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.
| Monday – Thursday* | 9am – 7pm |
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| 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
Prepare to be enthralled and surprised by ‘Monsters – the Good, the Bad and the Cuddly’.
Whatever ‘monster’ means to you, from those written about in early mythology to the creatures digitally created by Pixar and Disney, you will be amazed by their ability to capture our imagination throughout the ages.
Find out more about our new Monsters! exhibition
Marking 20 years since her death, this exhibition plays tribute to the great literary author - Dame Catherine Cookson.
Wor Catherine: Fact and Fiction, in the Caer Urfa pod, focuses on her life and her achievements including selling over 123million books worldwide. There is a timeline of her life, quizzes and the screening of a short film made by Unified Media and written by Tom Kelly to enjoy.
More information on Wor Catherine: Fact and Fiction
