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About High Shields

High Shields forms part of South Shields in South Tyneside, positioned between the Tyne and the coast. The A194 provides the main access route, connecting to the A19 for longer journeys and linking locally via the A183 coastal road. With over 350 EV charging points nearby and good connections to Newcastle via the Tyne crossing, it's well-placed for both local trips and regional travel. The area sits near Segedunum, the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall.

Where is High Shields on the map?

High Shields is in England, at 54.990, -1.438 - about 12 km north of Sunderland, Sunderland.

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EV Chargers in High Shields

72 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in High Shields

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of High Shields. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: High Shields9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to High Shields?

The closest airport to High Shields is Newcastle International Airport, 32 km (about 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.

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