The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
About
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is a state-of-the-art cultural venue in South Tyneside which is brimming with exciting experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to engage and enjoy! The spectacular building opened in October 2016.
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 ShieldsThe Word: COVID-19 Update
After careful consideration, South Tyneside Council have taken the decision to close South Tyneside leisure centres and libraries, including The Word, from Thursday 19 March until further notice.
Following this decision, and the Government's recent advice for those who are within the at-risk categories to limit non-essential contact for social distancing measures, we will be cancelling all programmed events up to and including 14 June. We will make all necessary refunds and ask that you are patient whilst our staff work through this process. We will be contacting all artists and writers over the coming days.
Library borrowers are advised to keep hold of books until the libraries re-open. No fines will be charged. Libraries users can still access online library services and the Home Readers Library Service will continue to operate as normal. More information regarding the library service will be released in the coming days.
The Word will reopen when it is deemed safe to do so.
Location
The Word is located within the heart of South Shields Town Centre adjacent to the Market Place. You can park for free for up to 3 hours (you must still get a ticket from the machine) and it is only a short walk from many other local attractions, including the seafront (which boasts Haven Point, The Dunes, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, North & South Marine Park as well as an award-winning beach), South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Arbeia Roman Fort and The Customs House.
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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The Word
45 Market Place
South Shields
NE33 1DX
Exhibitions
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Tyne Voyages
Tyne Voyages is a collection of stories by acclaimed writer Michael Chaplin which have been curated by Matthew Jarratt. The re is a trail around the building with a map on the rooftop terrace bringing the stories together to identify the Borough's connections with the rest of the world. Be sure to search out the stories and discover South Tyneside's amazing heritage.
Tyne Voyages
Upcoming events and activities
The Word is supported by
- Supporters
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- Gold sponsors
- Silver sponsors
- Bronze sponsors
