Marsden Rock. Marsden beach and the remarkable Marsden Grotto pub have been popular visitor attractions in South Shields for many decades. Robyn Orr is a history academic who has been working with the ...

A BAR and restaurant in the UK with a fascinating history has been described as “out of this world” and “enchanting” by those who have visited it. A cave in the side of a cliff isn’t an ordinary place ...

Owners seem to get stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to making a success of this coastal landmark. While the unrivalled views of Marsden Rock and its bay are a constant source of ...

A coastal pub steeped in the lore of smugglers has been given a new lease of life with a £600,000 facelift. Marsden Grotto, south Tyneside, now called the Tavistock at the Grotto, re-opens on Friday.

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