16 of South Tyneside's best-kept secrets that even many people who live here have been missing out on
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
There are some things everyone from South Tyneside has done - and there are others that everyone from our borough should have done, but probably hasn't.
Here we look at some of South Tyneside's hidden gems, well-kept secrets and little-known facts which everyone from the borough should experience.
A look at some of South Tyneside's hidden gems and little-known facts
South Shields is famed for Colmans, but a lot of Sanddancers stand by Green Lane Fisheries as the best fish and chips in town.
Step off the busy Mill Lane in Hebburn, and an oasis of wildlife and scenery awaits - with a lake home to swans and other wildlife, and trails leading off to Wardley Manor Country Park and other places to explore.
Everyone loves a Greggs. But discerning consumers of baked goods know this little family business, going strong for almost 50 years, is THE place for cakes.
An Aladdin's Cave of exotic goods awaits. This is the place to come for all those ingredients you see in recipes but can never find in the supermarket, as well as authentic Asian foods, and bargains on store-cupboard staples.
It may look a little anonymous from the outside, but this little cafe gets rave reviews for its outstanding food and service.
"Hebburn has a marina?" is the response some give when you mention this great little riverside spot, which leads on to the Keelman's Way- a riverside trail which goes all the way up to Wylam.
Everyone knows Cleadon Hills, but this special piece of parkland - seen here in the snow in yesteryear - is a special place to visit.
