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The Sir William Fox Hotel

Hotel in South Shields

Hotel★★★3-star4.0 (96 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

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About

The Sir William Fox Hotel is a hotel to stay in South Shields. The hotel is close to South Shields Museum & Art Gallery and Herd Sand, about 0.6 km from Chichester. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4/5 across 96 guest reviews.

What guests mention

breakfast & food4cleanliness3friendly staff2comfortable rooms2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

BarRestaurant

Location

What's nearby

  • South Shields Museum & Art Gallery1.4 km
  • Herd Sand1.5 km
  • Graham's Sand1.6 km
  • Ocean Beach Pleasure Park1.7 km
  • Arbeia Roman Fort Museum2.0 km
  • Herd Sand2.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 15 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 4 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
High Flatts Farm Airstrip 17.1 km
Nearest station
Chichester0.6 km
Nearest beach
Herd Sand1.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 16.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Sir William Fox Hotel?

From The Sir William Fox Hotel, the nearest station, Chichester, is about 0.6 km away; High Flatts Farm Airstrip is around 17.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Sir William Fox Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Herd Sand, is about 1.5 km from The Sir William Fox Hotel in a straight line.

What amenities does The Sir William Fox Hotel offer?

The Sir William Fox Hotel offers bar, restaurant.

How is The Sir William Fox Hotel rated?

The Sir William Fox Hotel scores 4.0 out of 5 across 96 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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