North Shields
North Shields is a town on the North Bank of the River Tyne, eight miles from the City of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Traditional industries in the town include fishing and ship-building.
The town has recently undergone an extensive regeneration programme which has seen the revitalisation of the redundant docks. A Wet n Wild Waterpark, Outlet Shopping Centre and a Marina form the centre piece to the 'Royal Quays'. Similarly major regeneration of the Fish Quay to the South of the Town Centre has included the construction of Luxury apartments and the conversion of existing buildings into restaurants and bars. The North Shields Fish Quay is home to an annual festival to celebrate the history of the importance of the fishing industry to the town's history.
An international ferry terminal based at Royal Quays, North Shields is a gateway to overseas destinations, including Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. A local ferry service connects the North Shields Fish Quay to the neighbouring town of South Shields on the opposite bank of the Tyne.
