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, Twitter and Instagram.
The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
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.
Monsters come in all shapes and sizes and you can find out about them all at this monster-tastic new exhibition here at The Word. Meet Boris Karloff's classic movie monster in Dr. Frankenstein's lab, see what it feels like to be held by King Kong and take a selfie with Sulley from Monsters Inc. You can read about children's favourites such as the Gruffalo and Shrek and be reminded of the monsters from Hollywood's golden age: Dracula, Wolf Man and the Mummy.
This exhibition celebrates the life and work of Dame Catherine Cookson. Marking 20 years since her death, this exhibition plays tribute to the great literary author and focuses on her life and her achievements, including selling over 123million books worldwide. There is a timeline of her life, quizzes and the screening of a short film made by Unified Media and written by Tom Kelly to enjoy.
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.
Step out of your comfort zone at our fascinating, learn how to laser cut session where we'll teach you the basic skills you'll need to make something great.
£75 per person for full course. Suitable for ages 16+
Description
Join novelist and creative writing tutor, Tracey Iceton, for this crash course on story writing and you'll soon be confidently creating your own stories.
Ever wanted to create a 3D replica of your favourite movie character or football stadium? Now is your chance as this fantastic workshop gives you hands on experience of designing and manufacturing using this incredible kit.
£75 per person for full course. Suitable for ages 16+
Description
Join novelist and creative writing tutor, Tracey Iceton, for this crash course on story writing and you'll soon be confidently creating your own stories.
Step out of your comfort zone at our fascinating, learn how to laser cut session where we'll teach you the basic skills you'll need to make something great.
Ever wanted to create a 3D replica of your favourite movie character or football stadium? Now is your chance as this fantastic workshop gives you hands on experience of designing and manufacturing using this incredible kit.
Ann Cleeves, one of Britain's most successful crime writers and author of BBC One's Shetland and ITV's Vera, is coming to The Word as part of National Library Week and will be discussing the final book in the Shetland series: Wild Fire.
Step out of your comfort zone at our fascinating, learn how to laser cut session where we'll teach you the basic skills you'll need to make something great.
£75 per person for full course. Suitable for ages 16+
Description
Join novelist and creative writing tutor, Tracey Iceton, for this crash course on story writing and you'll soon be confidently creating your own stories.
£75 per person for full course. Suitable for ages 16+
Description
Join novelist and creative writing tutor, Tracey Iceton, for this crash course on story writing and you'll soon be confidently creating your own stories.
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