Flooring upgrade
Essential floor works are currently taking place throughout the building.
There may be disruptions to services. Please check this page for up-to-date information or call 0191 427 1818.
Flooring work updates
The Word
National Centre for the Written Word
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.
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Opening Hours
Due to flooring works, the building is open with limited services over the bank holiday weekend. The café and toilets will be open and you can renew and return library books. All other facilities are temporarily unavailable.
The Word will be open 10am-4pm on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. Closed on Easter Sunday.
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 Friday 10am-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.
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Address
The Word
45 Market Place
South Shields
NE33 1JF -
Phone
0191 427 1818
Admission
Free
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Easter Activities
Take a look at activities happening at The Word during the Easter school holidays.
Easter holiday activities
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Active Libraries Spring Activities
Get moving, get creative, and explore new ways to stay healthy and active! Join us across our libraries for free activities designed to boost wellbeing for all ages.
Active Libraries Spring Activities
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Library groups and activities
Our library hosts regular library groups and activities. Take a look at a list of events taking place each week.
Library groups
