We’re calling for bikers to join us for South Tyneside’s Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is returning to South Shields.
Around 500 bikers are expected to travel from Sunderland to South Shields on Sunday, June 21, as the annual Armed Forces Day celebration returns to South Tyneside.
For 2026, Armed Forces Day falls on Saturday, June 27 – with the borough looking to mark the occasion six days early.
Organised by South Tyneside Council, the day looks to celebrate all parts of the armed forces community at Bents Park.
The bike ride is organised by Bad-Landers MCC, which is set to leave from Angels Place, in Sunderland, at 9.30am and head through to South Shields.
A procession will follow the bikers into Bents Park - with all bikes welcome to take part in the ride.
Anyone wishing to take part in the bike ride must pay £5, with the Bad-Landers MCC confirming that all proceeds raised from the event will be donated to charity.