The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

Library in South Shields

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The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is a library and community centre, located in South Shields market place in South Shields, England. It was in 2016 to host exhibitions, activities, seasonal arts and crafts workshops, storytelling and cooking lessons.

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Visiting The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

Address: The Word 45 Market Place South Shields NE33 1JF

South Shields: 1 km

Telephone: +44 191 427 1818

Official Website

Nearby Attractions

Shields Ferry (0.1) km
Ferry
The Customs House (0.3) km
Arts Venue and Historic Building
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery (0.5) km
Gallery
North East Maritime Trust (0.7) km
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (0.9) km
Museum and Roman Site
South and North Marine Parks (1.2) km
Park
Sandhaven Beach (1.8) km
Beach
Tynemouth Castle and Priory (2.6) km
Castle and Church
Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm Village and Bede (2.9) km
Museum
Frenchman’s Bay (3.0) km
Walk

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