The Customs House, South Shields

Coordinates: 54°59′35″N 1°26′35″W / 54.993°N 1.443°W / 54.993; -1.443

The Customs House, South Shields
The Customs House, South Shields
OS grid reference NZ357665

The Customs House is an arts venue in South Shields, South Tyneside, North East England. It is the only non-amateur theatre in the borough, the local arts development agency, the largest gallery and, until recently, the only cinema.

Read more about The Customs House, South Shields:  History, Facilities

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