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Tynemouth (/ ˈ t aɪ n m aʊ θ /) is a coastal town in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, England. It is located on the north side of the mouth of the River Tyne, hence its name. [2] It is 8 mi (13 km) east-northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Aug 28, 2024 · Tynemouth is a surprising gem on the North-East’s coastline making it a must-visit for both locals and those from further afield. To help inspire your next trip, these are the most incredible things to do in Tynemouth.
- Go on a Saturday for Tynemouth Market. If you go to Tynemouth by public transportation, chances are you'll get out at the station (when traveling by metro) or close to it (when traveling by bus).
- Have tea at the Green Ginger Arcade. I discovered the Green Ginger Shopping Arcade by accident as it was on my way from the train station to the Tynemouth Priory.
- Visit Tynemouth Priory and Castle. This is probably the best-known of all Tynemouth attractions. A monastic community was first established at the current Tynemouth Priory and Castle site in the 8th century but it was destroyed by the Vikings in the course of the 9th and 10th century.
- Walk Tynemouth Pier. Tynemouth Pier can be seen from the Tynemouth Castle grounds as it extends 900 meters into the sea. Together with the lighthouse at the end of it, it's a protected monument and the perfect place to go catch some air.
Encounter a fusion of the traditional seaside holiday with a contemporary urban scene when visiting Tynemouth and Whitley Bay – the hipster coastal towns of Newcastle’s North Tyneside coast.
A perfect destination for a day trip, the charming village has something to offer everyone. The dramatic Tynemouth Priory & Castle dominates the headland. The site dates back centuries and is the burial place of Saints and Kings of the old Kingdom of Northumbria.
Tynemouth is a large town in Tyne and Wear in northeast England, nine miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne. It's the largest of a series of towns on the north bank of the Tyne estuary, running into North Shields to the west and Cullercoats to the north, also described on this page.
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