If you find yourself south of the River Tyne, here is our perfect guide on how to spend your day from breakfast through to tea.
🥓Breakfast
⏰Time: 9:00 AM
📍Location: Café at the House, 134 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 4JD
Start your day with some delicious breakfast at Café at the House, a yummy spot in South Tyneside.
🚶♂️Walk: 54 minutes
⏰Time: 10:30 AM
📍Location: Marsden Beach, South Shields, NE34 7BS
After breakfast take a long walk down the coast to see the beauty of Marsden Beach!
☕Coffee at Marsden Grotto
⏰Time: 11:24 AM
📍Location: Marsden Grotto, Coast Rd, South Shields, NE34 7BS
Take a break, put your feet up, and have a coffee inside Marsden Grotto. Have a read about the Grotto’s rich history and learn how the cave transformed into a Legendary hotel, beach bar, and seafood restaurant.
🚶♂️Walk: 50 minutes
⏰Time: 12:30 PM
📍Location: Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Rd, South Shields, NE33 2LD
Spend some time at the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park playing in the arcades, and maybe even brave a ride! It’s a perfect spot for families, couples, or friends. Don’t forget to play Hook a Duck while you’re there. 🎢
🍨Ice cream at Scoop and Bean
⏰Time: 3:30 PM
📍Location: Scoop and Bean, Sea Rd, South Shields, NE33 2LD
Then stop for a sweet treat at Scoop and Bean after you visit the fairground. They have a range of flavours and are only a short walk away!
🚶♂️Walk: 8 minutes
🍽️Tea at Italianish
⏰Time: 4:30 PM
📍Location: Italianish, 118 Ocean Rd, South Shields, NE33 2JF
To end a lovely day, try Italianish, a highly rated Italian/Spanish-themed restaurant in South Shields! Perfect for a bite to eat before heading home.
To find out what else is happening in the North East, check out our Explore the North East page here.