North Shields Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A row of colorful terraced houses with a tower and lush greenery in the foreground.
A riverside town with red brick buildings, a bridge, and a clear blue sky.
A sunset over a calm sea with a lighthouse and grassy foreground.
A row of colorful beach huts with a stormy sky in the background.
A coastal scene with a sandy beach, a stone breakwater, and a wooden jetty extending into the water. In the distance, there are two lighthouses, one red and one white, on a long pier.

Our guide on where to stay in North Shields

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A coastal beach with a fortification on the right and a promenade on the left.
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Tynemouth

Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.

The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group

The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group

4 out of 5
Grand Parade North Shields England
The price is AU$189 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$189
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in North Shields. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
"Poor reception greeting. No-one was at the reception area - it’s an extension of the bar. We had to search for a barkeep to check us in. Rooms are a bit dated but spacious, and the ensuite bathroom was excellent as it seemed to have been updated. Breakfasts were excellent."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$125 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$125
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,159 reviews)
"It would have been a 5/5, but for a poor breakfast. Staff are lovely 😊"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
The County Hotel, Newcastle

The County Hotel, Newcastle

4 out of 5
Neville Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$136 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$136
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
The County Hotel, Newcastle
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Seafront Apartments

Seafront Apartments

4 out of 5
46 Beverley Terrace North Shields England
Stay at this apartment in North Shields. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tynemouth Aquarium and Longsands Beach are ...
Seafront Apartments
The View Old Coastguard Cottage

The View Old Coastguard Cottage

Spanish Battery England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in North Shields. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tynemouth Castle and Short ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6 reviews)
"Best views lovely host house dated in need of repair but had a great time no hassle very helpful host thankyou"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

The View Old Coastguard Cottage
The Hamlet - North East Escapes

The Hamlet - North East Escapes

Tynemouth England
Stay at this apartment in North Shields. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northumberlandia and Tynemouth Priory are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Fantastic find
"Absolutely fantastic property in a great location with great transport links and restaurants close by with amazing views of the sea. The property wea clean, well presented and had everything you'd need. We had a long weekend here as we were going to a wedding in the area and would thoroughly recommend ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

The Hamlet - North East Escapes
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Stay near popular North Shields attractions

Longsands Beach

9.2/10 (7 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Longsands Beach during your travels in North Shields? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Activities

Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

AU$199
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

AU$57
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

AU$42
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

AU$46
per adult
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

AU$57
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

AU$46
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
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Cities near North Shields

A park with a curved pathway, a small bridge over a stream, and trees.

Wallsend

A rocky shoreline with large boulders and a pebbly foreground.

South Shields

A row of colorful beach huts with a stormy sky in the background.

Whitley Bay

A modern stadium with a glass dome, a river, and a bridge with a sign for the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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