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A Guide to a Perfect Day Out in South Tyneside

🥓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.

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🚶‍♂️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.

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🚶‍♂️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. 🎢

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🍨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!

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🚶‍♂️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.

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