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 |
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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
Visitors ‘arr’ in for a treat as a new pirate exhibition sails into South Tyneside.
Shiver Me Timbers – Pirates on Page, Stage and Screen is now at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word.
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
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
