Members of the public are being invited to find out more about South Shields’ riverside.

A walking tour is set to educate members of the public on the history of the South Shields riverside.

Taking place at 2pm on Wednesday, October 21, the event will look at the post-industrial riverside and delve into its history of shipbuilding and ship repair.

Members of the public are invited to learn more about the history of the South Shields riverside. | Iconic Media Group

placeholder image — Members of the public are invited to learn more about the history of the South Shields riverside. | Iconic Media Group

Organisers have revealed that those who attend will also hear about some of the colourful characters who abused the law.

Among those notable figures expected to be mentioned is Dolly Peel, a South Shields heroine, smuggler and protector of local sailors from the press gang during the Napoleonic Wars.

Adult tickets for the event cost £7, with concession (aged over 60) tickets available for £5.

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Those with a Newcastle City Guides Season Ticket can attend for free providing you show your ticket on the day.

You can book onto the walk at: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/south-shields/meet-at-south-shields-metro-station/sailors-and-smugglers-south-shields/2026-10-21/14:00/t-mjeqgjn.