South Shields is a town on the north east coast of England in the area known as Tyne and Wear. It has a population of around one hundred thousand people and area is supported by its retail sector, its port with ship repair facilities and the summer tourist trade.
The local council has in recent years been trying to boost the tourist industry with things like the redevelopment of the seafront and the addition of new attractions. If you would like to learn more about this area as a potential visitor, or if you used to live in the South Shields area and would like to learn about what is happening there at the moment, then you might like to visit the web site www.southshields-sanddancers.co.uk. This web site is full of information about attractions and activities in the area, how to find good accommodation, local news and information on the range of businesses which operate in the area. 
