Shields Ferry
Ferry in South Shields
The Shields Ferry operates across the River Tyne, England, between North Shields and South Shields. There have been ferries across the Tyne since the 14th century, and the service operated by Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (PTE) is the only service that remains. It was known as the Market Place Ferry until takeover by the PTE in 1972.
In the absence of a bridge on this stretch of the river, the ferry is provides a viable alternative to the Tyne and Wear Metro. The current crossing time is just seven minutes. The service departs the terminal next to the Word every half hour at 15 and 45.
The Shields Ferry appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting South Shields!
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Visiting Shields Ferry
Shields Ferry Managers Office
Ferry Street
South Shields
NE33 1JR
Nearby Attractions
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word (0.1) km
Library in South Shields - The Customs House (0.3) km
Arts Venue and Historic Building in South Shields - South Shields Museum and Art Gallery (0.5) km
Gallery in South Shields - North East Maritime Trust (0.7) km
in South Shields - Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (0.9) km
Museum and Roman Site in South Shields - South and North Marine Parks (1.2) km
Park in South Shields - Sandhaven Beach (1.8) km
Beach in South Shields - Tynemouth Castle and Priory (2.6) km
Castle and Church in South Shields - Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm Village and Bede (2.9) km
Museum in South Shields - Frenchman’s Bay (3.1) km
Walk in South Shields
