About South Shields

South Shields perches at the Tyne's mouth where river meets North Sea, linked to the A19 via the A194. The town's 12km from Newcastle and well-served by the A183 coastal route. With over 350 EV charging points locally, it's become a hub for sustainable coastal touring. The Original, the world's oldest surviving lifeboat from 1789, remains on display at the local museum.

Where is South Shields on the map?

South Shields is in England, at 54.999, -1.432 - about 13 km north of Sunderland, Sunderland.

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EV Chargers in South Shields

• West Wear Street, SunderlandWest Wear Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XD175 kW
• Morrisons Sunderland Doxford P, SunderlandMorrisons Sunderland Doxford P, Sunderland, SR3 2NE60 kW
• Washington Road, SunderlandWashington Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3HE60 kW
• Charles Street, SunderlandCharles Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XB50 kW
• Charles Street, SunderlandCharles Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XB50 kW

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Data source: OpenChargeMap

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