Temple Park leisure centre in South Shields has plenty of sport and leisure facilities and to keep the kids entertained head to Carr Ellison Park in the centre of Hebburn.For days outs, you’re never far away from dramatic coastline, rocky bays or sandy beaches. Enjoy the Leas, Marsden Rock and of course South Shields. At Sandhaven you’ll find Ocean Beach Pleasure Park - ideal for family days out. Alternatively follow the bright lights of Newcastle for a wonderland of arts, entertainment, sports and a colourful nightlife with some of the best bars and clubs in the country. Hebburn has a selection of shops for your everyday needs, while a trip to Newcastle City Centre offers virtually all the choice and variety you could wish for.Bedewell Primary and St Aloysius RC School are nearby, as is Hebburn Comprehensive. Universities include Northumberland, Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.