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North Shields lies near the mouth of the River Tyne and the North Sea, only a few kilometres to the east of Newcastle upon Tyne in Northumberland. And first-time visitors to North Shields are often struck by the town's strong fishing heritage and inextricable connection to the sea, which is evident in the town's annual Fish Quay Festival and local sites of interest related to the town's origins as a successful fishing port.
So if you are interested in a seaside holiday destination in the north-east of Britain, you would do well to plan a holiday in North Shields. And once in town, you too can partake of the town's maritime heritage and modern entertainment venues, conveniently located along the banks of the Tyne.
North Shields Transport
Rail service in North Shields lies along the Tyne and Wear Metro Line, the fully-modernized light rail system based in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre. And most of the area's choice holiday towns are readily accessible through North Shields.
For motoring transportation, follow the A1 (M) if you are travelling to town from the south of Britain. Once you have crossed the River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne, look to travel east to the coast along the A167 to the A1058.
North Shields Heritage
The residents of North Shields are apt to say that their town's founding as a fishing port dates back as early as the 13th century. Subsequently, North Shields developed rather quickly and served Northumberland as a prominent shipping town. As a matter of fact, North Shields was once considered a rival to Newcastle upon Tyne during the course of the region's history.
But with the arrival of the rails in the early 19th century, however, North Shields was permanently linked to its larger neighbour to the west. In 1870, a fishing quay was constructed in order to harbour the many fishing vessels docked in North Shields. And today, Fish Quay and Royal Quay remain an integral part of North Shield's culture and maritime heritage.
What to Do in North Shields
First-time travellers to North Shields simply must visit the Fish Quay Festival, which has been held annually since 1987 in celebration of the town's maritime origins. Hundreds of vendor stalls line the docks during the festival as well as a large entertainment area dedicated to local musicians and Northumberland's famous seafood cuisine.
The North Shields Silverlink is the one of the town's shopping centres that includes dozens of shops and restaurants also conveniently situated near town centre. But visitors interested in embarking across the North Sea to Amsterdam often choose North Shields as a set off port. In fact, North Shields operates the only such ferry crossing in the whole of Northumberland.
Where to Stay in North Shields
You can find a good place to stay whilst in North Shields either near the town's metro station, or to the west of town centre proper near the border of Newcastle upon Tyne. But you can also find well staffed accommodations to the west of town centre near the coast, too. So visit North Shields soon in order to enjoy all the town has to offer first-time travellers.
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