Water Activities
Shields Ferry
The Nexus passenger ferry across the mouth of the Tyne, a short and cheap boat ride that children love and a fun way to combine Tynemouth/North Shields with South Shields in one day.
📍 North Shields / South Shields, North East
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- North Shields Ferry Landing (Western Quay) and South Shields Ferry Landing (Market Dock)
- Opening times
- Every 30 minutes each way, seven days a week: from North Shields on the hour and half past, from South Shields at :15 and :45 (Nexus via snippet).
- Website
- www.nexus.org.uk/ferry
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas
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What's on near Shields Ferry
Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.
Make a day of it
Shields Ferry is a stop on these 2 planned days out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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