The Shields Ferry has two ferries – the Pride of the Tyne and Spirit of the Tyne.  Both are accessible for all passengers including wheelchair and mobility scooter users, people with prams and pushchairs, and cyclists.  You board the ferry by a two metre wide ramp and our crew are always there to help if needed.

The ferry landings float on the River Tyne, which means that the slope of the access bridge varies with the tide. If the tide is extremely low, and the bridges are steeper than normal (this is more likely at South Shields), our crew can help wheelchair users.

There’s CCTV coverage on board too, and both ferry landings are covered by CCTV cameras.