The town
has recently undergone
an extensive
regeneration programme
which has seen the
revitalisation of the
redundant docks. The Wet
'n' Wild indoor water
park, an outlet shopping
centre, and a
marina form the
centrepiece to the Royal
Quays. Similarly, major
regeneration of the Fish
Quay to the south of the
town centre has included
the construction of
luxury apartments and
the conversion of
existing buildings into
restaurants and bars.
The North Shields Fish
Quay is home to a
semi-annual festival to
celebrate the history of
the importance of the
fishing industry to the
town's history.
The Stephenson Railway Museum and internet radio station Youth Voice FM are located here.
