Tyne & Wear
Places to eat in Tyne & Wear, South Tyneside
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Tyne & Wear is best known for its coastline, where a string of caravan parks look out over the North Sea. This is a region built around the Tyne and the towns that grew up along it, but the beaches at South Shields and Whitley Bay give it a different character to the industrial heartland further inland, and that mix of river, sea and city is what shapes a stay here.
Whether you are pitching up by the coast or heading inland to somewhere quieter, Tyne & Wear works well as a base for a few days that mix beach walks, a city visit and a genuinely wide choice of places to eat once you are back off the sand.
Where to stay in Tyne & Wear
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Most visitors base themselves at one of the coastal parks. Sandhaven Caravan Park and Lizard Lane Holiday Park sit near South Shields, putting the beach and the mouth of the Tyne within easy reach, while Whitley Bay Holiday Park does the same further north along the coast. Redcar Beach Caravan Park offers another seaside option, and for something further from the water, Derwent Caravan Park sits inland. Those after a quieter, more rural stay can look to Brockwell Wood or West Wood Yurts at Cut Thorn Farm, both a step away from the caravan park crowd.
The Sir William Fox
5 Westoe Village, South Shields
Athol House
21 Westoe Road, South Shields
Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne
Hobson Avenue,, South Shields
Annies Guest House
106 Beach Road, South Shields
Elmswood Guest House
77 Ocean Road, South Shields
The Clifton Guest House
101 Ocean Road, South Shields
Comfy-stays - Ocean Road
107 Ocean Road, South Shields
Forest Guest House
117 Ocean Road, South Shields
Things to Do in Tyne & Wear
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Days out here tend to split between coast and city. The beaches around South Shields and Whitley Bay are the obvious draw for anyone staying at the seaside parks, with promenades, dunes and long stretches of sand to walk. Newcastle and Gateshead sit at the heart of the region for anyone wanting a city day, with the Quayside and its bridges a short trip from most of the campsites listed.
Where to Eat in Tyne & Wear(169)
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Tyne & Wear has 169 restaurants and places to eat across the region, with 123 holding a 5 food hygiene rating. The average Google rating is 4.4 out of 5 across the 142 listings with reviews, and there are 8 dog-friendly restaurants if you're travelling with a pet.
The largest concentration of top-rated venues sits in South Shields, where Colmans of South Shields scores 4.6 out of 5 from 2855 reviews. Mambo Wine and Dine and The Clifton Cafe are also in South Shields, both rated 4.6 out of 5, while Radhuni reaches 4.5 out of 5. Sunderland holds The National Trust at 4.6 out of 5 from 1989 reviews and Latimers Seafood at 4.4 out of 5 from 1361 reviews.
The area pairs dining with coastal caravan accommodation: Whitley Bay Holiday Park is in Whitley Bay, Sandhaven Caravan Park in South Shields, and West Wood Yurts at Cut Thorn Farm near Newcastle upon Tyne are among the 7 camping and caravan parks we list in Tyne & Wear.
Restaurants range from casual cafes to family favourites, so whether you're after a quick bite or a more substantial meal, there are options throughout the region.
Attractions Near Tyne & Wear
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1 mi
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
South Shields · ⭐ 4.4
The Dunes Adventure Island
South Shields
Sunderland Stadium of Light Tour
Sunderland
2 mi
Haven Point
South Shields · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Override Skate Park
Jarrow · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
South Shields · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Arbeia Roman Fort
South Shields · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Inflata Nation Inflatable Theme Park Newcastle
North Shields · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Tyne & Wear(7)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Tyne & Wear
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3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £923
Angels Haven
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,092
Shoreline Angel
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,092
16 Seafield Terrace
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £586
Sea View Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £367
Chalet 86
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £562
The Beach Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £345
The Look Out
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £344
Common questions about Tyne & Wear
How many campsites are there in Tyne & Wear?
We list 7 campsites in and around Tyne & Wear, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Tyne & Wear have electric hook-up?
1 of the 7 campsites we list in Tyne & Wear offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I eat in Tyne & Wear?
We list 169 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Tyne & Wear.
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