Shieldfield local facilities and information
Schools
Shieldfield Nursery and Hotspur Street Primary School and
Christ Church Primary School are nearby. Secondary education
is available at Benfield Secondary School.
Northumbria University which provides higher education courses is
also nearby.
Visit www.newcastle.gov.uk/core.nsf/a/schoolshome for
more information about education in Shieldfield.
Public Transport
Shieldfield has excellent transport links - there are regular
bus and metro services which give frequent access to Newcastle City
Centre, the MetroCentre and also the wider North- East area.
Visit www.newcastle.gov.uk/core.nsf/level2?readform&ID=100011~200078 for
information about public transport in Newcastle. You can also
visit the
Traveline Northeast website to plan routes and
journeys.
Healthcare
Doctors, dentists, opticians and a walk in NHS medical centre
are all nearby. Shieldfield Health Centre is in
Shieldfield itself.
Visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk for
general healthcare advice and to find out where your nearest
doctor, dentist or pharmacy is.
Leisure
The East End Library just off Shields Road provides access
to local information and also shares the building with the East End
Swimming Pool and gym.
Visit Newcastle
Leisure for East End Pool programmes and
pricelists.
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