Harbours & ports · North East England
Shields Harbour
In or near South Shields.
Shields Harbour — a harbour in scotland lowlands.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 0.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Shields Harbour is a named harbour in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Shields Harbour is a harbour located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a maritime facility for local trade and recreation. The area is characterised by its coastal scenery and is integral to the surrounding community's activities. Visitors can expect to see a mix of fishing vessels and pleasure boats, along with access to nearby walking paths and waterfront views.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0000, -1.4333
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 0.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637986 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
South Shields railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.1 km
The Scotia Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
The Kirkpatrick
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
The Golden Lion
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Caffè Nero
Cafés · 0.2 km
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Museums · 0.2 km
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Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Theatre Royal, South Shields
Theatres · 0.3 km
Empire Theatre, South Shields
Theatres · 0.3 km
2013 South Shields by-election
Other places · 0.3 km
Baitul Ma'mur Jame-E- Masjid and Islamic Center
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Silver Ships Fleet
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
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The Scotia Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Kirkpatrick
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Caffè Nero
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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shields Harbour
Places to stay
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The Grand Hotel
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York House Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Scotia Public House
The Scotia Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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The Kirkpatrick
The Kirkpatrick in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Caffè Nero
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The Albert Public House
The Albert Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Kings Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shields Harbour?
- Shields Harbour is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2AA), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Shields Harbour?
- Shields Harbour — a harbour in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Shields Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2AA.
- How do I get to Shields Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2AA.