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, Twitter and Instagram.
The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields-
- Name
- Arbuthnot and Pal's Detective Agency
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 11:00am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- from £8
- Description
- Puddles is back and hot on the trail of an exciting new mystery.
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- Name
- Build a bird box
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- £3 per bird box
- Description
- Build a bird box from scratch and learn about the birds it may attract to your garden.
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- Name
- Arbuthnot and Pal's Detective Agency
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- Cost
- from £8
- Description
- Puddles is back and hot on the trail of an exciting new mystery.
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- Name
- Arts and crafts
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 2:30pm to 3:30pm
- Cost
- £1 per child
- Description
- Come along to The Word for fun craft sessions during February half term!
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- Name
- Spies, Secrets and Stories
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:30am to 11:20am
- Cost
- £3.50 child/ £2.50 adult / £10.50 family of 4/ under 12 months £1 to be paid at the shop on the day/ £25 group ticket (10x tickets). Suitable for under 7's and their families.
- Description
- Join The Word for a mysterious adventure in their immersive StoryWorld!
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- Name
- Arbuthnot and Pal's Detective Agency
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 11:00am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- from £8
- Description
- Puddles is back and hot on the trail of an exciting new mystery.
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- Name
- Chinese New Year with Zoolab
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:00am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- £5 + booking fee
- Description
- Meet animals from the Chinese Zodiac, and discover the legends of Nian and the origins of traditional Chinese New Year celebrations.
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- Name
- Spies, Secrets and Stories
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 12:45pm to 1:35pm
- Cost
- £3.50 child/ £2.50 adult / £10.50 family of 4/ under 12 months £1 to be paid at the shop on the day/ £25 group ticket (10x tickets). Suitable for under 7's and their families.
- Description
- Join The Word for a mysterious adventure in their immersive StoryWorld!
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- Name
- Arbuthnot and Pal's Detective Agency
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- Cost
- from £8
- Description
- Puddles is back and hot on the trail of an exciting new mystery.
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- Name
- Spies, Secrets and Stories
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 2:15pm to 3:05pm
- Cost
- £3.50 child/ £2.50 adult / £10.50 family of 4/ under 12 months £1 to be paid at the shop on the day/ £25 group ticket (10x tickets). Suitable for under 7's and their families.
- Description
- Join The Word for a mysterious adventure in their immersive StoryWorld!
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- Name
- Recycle-art
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 3:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at creating your own piece of art out of recycled materials at this FREE drop-in event at The Word.
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- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
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- Name
- Tremendously Relaxed Tuesday
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 11:00am
- Cost
- £2 per child
- Description
- A relaxed family craft session for families who have children with disabilities or additional needs.
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- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
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- Name
- Tremendous Tuesdays
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Join in with activities and crafts which are inspired by the objects and stories within the Museum's galleries, exhibitions and collections.
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- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
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- Name
- Sweets and Surprises Workshop
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:00am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- £5 plus booking fee
- Description
- This workshop focuses around all things bright and sweet and is completely E number free!
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- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
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- Name
- Tremendously Relaxed Tuesday
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 11:00am
- Cost
- £2 per child
- Description
- A relaxed family craft session for families who have children with disabilities or additional needs.
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- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
-
- Name
- Tremendous Tuesdays
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Join in with activities and crafts which are inspired by the objects and stories within the Museum's galleries, exhibitions and collections.
-
- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
-
- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
-
- Name
- Spring Sports at Souter
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
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- Name
- Proper Food & Drink Festival
- Location
- Bents Park
- Time
- 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This hugely popular event returns to Bents Park this May Bank Holiday.
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- Name
- Proper Food & Drink Festival
- Location
- Bents Park
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This hugely popular event returns to Bents Park this May Bank Holiday.
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- Name
- Proper Food & Drink Festival
- Location
- Bents Park
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This hugely popular event returns to Bents Park this May Bank Holiday.