Getting to South Shields from:
• the A1 North – head south on the A1. Around 6 miles north of Newcastle
follow the
signs to the A19 Tyne Tunnel. There is a £1.10 charge for cars.
Try to avoid the tunnel during peak times in the morning and evening
rush hours. On exiting the tunnel, follow the signs on the roundabout
for the A19 and Sunderland. After around 1 mile and at the first
junction take the exit signed South Shields and A194. Turn left at the
roundabout onto the A194 and head to South Shields.
• the A1(M) South – head north on the A1(M). At Washington Services move to the
right hand lane and follow the signs for the A194(M). At the end of the
motorway where the A194 and the A184 intersect, continue on A194 to
South Shields.
• the A19 South – travel past the exits for Sunderland and continue to
the roundabout
where A19 and A184 intersect. Continue along the A19 turning off at the
second exit after the roundabout. Turn right on the roundabout signed
A194 South Shields.
• the West – follow the signs to the A1 (South) until you pass the Angel of the North
statue on the left. Take the second exit signed Sunderland and the
A1231. Stay in the left lane and go straight over the first roundabout.
Turn left at the next roundabout and join the A194(M) signed South
Shields. At the end of the motorway where the A194 and the A184
intersect, continue on A194 to South Shields.
And Once you are in South Shields:
Follow the A194 dual carriageway into the centre of South Shields over a
series of roundabouts. The dual carriageway ends at the roundabout with
The Lord Clyde public house on the left. Turn right here and continue
along to the end of the road at the T-junction controlled by traffic
lights. At these lights you will see the Town Hall in front of you. Keep
in the left lane on approach. Turn left at the traffic lights and move
into the right lane where you can head through the next set of lights
veering to the right. The Town Hall will be on your right. This is Beach
Road. Go straight over the next roundabout and
Once upon a Tyne is on the left hand side at number 55.
Getting to us via Metro train from Newcastle Airport or Newcastle
Central Station
The closest Metro Station to Once upon a Tyne is South Shields. The
journey is 55 minutes from Newcastle International Airport and 20
minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. You do not need to change trains. Once
upon a Tyne is a five minute walk from South Shields metro station.
Taking the stairs out of the metro station, turn right onto the high
street (King Street) and as you approach Barclays bank on the corner on
your right, turn right on this corner and follow the road towards the
Town Hall turning left just before the Town Hall onto Beach Road. Go straight over the next roundabout and
Once upon a Tyne is on the left hand side at
number 55.
Directions by hot air balloon
Follow the good vibrations in the air directly to Once upon a Tyne – try
not to be distracted by the great coastline and excellent surfing
conditions – there is plenty of time for this. When the atmosphere feels
the most fun, begin your descent. You can park in our backyard alongside
our cars – though watch out for Mabel the hedgehog who sits on our roof,
green with envy and very big spikes. Should Mabel accidentally puncture
your balloon, we have a hot air balloon first aid kit on site. Please
ask at reception. Please note that Mabel does not have public liability
insurance.
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Once upon a Tyne : 55 Beach Road : South Shields : England : NE33 2QU
T: 0191 454 3119 E: liveonce@once-tyne.co.uk