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Tynemouth: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Check the priory's days
On 2 November 2026 English Heritage listed weekend-only opening for Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Check its website before you go.
Walk the pier
The North Pier runs out from below the priory. Stay off it in rough seas and follow any closure signs.
Combine the coast
Walk north along Longsands to Cullercoats, then take the Metro back from Cullercoats station.
Go by ferry
Combine the Fish Quay with the Shields Ferry to South Shields; times are on the Travel North East website.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Tynemouth?
Tynemouth is in North Tyneside, England. A priory on the headland, beaches, and the fish quay at North Shields. Nearby stops and stations include Tynemouth, North Shields, Cullercoats.
How long do I need in Tynemouth?
Une journée entière. Prévoyez plus si vous comptez déjeuner sur place ou visiter plusieurs sites.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Collingwood Monument, Longsands. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear Metro); North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro); Cullercoats (Tyne and Wear Metro); North Shields ferry landing (Shields Ferry (Nexus)). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 20 places to eat and drink in and around Tynemouth, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous répertorions 3 hôtels et d'autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez les disponibilités et les tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Tynemouth accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Tynemouth
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Tynemouth North Pier
Breakwater pier running out from below the priory to protect the river mouth.
Watch House Museum
Museum of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade in its watch house above the Black Middens.
North Shields Fish Quay
Working fishing port at the mouth of the Tyne, established in 1225 as a fishermen's settlement.
Newcastle and Gateshead
More areas to explore
Quayside and Gateshead
Seven bridges, two riverbanks and the oldest streets in the city
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Grainger Town
Classical streets, the Grainger Market, museums and the cathedral
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Ouseburn and Jesmond
A valley of workshops, pubs and children's books, and a wooded dene
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- Cullercoats: Russel Wills, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Tynemouth North Pier: Geoff Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Watch House Museum: Bill Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- North Shields Fish Quay: Roger Cornfoot, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Quayside and Gateshead: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Grainger Town: JimmyGuano, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Ouseburn and Jesmond: Mary Carson, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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