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News, guides, and stories from Hebburn.
What's On This Weekend in Hebburn
Grand Cinema: Defiant – County Durham, The Miners' Strike and its Legacy, Beamish Colliery Rapper Team, The Great Pumpkin Party: Halloween Half-Term at Belsay Hall, and 1 more
Learning to Drive in Hebburn
A practical guide to learning to drive in Hebburn: your provisional licence, where to sit the theory and practical tests now the Jarrow centre has closed, local driving schools, official fees and Pass Plus.
Find a Tutor in Hebburn
Kumon at Hebburn Central, Kip McGrath at St Joseph's, music tuition through school, swimming lessons and freelance tutors: a practical guide to finding the right tutor in Hebburn and checking them first.
Christmas Markets in Hebburn
Hebburn has no Christmas market of its own, but the Metro puts several within easy reach: Newcastle's market from 19 November 2026, a twilight market at Hedworth Hall on 10 December, and Jarrow Hall's annual fayre.
Corporate Christmas Party Venues in Hebburn
An honest guide to booking a work Christmas do in Hebburn: the club function rooms in town, the pub that takes a group, and the bigger rooms a short drive away in Jarrow.
Bonfire Night in Hebburn 2026
An honest guide to Bonfire Night around Hebburn in 2026: nothing has been announced in the town itself yet, but South Shields seafront is free, confirmed and a straight run on the Metro.
Hebburn School Holidays and Term Dates (South Tyneside, 2026/27)
The official South Tyneside Council school term and holiday dates for 2026/27 and 2027/28, set out in clear tables for families in Hebburn, with a note on academies and INSET days.
Who Represents You in Hebburn: Your MP, Councillors and Council
A non-partisan guide to who represents Hebburn: South Tyneside Council, the Hebburn North and Hebburn South wards, your MP in the Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency, and how to have your say.
Halloween in Hebburn
An honest guide to family Halloween in and around Hebburn: the town itself is quiet, but there is plenty a short Metro hop or drive away across South Tyneside and Tyneside.
Kelly's Wharf: £100m Riverside Regeneration Begins in Hebburn
Work has begun on Kelly's Wharf, a £100m riverside regeneration of Hebburn's former Hawthorn Leslie shipyard, with new funding unlocking the first nine homes.
Hebburn Shopkeeper Opens New £150k Store with a Beer Cave
The Hebburn entrepreneur behind the Best-One on Cambridge Avenue has opened a new £150,000 Premier store, his third South Tyneside shop, complete with a beer cave.
Hebburn Helps Founder Takes On Two Big Runs for Street Watch
Hebburn Helps founder Angie Comerford is running the Great North Run and York Marathon to raise money for the volunteers who keep women safe on nights out.
Hebburn Helps' Walk of Hope Returns for Its Ninth Year
The Walk of Hope returns for a ninth year on Saturday 19 September, walking from Marsden Grotto to the Angel of the North to raise awareness for mental health.
New Italian Lounge-Restaurant Piano to Open on Blackett Street
A new Italian lounge-restaurant called Piano is set to open in the former Dougie's Tavern on Blackett Street in Hebburn, and is recruiting staff ahead of launch.
After-School Clubs in Hebburn: Wraparound Care and Activities
A guide to registered wraparound care and after-school activities in Hebburn, from breakfast and after-school clubs to sports coaching and holiday cover.
Soft Play in Hebburn: Indoor Fun for Little Ones
Where to find soft play, sensory play and role-play in Hebburn, from the leisure centre's under-5s room to two purpose-built play spaces on Victoria Road West.
Quiz Nights in Hebburn: Where to Test Your Trivia
A neighbourhood guide to Hebburn's pub and club quiz nights, from the Cock Crow Inn to the Mill Tavern, with tips on where to gather your team for a proper trivia night.
Estate Agents in Hebburn: Buying, Selling and Renting
A practical guide to Hebburn's estate and letting agents, covering selling, buying, renting and valuations, with three established NE31 offices you can walk into.
The Best Dog Groomers in Hebburn
A local guide to dog grooming in Hebburn, from town-centre salons to established groomers on Ralph Street and Finchale Road, with tips on coat types and booking.
Care Homes in Hebburn: A Family Guide
A compassionate, practical guide to choosing a care home in Hebburn, covering CQC reports, residential versus nursing care, and how funding works through South Tyneside Council.
Swimming in Hebburn: Pools and Lessons
Where to swim in Hebburn, from public sessions and lane swimming at Hebburn Central to Learn to Swim classes for children and adults and baby swim lessons.
The Best Gyms in Hebburn
From the council gym and pools at Hebburn Central to a traditional weights room and boutique studios, here is where to train in Hebburn without leaving NE31.
The Best Fish and Chips in Hebburn
A friendly guide to Hebburn's fish and chip shops, from the town-centre classic on Station Road to the neighbourhood chippies on Finchale Road and Hedgeley Road.
Summer Holiday Activities in Hebburn
Family Hub programmes, holiday clubs, the pools and soft play, and free days out by the river and Metro: how to keep children busy over the holidays in Hebburn.
Children's Birthday Party Venues in Hebburn
Sensory play, a leisure centre with pools and soft play, and a role-play party venue: where to hold a children's birthday party in Hebburn.
Rainbows, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts in Hebburn
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and Rainbows, Brownies and Guides: a parents' guide to the uniformed youth groups in Hebburn and how to get your child involved.
Martial Arts in Hebburn: Clubs and Classes
Boxing, kickboxing, kung fu and karate: a guide to the martial arts clubs and classes in Hebburn for adults and children.
Running and Cycling in Hebburn
Flat riverside miles on the Keelman's Way, laps of a historic park, and a local bike shop to keep you rolling: where to run and cycle in and around Hebburn.
Photography Spots in Hebburn
The jetty and the river, a historic park with lakes, and the reshaped shipyard riverside: the best spots for photography in and around Hebburn.
A History of Hebburn's High Street and Town Centre
From a shipbuilding boomtown to a 1960s shopping precinct and a modern leisure hub: how Hebburn's town centre grew, changed and is being remade.
Lost Buildings of Hebburn
The great Hawthorn Leslie shipyard, the towering Reyrolle offices and the old library: the buildings Hebburn has lost, and what has risen in their place.
Churches in Hebburn
A Gothic Revival Catholic church from 1888, active parish and Methodist congregations, and a former shipyard church that is now a Buddhist temple: the churches of Hebburn.
Football in Hebburn: Hebburn Town and the Grassroots Game
From a shipyard works team founded in 1912 to a National League North club, plus a pathway from ages 4 to 44: the story of football in Hebburn.
Hebburn in World War Two
A shipbuilding town on the front line: how Hebburn's Hawthorn Leslie yard built warships for the war effort, and how the bombers came for the Tyne in return.
A Weekend in Hebburn: A 48-Hour Itinerary
How to spend a weekend in Hebburn: riverside walks and a historic park, a proper Sunday roast, the town's shipbuilding heritage, and easy Metro days out to the coast.
The Oldest Pubs in Hebburn
A back-street local pouring pints since 1908, a pub named after a famous warship and the traditional community locals of Mill Lane: Hebburn's oldest and most characterful pubs.
Interesting Facts About Hebburn
A warship commanded by Mountbatten, the man who worked out the age of the Earth, a BBC sitcom and a Buddhist temple in an old shipyard church: interesting facts about Hebburn.
Supermarkets in Hebburn: Where to Do Your Shopping
From a big Asda superstore for the weekly shop to Aldi and Heron Foods for value, plus handy convenience stores: a guide to supermarkets in Hebburn.
Baby and Toddler Groups in Hebburn
From the Hebburn Family Hub's stay-and-play sessions to library rhyme times, a guide to baby and toddler groups in Hebburn for the early years.
A Rainy Day in Hebburn: Indoor Things to Do
Swimming, soft play and the library under one roof, cosy pubs and cafes, and easy Metro trips to the region's big indoor attractions: what to do in Hebburn when it rains.
Council Services in Hebburn: A Practical Guide
Bins and recycling, council tax, the library, waste and reporting a problem: a practical guide to South Tyneside Council services for Hebburn residents.
Best Sunday Roast in Hebburn
A gastropub roast with homemade Yorkshire puddings, a proper carvery and a couple of community locals doing Sunday lunch: where to find the best Sunday roast in Hebburn.
Dog-Friendly Hebburn: Walks, Parks and Supplies
Where to walk the dog in Hebburn, from riverside paths to a historic park, plus a local pet shop for supplies and pubs with beer gardens worth a look.
Best Walks in Hebburn
Riverside paths on reclaimed shipyard land, a historic park with lakes, and the traffic-free Keelman's Way along the Tyne: the best walks in and around Hebburn.
Free Things to Do in Hebburn
Parks and riverside walks, historic ponds, the library and a heritage trail: the best free things to do in Hebburn that cost nothing but your time.
Dentists in Hebburn: NHS and Private Practices
A guide to the dental practices in Hebburn offering NHS and private care, from the town centre to Park Road and Victoria Road West.
Getting Around Hebburn Without a Car
The Metro, local buses, walking and cycling: how to get around Hebburn and beyond without a car, from the Yellow Line to the Keelman's Way along the Tyne.
Living in Hebburn: A Guide to Moving to the Town
Thinking of moving to Hebburn? A practical guide to the South Tyneside town: getting around by Metro, housing, schools, shops, green space and community life.
Best Hairdressers and Barbers in Hebburn
Traditional barbers for a sharp fade or hot-towel shave, and town-centre salons for cuts, colour and styling: a guide to hairdressers and barbers in Hebburn.
Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Hebburn
From a much-loved breakfast cafe to a Station Road coffee shop and a fresh juice bar, here are the best coffee shops and cafes in Hebburn for a proper brew.
Where to Park in Hebburn
Hebburn is compact and its parking is mostly free. Here is a practical guide to the town-centre car parks, the Hebburn Hub, and park-and-ride at the Metro.
Best Takeaways in Hebburn
A curry house that has fed the town for years, a five-star chippy, a Turkish grill, pizzas and parmos, and a healthier option too: the best takeaways in Hebburn.
Best Pubs in Hebburn
From a family food pub with its own pizza kitchen to real-ale locals, sports bars and a riverside pub back in business, here are the best pubs in Hebburn.
Hebburn's Shipyards and HMS Kelly
How Hawthorn Leslie built ships on the Hebburn riverside, the story of HMS Kelly and Lord Mountbatten, and why the town's shopping centre carries the destroyer's name.
A Heritage Walking Trail in Hebburn
A self-guided walk linking Hebburn's industrial past: the shipyard riverside, St Andrew's Church, Hebburn Hall, Carr-Ellison Park and the town's war memorial.
Famous People from Hebburn
For a small Tyneside town, Hebburn has produced a remarkable roll call, from an Olympic runner and a comedian to a pioneering geologist and a shelf of top-flight footballers.
Hebburn's Shipbuilding and Mining Heritage
Coal, ships and steel on the south bank of the Tyne: the story of Hawthorn Leslie, HMS Kelly, Hebburn Colliery, and landmarks from Hebburn Hall to Carr-Ellison Park.
Where to Eat and Drink in Hebburn
A local guide to the best pubs, cafes and takeaways in Hebburn, from family food pubs and hearty breakfasts to fresh juices and a proper curry night in.
Parks and Green Spaces in Hebburn
From reclaimed shipyard land on the Tyne to a hidden quarry lake full of wildfowl, a guide to Hebburn's best parks and green spaces.
Family Things to Do in Hebburn
A practical family guide to Hebburn: two pools and a library at Hebburn Central, free play in the parks, rainy-day ideas, trusted nurseries and easy Metro links.
Sport and Fitness in Hebburn
From The Hornets rising to National League North to the pools and gym at Hebburn Central, Viking Gym and running by the Tyne, here is sport in Hebburn.
Hebburn on Screen: Film and TV Locations
The town that gave its name to a BBC Two sitcom, and its place in a wider North East that has doubled for crime dramas and Catherine Cookson's Tyneside. A guide to Hebburn and the Tyne on screen.
What to Do When Someone Dies in Hebburn
A calm, practical guide to the first steps after a death in Hebburn, registering the death, arranging a funeral, and where to find local help and support.
The Best Independent Shops in Hebburn
Hebburn has a handful of genuine independent gems, an award-winning pet shop, a mother-and-daughter florist, a bike workshop and a proper corner store. Here is where to shop local.
How to Find a Good Tradesperson in Hebburn
Hiring a heating engineer, electrician or builder in Hebburn? Here is how to check credentials, get fair quotes and avoid the common pitfalls, plus where to find trusted local trades.
Days Out by Metro from Hebburn
Hebburn sits on the Yellow Line of the Tyne and Wear Metro, and from a single platform you can reach a Roman fort, two galleries, a cathedral city and a string of beaches. A guide to the best car-free days out on the line.
A Guide to Schools in Hebburn
A practical guide to Hebburn's primary and secondary schools, from the town's community and church primaries to its two secondaries, with links to Ofsted reports and South Tyneside admissions.
A Guide to Nurseries in Hebburn
A guide to registered nurseries and early-years childcare in Hebburn, from a town-centre day nursery to the maintained nursery school, plus how to claim your free childcare hours.
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This Weekend
Grand Cinema: Defiant – County Durham, The Miners' Strike and its Legacy
1:45 PM · The Grand cinema
Beamish Colliery Rapper Team
10:00 AM · Band Hall
The Great Pumpkin Party: Halloween Half-Term at Belsay Hall
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Belsay Hall
October Half-Term at Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Beamish Museum