Information for Visitors
Where: The show will be held at Temple Park Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 8QN
When: The show opens at 9.30am and closes at 4pm on Sunday 10th August 2025
Bringing Birds
Vistors are welcome to bring their pet birds with them, subject to certain conditions, please see Bringing your Birds for full details. ALL birds must be harnessed or in suitable carriers.
Refreshments
Temple Park Centre has a cafe serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, chips and light snacks. The cafe will be open for the duration of the show.
If the weather is good, there are also lots of nice places to sit outside in the park.
Getting Here
Public Transpsort Links
- By local bus services: 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 30, 35 and E6. There are bus stops at John Reid Road and The Nook.
- By Tyne & Wear Metro: The nearest Metro station is Tyne Dock followed by a 10 minute walk.
- By train: the closest rail stations are Sunderland and Newcastle, which are both served by taxis, local buses and the Tyne & Wear Metro.
- Full details of all local transport connections can all be found at www.nexus.org.uk.
By Car
There is a one way system to access Temple Park from the A1300 (John Reid Road), which is a dual carriageway. Please follow the plan below to approach from the right direction, using the roundabout. Click the map to go to Google Maps for more directions.
Where to Stay
There are many hotels within a few minutes drive of Temple Park, including all of those in South Shields, Washington and Sunderland.
- We usually recommend the Clarion Hotel in Boldon (Newcastle South), which is about 4 miles away from Temple Park, about 12 minutes by car. It is just off the A19 which is the main route into the North East.
- Close by is also the Premier Inn South Shields (Port of Tyne) about 3 miles away and 8 minutes by car.
- If you'd rather take advantage of the beach at Seaburn, The Seaburn Inn is just 5 miles away and about 12 minutes by car.
For a more comprehensive list of accommdation in the area, see Visit South Tyneside: Where to Stay.
Local Area
South Tyneside is home to some of the best beaches in the UK, and they're right on the doorstep when you're at Temple Park. Head over to South Shields or Seaburn for sandy beaches, traditional fish and chips and amusement arcades.
The A19 provides easy access to the rest of the North East too, so you can venture into Newcastle and Gateshead, up into Northumberland, or down to Sunderland and County Durham. The region has many attractions and there's sure to be something that takes your fancy. Go to Visit North East England to find out more.