Opposite Tynemouth, on the south bank of the Tyne, South Shields is a coastal town with bracing North Sea beaches, landscaped parkland on its foreshore and thrilling pieces of history here and there.
Arbeia is a Roman Fort that received supplies for Hadrian’s Wall, and the gatehouse, house of the commanding officer and barracks have all been faithfully rebuilt on the original foundations.
Marsden Beach a little down the way is stunning, with limitless sands and powerful cliffs.
