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South Shields, also called Shields locally, is a seaside town in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated at the beginning of the River Tyne through Tyne Dock, and is around 8 kilometres from Newcastle upon Tyne. South Shields got its start in 1245 when the town was founded as a fishing port. It remained small through the years up until Victorian times when the coal mines were discovered. By the 1850s, ship building was one of the major industries and employers in the area.  In recent years the coal mining and ship building industries associated with mining have tapered off and been replaced by public and service sector industries.  Most residents work in neighbouring Sunderland and Newcastle upon Tyne. Tourism is on the upswing as people are discovering how lively this seaside town actually is.  South Shields is a wonderful destination to visit any time of year. You can book your South Shields hotels easily through HRS.com.

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The seafront of South Shields with its promenade, parks, fairgrounds and arcades is popular all through the year. You will enjoy the golden sands of the Sandhaven Beach, with the picturesque dunes in the background. There are a number of lavish as well as budget South Shields hotels for travellers of all types. First-rate sailing, angling and windsurfing opportunities are available on the Littlehaven Beach at the mouth of the Tyne River with spectacular views of the estuary. Visit the Ocean Beach Amusement Park for fun. The reconstructed Roman fort at Arbeia is a fantastic learning opportunity for the whole family. Bring along your bicycle and explore the myriad of cycle paths and trails that wind their way through the town and along the beautiful seashore. Book South Shields hotels, and you will be surprised at the places to see and activities to experience in the town as well as around it.

Athol House, Premier Inn or Sir William Fox: Book South Shields hotels with HRS

South Shields has been developing fast with vibrant shopping and trendy open air markets. The town has a proud and long maritime tradition and heritage of shipbuilding and seafaring. It is amongst the most visited seaside resorts in the region. South Shields hotels are teeming with tourists. This Catherine Cookson Country attracts numerous visitors and tourism is an important economic activity. The Port of Tyne is an important UK port and is developing its passenger and freight activities further. The whole area is well connected by road via the A19.  The Tyne and Wear Metro system provides excellent light rail train connections throughout region, linking Tyneside, Newcastle, and South Shields. The metro also connects to the Newcastle Airport making it simple and painless to use the airport to travel to and from South Shields. Relax by booking South Shields hotels online.