Head to the cosy city of North Shields
The beaches and other outdoor surroundings create an inviting atmosphere in North Shields. This welcoming city attracts visitors thanks to its bars and theme park. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around North Shields
Are you looking for attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes North Shields a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wet 'n' Wild Water Park (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- The Marsden Grotto (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)
- Karting North East (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Diggerland (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
- Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
- Tynemouth Aquarium (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in North Shields
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, North Shields is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Longsands Beach (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Seaton Sluice Beach (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)
- Jesmond Dene Park (5.9 mi / 9.5 km)
- Exhibition Park (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
- Leazes Park (7.4 mi / 11.9 km)
- Northumberlandia (9 mi / 14.5 km)
Seasonal weather in North Shields
If you're planning a holiday around the weather, July, August, June and September are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 15°C.
Transport to and around North Shields
The nearest airport is in Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.), located 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from the city centre.