Welcome to South Tyneside’s state-of-the-art cultural venue, situated in the heart of South Shields, brimming with exciting new experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to enjoy.
Opening hours are Monday to Thursday - 9am to 7pm, Friday - 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4pm.
Shop @ The Word is open Monday to Thursday - 10am to 5pm*. Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday - 10am to 4pm*. *The shop is closed 1-1.45pm.
Café @ The Word is open Monday to Thursday - 9am to 6.30pm, Friday - 9am to 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 3.30pm.
The Word
45 Market Place
South Shields
NE33 1JF
0191 427 1818
Free
Microworld is the new touring exhibition featuring eight different digital creatures which encourages interaction, experimentation and play.
Move around the space and play with the creatures to find out more about what they do and how you can interact with them, whether it is through movement or sound, or you can simply watch them in action.
Find out more about Microworld
South Tyneside Libraries have set up a programme of fantastic walks from each of the council libraries. These walks are open to everybody and are free to attend. Simply turn up on the day and join us for some fresh air, good company and a pleasant ramble.
Walking for wellbeing
Celebrate Green Libraries Week with us from 7 to 13 October with some great events!
The campaign celebrates the work going on in libraries across the UK, focused on sustainability and climate change.
Green Libraries Week
Children and families can enjoy a range of activities at The Word and across South Tyneside Libraries during October half term.
See a list of events taking place.
October half term
