Sir William Fox Hotel in South Shields 

The hotel was built in the late 1700's and has kept most of its traditional features. Renowned for its hospitality, you will feel most welcome at the Sir William Fox. A good British food menu has been introduced, delivering hearty dishes, all home-cooked, right down to the chips.

Rooms are decorated in a warm and relaxing style with en-suite facilities and free internet access. Ironing and laundry facilities are available on request.

Close to the buzzing city and night life of Newcastle, South Tyneside is also blessed with beautiful, award winning sandy beaches that stretch from the mouth of the Tyne at South Shields to Trow Rocks, more than a mile away. Discover Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, built in the AD 160s. The Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site stood guard at the mouth of the River Tyne and controlled the main port of entry to the Roman Empire in Britain. Alternatively, explore Souter Lighthouse, operating since 1871 and at its time the most advanced in the world. Explore the lighthouse, its engine rooms and the family living quarters in the Victorian keepers’ cottages. After your tour of the lighthouse, climb the 76 steps to the tower to enjoy the views of the coastline, from the mouth of the Tyne to the Tees.

By Car:From the A1 Service Area: - At Junction 56, continue forward onto the A1. - Keep in right-hand lane at junction 65, then join the A194 motorway (signposted A194M Tyne Tunnel / South Shields).- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A194 (signposted South Shields). - Entering Hebburn on the A194, continue onto Leam Lane. - Enter Jarrow. - At the Arches roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A194 (signposted South Shields / town centre). - Follow signs for the town centre.- At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A194.- At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A194.- At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Barnes Road. - Turn left onto Dean Road - At the Dean Road roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the B1301 (signposted Marsden, The Coast, Sunderland A1018). - Continue forward onto Dean Road - B1301. - At Westoe Fountain roundabout, take the 1st exit left, into Imeary Street, and then take an immediate right. - Take the next immediate right into Ada Street. Continue straight up and over the one-way system straight into the hotel car park.

A jewel in the heart of South Tyneside, this hotel was formally the home of Sir William Fox who was 3 times prime minister of New Zealand.Situated in a conservation area in the historic village of Westoe, the hotel is well-positioned for enjoying this oasis of peace and tranquillity. The period residence has been tastefully furnished to reflect an age of literature and romance.Located about 10 miles east of Newcastle city centre, the hotel is convenient for shopping and sightseeing in the bustling city.