The Dunes, South Shields
The Dunes, South Shields is a play & activity centre in Tyne and Wear, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £0 · Child £6 · Family £12 Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD (0191 455 5255). Dunes Adventure Island soft play (galleon-themed, with a separate toddler zone), Dunes Bowl (12 lanes with glow bowling), an arcade, an Italian restaurant and a pub. Adults go free into soft play with a paying child at most centres like this. Prices are estimates, so check before you go. |
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| Best time to go | Wet days on the coast; weekday mornings are quietest. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | Usually best for about 2-12; check each activity's age and height rules |
| If it rains | Indoor - a good rainy-day option |
| Money saver | Book online; term-time and off-peak sessions are usually cheaper |
| Top tips | Seafront entertainment centre with a pirate-galleon soft play, toddler zone, 12-lane bowling and an arcade. |
| What to pack | Grip socks (often required), water bottle, change of top |
Prices and tips here are estimates. Check the venue's website before you go. Venue website or source
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