Monday – Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Weekends: 10am – 4pm
The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 1JF
Tel: 0191 427 1818
Various family-friendly activities, events and exhibitions. ‘Amazing Space’ exhibition includes space-themed stories and film (until 23/2/20). Also regular storytelling sessions with special effects (booking required), over 80 playable console games, and workshops using 3D printers and vinyl/laser cutters (booking required). Cafe serving breakfasts, lunches and snacks.
Free.