Customs House, South Shields
Customs House, South Shields, Arts centre and Grade II listed building in Mill Dam, South Shields, England.
The Customs House features a 442-seat theatre, a 136-seat cinema, gallery spaces, a restaurant, and an events suite along the River Tyne.
Originally constructed in 1864 to facilitate maritime trade at Shields Harbour, the building operated as a customs point until its transformation in the 1990s.
The venue presents theatre productions, music concerts, art exhibitions, and cinema screenings while maintaining strong connections with local artists and performers.
Visitors can access free parking at the rear of the building and purchase tickets at the box office, which operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM.
The Classical Italianate structure, designed by T. M. Clemence, incorporates three prominent ground-floor arches and semi-circular windows in its sandstone construction.
Location: South Shields
Location: South Tyneside
Address: Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1ES, England
Website: http://customshouse.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.99300,-1.44300
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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