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There’s more to North Shields than meets the eye. From heritage walks and coastal art to hidden gems and community stories — explore our town and the people who make it special.
Harbour House

Harbour House launches with local brands and big ambitions

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Harbour House, a three-storey creative space and community destination, is now officially open and already pulsing with the energy of some of the North East’s most...

Tommy Smalls and Friends

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Tucked away in the backstreets of North Shields since 2017, Tommy Smalls and Friends is a lively urban smallholding full of character. From Reginald the Gypsy Cobb to tiny Buddy Holly and Kenny Rogers, this family-run haven is home to horses, hens, ducks, and more. It’s the good life—North Shields style.

Photo Walk #5 Brings 40 Photographers Together Across the Tyne

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One Ferry and Hundreds of Stories Waiting to Be Told Today, around 40 photographers of all ages and abilities came together for the latest I...

Vintage Market Returns to Salt Market Social

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he I Love North Shields Vintage Market returns to Salt Market Social on North Shields Fish Quay on Sunday 25 October 2026, with vintage traders, food, live music, DJs and a social until 7pm. Entry is free and tickets are available now.
Exterior of Tynemouth Castle

Walk: Tynemouth

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Distance : 4 milesStart & Finish: Tynemouth Castle Uncover the unique history and character of Tynemouth Castle, Priory and village and its seafaring neighbour North...

Three Vintage Markets Coming to North Shields Fish Quay in 2026

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Looking for vintage markets in North Shields or something different to do on the North East coast? I Love North Shields is bringing three more...
Archaeologist Peter Ryder's impression of medieval North Shields and Tynemouth including St Leonard's Leper Hospital

Uncovering the medieval secrets of St Leonard’s Leper Hospital

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From childhood wanderings in Northumberland Park to uncovering secrets buried for centuries, local historian Mike Coates traces how a small burn helped shape the origins of North Shields itself. Drawing on archaeology, medieval records and a lifetime of passion for the town, his rediscovered work reveals the lost story of the Pow Burn, Spital Dene and the remarkable St Leonard’s Leper Hospital – a place of faith, charity and significance now emerging once more from beneath the park.
By Rachel Riley

HYGGE AT HOME: A STAYCATION INSPIRED BY OUR NORTH SEA NEIGHBOURS

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You don't need a passport to experience a little Scandinavian culture. From Viking history and Nordic-inspired cafés to beachfront saunas, independent shops and coastal walks, discover how North Shields and the wider North Tyneside coast connect us with our North Sea neighbours.

Historic Royal Visit Painting Unveiled in North Shields

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As part of the North Shields 800 celebrations, a long-overlooked piece of local maritime heritage was brought back into the spotlight today with the unveiling of a newly restored oil painting titled The Royal Visit to the Tyne, August 1884, by North Shields-born artist John Davison Liddell (1859–1942).

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R Place

Fancy a sweet treat? Visit bustling local coffeeshop and bakehouse R...

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At R Place, friendship brewed the beginnings of a cosy, creative coffee haven in North Shields. Founders Ray and our very own Simmie blended their passions—coffee, food, and community—to create a warm, dog-friendly spot where everyone’s welcome, from locals to gerbils! Known for indulgent treats like their viral Baklava Cheesecake and whimsical Unicorn Hot Chocolate, they also host vibrant workshops and champion local makers. r place is more than a café—it’s a community hub where kindness, creativity, and great coffee come together.
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