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. 4 South Shields in the North East is getting a new adventure golf attraction Credit: Alamy 4 The attraction will have animatronic dinosaurs and water features Credit: Greenspan Projects Ltd 4 It will be near the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields Credit: Alamy It offers soft sands and clean blue waters, making it a perfect spot to hang out on a warm summer's day.
After topping the list, South Tyneside's leader Tracey Dixon told The Shields Gazette: "Our natural assets are there for everyone to enjoy. "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.
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.
