Things to do in South Tyneside
The Word
For more information on the latest events and exhibitions, opening times and directions, please visit The Word website. The Word is also available to follow on Facebook and Twitter.
The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields-
- Name
- Santa's Winter Woodland
- Location
- West Boldon Lodge
- Time
- 9:30am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Prices vary
- Description
- Santa and his elves are returning to West Boldon Lodge to train a new generation of Elf Helpers.
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- Name
- Amazing Space
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Explore a FREE out-of-this-world exhibition at The Word!
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- Name
- Create and Design for Christmas
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- From £4 per creation. Suitable for all ages
- Description
- This session gives children the chance to see their design made in front of their eyes on our laser cutters!
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- Name
- Celebrating 25 Years of The Customs House Pantomime
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Word will be opening a FREE exhibition to celebrate 25 years of 'The Little Panto with The Big Heart'.
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- Name
- Word Bank of Lost Dialects
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- A celebration of the thousands of North East dialect words donated during The Word's original Lost Dialects exhibition.
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- Name
- The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 10:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- from £10
- Description
- The Customs House Presents The Little Panto for Little People, The Elves and the Shoemaker.
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- Name
- Children's Christmas Crafts
- Location
- Library at Hebburn Central
- Time
- 10:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- £1 per child
- Description
- Arts and crafts sessions with a festive twist!
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- Name
- Sparkle & Twist Face Painting & Balloon Modelling
- Location
- Hebburn Central
- Time
- 10:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Face painting and balloons at Hebburn Central this Christmas.
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- Name
- Christmas Tales
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:30am to 11:20am
- Cost
- £3.50 per child, £2.50 per adult, £10.50 family of 4, £1 children under 1.
- Description
- Be captivated in a Christmas wonderland as The Word shares some magical Christmas Tales at a unique storytelling session as characters are projected onto the walls.
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- Name
- Elfin' Around the Snowflake Forest
- Location
- Jarrow Hall
- Time
- 10:30am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- £12
- Description
- Join Merry, Cookie and Poppy, Santa's favourite but silliest elves, for this interactive theatre performance by Elfin' Around.
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- Name
- Christmas arts and crafts
- Location
- The Word Library
- Time
- 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Cost
- 50p-£1 per craft
- Description
- Children can have lots of fun making festive crafts.
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- Name
- Elves Workshop and Santa Grotto
- Location
- St Hilda’s Colliery
- Time
- 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Cost
- £15
- Description
- A magical Christmas adventure for the whole family.
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- Name
- Winterbottom
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This exhibition examines the life and times of Dr Thomas Masterman Winterbottom.
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- Name
- Dame Catherine Cookson: Author, Artist, Philanthropist
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An anniversary display of Catherine Cookson at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.
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- Name
- Santa Claus at Jingle Bell Square
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 12:00pm to 2:30pm
- Cost
- from £4.50 per child
- Description
- Join Santa Claus and his helpers for some festive cheer.
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- Name
- Father Christmas Comes to Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 12:00pm to 6:30pm
- Cost
- £12 per child
- Description
- Enjoy a magical festive experience.
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- Name
- Christmas Tales
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 12:45pm to 1:35pm
- Cost
- £3.50 per child, £2.50 per adult, £10.50 family of 4, £1 children under 1.
- Description
- Be captivated in a Christmas wonderland as The Word shares some magical Christmas Tales at a unique storytelling session as characters are projected onto the walls.
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- Name
- The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 1:00pm to 2:30pm
- Cost
- from £10
- Description
- The Customs House Presents The Little Panto for Little People, The Elves and the Shoemaker.
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- Name
- Family magic show with Mr Twister and lunch with Santa
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Cost
- from £16
- Description
- The big man himself will be joining The Customs House for an afternoon filled with festive family fun.
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- Name
- Snow White
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 1:30pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- from £9.99
- Description
- Snow White with the unique Customs House twist.
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- Name
- Chess For All session
- Location
- The Word Library
- Time
- 2:00pm to 3:45pm
- Cost
- FREE
- Description
- Come along to a free chess drop-in with members from South Shields Chess Club! Whether you want to hone your skills, develop your strategy or simply learn a new game then this is the club for you! Chess For All runs on a Saturday between 2-3.45pm.
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- Name
- Christmas Tales
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 2:15pm to 3:05pm
- Cost
- £3.50 per child, £2.50 per adult, £10.50 family of 4, £1 children under 1.
- Description
- Be captivated in a Christmas wonderland as The Word shares some magical Christmas Tales at a unique storytelling session as characters are projected onto the walls.
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- Name
- The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 3:30pm to 5:00pm
- Cost
- from £10
- Description
- The Customs House Presents The Little Panto for Little People, The Elves and the Shoemaker.
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- Name
- Candlelit Tour
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Cost
- £6 plus booking fee
- Description
- The celestial candlelit tours are the perfect way to step back, enjoy and reflect at this special time of year.
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- Name
- Snow White
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 6:30pm to 9:00pm
- Cost
- from £9.99
- Description
- Snow White with the unique Customs House twist.
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- Name
- Santa's Winter Woodland
- Location
- West Boldon Lodge
- Time
- 9:30am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Prices vary
- Description
- Santa and his elves are returning to West Boldon Lodge to train a new generation of Elf Helpers.
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- Name
- Great Run Local
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 9:30am to 11:00am
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Enjoy a 5k and 2k timed course along Souter's scenic route.
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- Name
- Amazing Space
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Explore a FREE out-of-this-world exhibition at The Word!
-
- Name
- The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 10:00am to 11:30am
- Cost
- from £10
- Description
- The Customs House Presents The Little Panto for Little People, The Elves and the Shoemaker.
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- Name
- Celebrating 25 Years of The Customs House Pantomime
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Word will be opening a FREE exhibition to celebrate 25 years of 'The Little Panto with The Big Heart'.
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