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About North Shields

North Shields sits where the River Tyne meets the North Sea, connected to Newcastle by the A19 and A1058 Coast Road. The A19 provides the main route north to Scotland and south toward Yorkshire, whilst the Coast Road links eastward to Tynemouth and Whitley Bay. With over 350 fast charging points nearby and Newcastle Airport 25 kilometers northwest, it's well-positioned for both coastal touring and regional connections. The town houses the world's smallest working lighthouse at just 9 meters tall.

Where is North Shields on the map?

North Shields is in England, at 55.016, -1.449 - about 9 km north of Brockley Whins.

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26 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in North Shields

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

Pub Crawl Golf: North Shields9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to North Shields?

The closest airport to North Shields is Newcastle International Airport, 27 km (about 44 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.

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