South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
It's simple to reach South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, in South Shields , by train. Simply hop on a train to Newcastle station and then it's just a few stops on the Metro to the attraction. South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is full of wonders for all to enjoy – you'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and with so much to look at, it's suitable for all ages. For more information about opening times, visit South Shields Museum & Art Gallery’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours: Advance tickets, reservations and Railcards are only available during the following hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 2000 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:45 - 20:00
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:00 - 21:20 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 21:20 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 21:20 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | <p>Paperchase, WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Ugots, Pumpkim and ATM Coffee</p> |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | <p> Toilets are available on Platform 3 & 4 and also Platform 12 </p> |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | ÿChanging PlacesÿToilet is available on Platform 12 |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business. |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Carpark opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park Short stay | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Virgin Trains East Coast Virgin Trains East Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 469 | ||||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 116 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platform 12 |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>28 stands accommodating 56 cycles</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Level/ramp access to all platforms. Underpass with lifts to platforms 3 & 4. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
First Class Lounge
Opening Hours
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:15 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:15 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Located
South end of Platform 3
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train
- Any First Class Open ticket valid for travel on the Virgin Trains East Coast route
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Advance (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Reader Offer (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreaks etc)
- Weekend First
Restricted tickets
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets / Meeting rooms, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: tea/coffee/hot chocolate/orange juice/water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
Departures and arrivals from Newcastle
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Carlisle | Northern | 16:23 | 7 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 16:26 | 4 | On time |
| to Aberdeen | CrossCountry | 16:35 | 2 | On time |
| to Carlisle | Northern | 16:40 | 6 | On time |
| to Plymouth | CrossCountry | 16:41 | 4 | Late |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Liverpool Lime Street | TransPennine Express | 16:15 | 3 | Late |
| from Carlisle | Northern | 16:15 | 6 | On time |
| from Morpeth | Northern | 16:18 | 7 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 16:23 | 4 | On time |
| from Plymouth | CrossCountry | 16:32 | 2 | On time |
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