One of the best beaches in the UK to get brand new family attraction – and it’s next to an award-winning theme park
A NEW beach-front attraction has been given the green light at a popular UK seaside town that has been named one of the best that the country has to offer.
A couple of years ago, South Shields' Sandhaven Beach was named the best in the UK, with the North East bay topping the Beach of the Year list in the Sunday Times.
"We sometimes overlook what is right on our doorstep and which sets us apart from other areas.”
Now, the town's seaside offerings are set to increase, with the construction of a brand new adventure golf attraction.
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Plans for a dinosaur-themed putting course were submitted back in March.
And now South Tyneside Council’s planning department has given them their approval.
The attraction is to be built on a piece of land has most recently been used to host a seasonal observation wheel and junior driving school.
A computer-generated concept image shows that the course will feature dinosaur statues, a connecting bridge, water features and several putting holes.
Overall there will be three of the animatronic creatures, while the course will consist of 12 holes.
It will sit alongside the Ocean Beach Amusement Park and Oasis Amusements, with the latter picking up an award last year.
It claimed bronze at the UK Theme Park Awards in the Best Seaside Park category.
Residents have received the news with enthusiasm, with one telling the council it would be an asset to the area.
The Shields Gazette reports that they said it would “be an asset to our seafront [and] a lovely modern new attraction to bring new excitement to South Shields”.
It will add to the recreation options on offer at South Shields, with plenty of sports activities available on the beach.
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"You can also have a go at some watersports, South Shields Surf School offers lessons in paddle boarding or surfing as well as equipment hire if you don't want a lesson."
"Alongside the beach is also Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, The Dunes and South Marine Park with its miniature steam railway, as well as a number of seaside restaurants, cafes or pubs."
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