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55.017°N 1.423°W. / 55.017; -1.423. Tynemouth ( / ˈtaɪnmaʊθ /) 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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2023. 1. Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum. 151. Speciality Museums. Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 3pm and bank holidays. This Volunteer Life Brigade maritime museum details the history of the first Volunteer Life Brigade to be formed in the United Kingdom and her colonies on December 5th 1864 after the loss of 32 souls ...
Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 3pm and bank holidays. This Volunteer Life Brigade maritime museum details the history of the first Volunteer Life Brigade to be formed in the United Kingdom and her colonies on December 5th 1864 after the loss of 32 souls within sight of the shore when the schooner "Friendship" and the steamer "Stanley" came to grief on the Black Midden rocks at the mouth of ...
- What are the top attractions to visit in Tynemouth?The top attractions to visit in Tynemouth are: Tynemouth Markets Long Sands Beach Tynemouth Priory & Castle Tynemouth, King Edwards Bay Tynemouth P...
- What are the best outdoor activities in Tynemouth?The best outdoor activities in Tynemouth according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Long Sands Beach Hadrian's Cycleway Effard Rocks See all outdoor a...
- What are the most popular things to do in Tynemouth with kids?The most popular things to do in Tynemouth with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum Lo...
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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. These were all historically part of the county of Northumberland ...
Apr 14, 2024 · Tynemouth Castle & Priory is probably the largest and most popular attraction in Tynemouth and is very hard to miss! The historic ruins of the castle and priory rise from the headland and can be seen all along the coastline whether you’re heading north or south. English Heritage now manage the site where you can wander the through the ruined ...
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. Marry together beautiful beach views and historical ruins with upbeat and trendy restaurants as you taste some of the exquisite dishes available in ...
Nearby, beneath the rock of the castle is a tiny cove and beach that is the home to Tynemouth Sailing Club. Here, projecting into the sea is the 900 yard long North Pier or breakwater. It was built 1854-1895 by Newcastle’s Trinity House and the lighthouse at its terminus was built between 1903 and 1908.
