Welcome to South Tyneside’s new 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.
| Monday – Thursday* | 9am – 7pm |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10am – 4pm |
*Shop @ The Word closes at 6pm, Monday - Thursday.
The Word
45 Market Place
South Shields
NE33 1JF
0191 427 1818
Free
Visitors ‘arr’ in for a treat when a new pirate exhibition sails into South Tyneside.
Shiver Me Timbers – Pirates on Page, Stage and Screen is due to anchor at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, on Thursday 25 May.
A celebration of pirates and their iconic seafaring adventures, this free immersive experience will transport budding crew mates back into the golden ages of pirates.
Read more about Shiver Me Timbers
This free exhibition celebrates ‘lost words of the North East Dialect’ – words that are slowly disappearing from everyday conversations.
Lost Dialects
Welcome to the first WRITE Festival, 21 – 25 June 2017; be inspired by words alongside a host of award-winning writers who will make their way to The Word for five days of unmissable events including performances, writers workshops, storytelling, poetry slam, authors' talks and more!
WRITE Festival 2017
South Tyneside Council has won the coveted 'Best Regeneration or Restoration Award' from Living North for the new state-of-the-art cultural venue The Word, National Centre for the Written Word.
Read about the winners
