In the heart of North Shields, down steeply from the town, is the Fish Quay. The number of boats is minuscule compared to its heyday, but the smell of fish and chips from the many outlets and the buzz from restaurants cannot disguise the working nature of this area still. This is further evident from a glance up the Tyne at the huge oil platform in the yard over the river. Stroll down towards the sadly no more Chain Locker pub to the ferry, nip across the water and head down to the beaches of South Shields or the gracefully curving pier, perhaps calling in at the Alum Rock for a pint of real ale or to the Custom House for some culture.

North Shields metro station and head downhill.
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This is a gem of a bookshop, luckily for me less than five minutes walk from my house. Consider it a more manageable, less touristy, less expensive version of Barter Books in Alnwick. Packed with thousands of second hand and antiquarian books, on all levels and in all corners of a victorian townhouse, with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great to spend some time here on a wet Saturday.

www.keelrowbookshop.co.uk/
11 Fenwick Terrace, Preston Road, North Shields
Tyne & Wear, NE29 0LU
+44(0)191 296 0664
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