Off to the Fish Quay ...
Lets not forget, next to Northumberland is Newcastle upon Tyne and a collection of surrounding towns with their own charm. Within this conurbation is North Shields, close to the mouth of the River Tyne and its own historic fish quay. It is a combination of sights, smells, sales (from the fish mongers) and seafood treats ... The 'front' is pleasant, with an excellent view - you can sit for hours watching the shipping pass through and life in general pass you by.