality cafe like this and people are patronising the establishment. Love the coffee, big selection of a menu and service is brilliant. Staff are fantastic !!! Great Atmosphere. Thank you people. xx

Fabulous little fine. Sunday morning breakfast with amazing choices. All cooked fresh with lovely produce. Staff were attentative and pleasant.

I would have left a good review but seems your website is full of viruses when attempting to see if you have a menu, all you see are messages saying that my device is damaged or has 2 viruses. Well it hasn't as this is the only site that I have visited for local takeaways near me. My device wouldn't back out of your page it just kept on with the clean this clean that messages. I had to switch my device off to get out of your site. So I don't know of your food is nice or not so ill just browse some other shops instead and hopefully your site hasn't damaged my device in any way or I'll have to pay yous a visit.

Absolutely shambolic delivery service and luke warm tasteless food. Waited almost 2hrs for a delivery coming to almost £100 and when it arrived it was almost cold and incredibly bland. No menu available online. Utter shambles. Avoid delivery at all costs. Stay clear.

A great place with delicious, quality food. The staff are friendly and eager to please. Very cheap but still really high quality - amazing value for money! The food all tastes really fresh made tasty with amazing spices rather than just adding salt and sugar like some places. They can even cook custom orders not on the menu, so they clearly have a chef who knows what they're doing. Can't recommend this place enough to eat in or take out.

Lovely take away food. Decor and hospitality whilst waiting for the food to be cooked was great. Food was very tasty. Only 4 stars however as Madras was far too hot for what it should be. That said all food was cooked excellently and full of flavour and taste.

Excellent food. Staff very friendly go out of there way to cater for your tastes

Amazing food. Amazing service. I can't get enough of this place. Been visiting for over 5years now. It has been consistently great every time. Take away or eat in. Each time I come back from London, I always visit.

Fab meal all fab reviews were spot on first time at spice 1 as hear on holiday and looking for something other than pub food. Could not fault the very kind staff and food excellent looking forward to coming back. Well done to everyone at Spice 1

I first visited Ocean Road almost 50 years ago. It was famous for Indian restaurants. My favourite Bengal has long gone and over the years there have been many here today gone tomorrow restaurants. Some good, many awful. Casta was recommended this Middle Eastern restaurant so six of us went. Two x two person starters( one hot and one cold) were very good and filling. Thus the mains though good were far too much! We needed doggie bags. We also got a cash discount. All in all very good but I still miss my old favourite.

First time at Kuzey. What took us so long. Best Turkish restaurant in the North East. Manager is a fantastically nice guy, so hospitable and friendly. We had the falafel and hummus and the kisir, for starters, both were delicious, served with fresh bread. Then for mains we had the lamb ribs and the chicken Shish, both served with pilaf rice and very fresh salad, all fantastic. All washed down with draught Efes. This will become a regular night out. Thanks for a great night.

First time here and thought it was good. The food was average however factor in the price and portion size it was a good experience. The Sucuk was a bit disappointing compared to others I'd had as it was a bit bland in taste and presentation, you dont get any sauce with it so had to order separate. The mixed grill was nice and was a big portion size. The place had nice decor and very clean. Staff were helpful.

Food was good, however felt pressured to leave, we was a little full, so asked for food to be packaged, but was only given the meat. Still charged full price. So was a bit disappointed with the service as staff were stood waiting for us to leave at 22.10 pm. Not a problem, but 90%of our meals was not in the package.

Really good Turkish restaurant. The hot mezze platter is highly recommended as a starter for two, packed with loads of flavours. The staff are friendly and attentive and I'll definitely be back.

Delicious food, friendly and knowledgeable service, very reasonable prices.

We asked the sharing plate. Was nice and slightly different to other versions what always brings good vibes. They have also Turkish coffee and place is well taken care.