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We’ve kept it to 14 in honour of the date, but we’re sure you can think of plenty more.
9. The Customs House
The impressive Grade II-listed building is home to the little panto with the big heart, and attracts many other productions each year - including plays celebrating our history and culture. Set among the cobbles of historic Mill Dam by the River Tyne, it’s a wonderful place to visit even before you get inside. | JPIMedia Photo: AN
10. Fish and chips
Every seaside town needs quality fish and chips, and we are lucky to have some of the best - including the famous Colmans, which has served the traditional british favourite to visiting celebrities and politicians. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
11. The River Tyne and the Shields Ferry
It was the lifeblood of early South Tyneside and, while a lot quieter than in previous times, the Tyne still links us up to the rest of the world, with ships from around the globe passing by. Hopping on the Shields Ferry or enjoying a walk along the river at Hebburn Marina, the Keelman’s Way or South Shields riverside are great ways to enjoy life on the Tyne. | JPIMedia Photo: AN
12. Top Pubs
Great beer, a friendly welcome and unique surroundings await you if you pop out for a pint in South Tyneside. A cliff cave, a 17th Century riverside inn, repurposed railway carriages and a clutch of impressive listed buildings are some of the special places you can go for a drink in our borough. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton