Dan, I'd go to the Park & Ride Outlets at some point - Askham Bar is a pretty nice one, one of my favourite shots was taken there!
Blossom Street is also very nice, but more so the Racecourse - just all the green with the trees and a busy road make it really worthwhile.
I'm around South Shields/Boro/Sunderland/Peterlee for most of the day tomorrow with a mate so you may glimpse me!
RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews