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 currently open Monday to Thursday - 10am to 5pm, Friday - 10am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4pm.
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
We have a range of events taking place at The Word and across South Tyneside Libraries in the run up to Christmas and early in the New Year.
View our what's on calendar for lots more details.
Christmas and New Year Activities
Blue Futures, in the main exhibition space, explores our relationship with water and the coast in South Tyneside. The exhibition is inspired by challenges around climate change and the natural environment.
Find out more about Blue Futures
Powering The Future: South Tyneside and Beyond! Exhibition showcases prototypes of inventions, powered by movement and wind which have been designed by children in South Tyneside as part of an invention challenge.
Read more about Powering the Future: South Tyneside and Beyond!
South Tyneside Libraries run a range of early years activities for babies and toddlers, from birth up until four years old. See a list of groups that take place at The Word.
Libraries Early Years Groups
