Encanto, Paw Patrol and Toy Story among the hit films on show as the free outdoor cinema returns to South Shields Market Place

Movie-lovers can catch hit films for free as the summer outdoor cinema returns to South Shields Market Place this weekend.

The Shop, Stay, Play event will see part of South Shields Market Place transformed into a pop-up green space where families can enjoy a movie at the outdoor cinema. There will also be lawn games and a teacup fairground ride.

This event is completely free and will be held alongside the traditional market at South Shields Market Square, which is held every Saturday, from 10am – 3pm across three dates throughout the summer holidays:

*30 July

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Stay, Shop and Play at South Shields Market.

*20 August

*3 September

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There will be three free films to enjoy on each of the three different dates.

The schedule includes:

30 July

*10am - Paw Patrol the Movie

*11.30am - CoCo

*1.15pm - Encanto

20 August

*10am - Luca

*11.30am - CoCo

*1.15pm - Sing 2

3 September

*10am - Trolls World Tour

*11.30am - Toy Story 4

*1.15pm - Bad Guys

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