Dating in South Shields and Whitburn
In shortSouth Shields is the seaside end of South Tyneside, with sandy beaches and a coast road running south towards Sunderland. The clifftops at The Leas are open, breezy and good for talking. It is a classic North East coast date.
A first date idea
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Souter Lighthouse sits on the Coast Road at Whitburn, between South Shields and Sunderland, with the England Coast Path running along The Leas. The Lighthouse Cafe is free to walk into, though the lighthouse itself is closed on many winter days. Stagecoach E1 and E2 buses stop nearby, and the closest Metro stations are South Shields, East Boldon and Seaburn.
Source: National Trust: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, checked 8 November 2026
Walk The Leas clifftops to Souter Lighthouse and its cafe.
For more ideas, read sunderland date ideas without going to Newcastle or dating along the Metro.
