The Beacon Centre:

Set in the heart of the North Shields community, The Beacon Shopping Centre is a hub for a wide variety of activities. We offer a wide range of shops and services, including fashion, home products, phones and food, with many stores open seven days a week, including bank holidays. Fully pedestrianised and supervised by security at all times, The Beacon offers a safe and welcoming environment that is a central part of the community. With in-store promotions, and regular events throughout the year, we provide a shopping experience away from the hustle and bustle of city centre shops.

How to get there

With North Shields Metro station on the doorstep and excellent bus links, The Beacon Shopping Centre is easily accessible for residents and visitors alike. We are conveniently located in the centre of North Shields, all on one level, and main entrances are fitted with automated doors to facilitate access. We provide car parking adjacent to the shopping centre, and wifi is available throughout the centre complex.

By car
From the South head up the A19, through the newly improved Tyne Tunnel (toll fee due) and follow the signs for North Shields town centre.
From the North head down the A19 turning off when you see the signs for Wallsend, Royal Quays. Follow signs for North Shields town centre.
When you arrive by car, there are over 400 spaces in The Beacon car park, adjacent to the shopping centre.

For Sat Nav purposes the postcode of the Car park is NE29 6QN

By metro
North Shields metro station is immediately opposite the shopping centre, with trains stopping every 10-15 minutes.

By bus
Various buses regularly stop outside the shopping centre. These include services 1, 10, 11, 19, 53, 57A, 306, 307, 317, 335 and 392, giving you a chance to travel from as far as Newcastle and Cramlington.

Visitors can also use the ferry service across the Tyne river.

Specific details about these services can be found at the following links:

www.nexus.org.uk/bus/timetables
www.nexus.org.uk/metro/timetables-stations/north-shields
www.nexus.org.uk/ferry
www.tt2.co.uk

 

Parking

To locate the car park using Sat Nav, use postcode NE29 6QN.

Adjacent to the shopping centre is a multi-storey car park with more than 400 parking bays, 13 disabled bays and 7 parent & toddler bays.

 

Parking charges are as follows:

Up to 2 hours £1.20
2-4 hours £1.50
4+ hours £2.50
Sundays – FREE

For Sat Nav purposes the postcode of the Car park is NE29 6QN

Special Offer

Our overnight parking is just £5 per night. T&C’s apply. To find our more contact the Centre on 0191 2583909

Season Car Park Ticket

Did you know that you can also book a Car Park Season Ticket for our Multi-Storey Car Park. Purchasing a season ticket is a convenient and economical choice if you park regularly in our car park.
A season ticket can save you the inconvenience of having to pay or queue each day. A season ticket also permits you to park as often as you like, regardless of your reason for parking, for the period and type of your ticket.
All season tickets may be renewed according to your needs and wishes and with one fixed monthly payment it helps you stay in control of your finances.
Would you like to park longer, but pay less, then head over to seasontickets.apcoa.co.uk and purchase a monthly season ticket for The Beacon Shopping Centre today.

Car Park Opening Times:

The car park is open from 7am – 6.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm Sundays.

Centre Opening Hours:


Please note, individual retailer opening hours may vary from those shown below. You can check individual store opening times here.


Monday             09.00 – 17.30 
Tuesday             09.00 – 17.30
Wednesday        09.00 – 17.30
Thursday            09.00 – 17.30
Friday                 09.00 – 17.30
Saturday              09.00 – 17.30
Sunday                10.00 – 16.00

PLEASE NOTE- Individual store hours may vary, so please contact the stores directly or visit their social media pages.