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The Atlas Obscura Guide To South Shields

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in South Shields, England

Updated June 19, 2026
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Colman’s temple as it is today with original public toilet building on the right.

South Shields, England

Colman's Seafood Temple

Eat fish and chips in a striking Neoclassical building that once hid a public lavatory.

South Shields, England

'Conversation Piece'

This sculpture made up of 22 bulbous bronze figures reminds locals of massive Weeble Woobles.

South Shields, England

The Fleet in Captain's Wharfe

This former dry dock is now the home of a sculpture instalation depicting a fleet of tiny stainless steel sailing ships
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Arbeia

Said to be the best reconstruction of Roman remains in Britain

South Shields, England

Dolly Peel Statue

The statue of a remarkable woman placed on a historic hillside with an almost forgotten story
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum

A collection of maritime artifacts from the world's first volunteer life brigade.
1 mile from South Shields
Tynemouth Castle.

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Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Royal burial place of the kings of ancient Britain.
1 mile from South Shields

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Colman’s temple as it is today with original public toilet building on the right.

South Shields, England

Colman's Seafood Temple

Eat fish and chips in a striking Neoclassical building that once hid a public lavatory.
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