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Una mini guida a
Tynemouth: tips and FAQs
Consigli locali e domande frequenti
Consigli locali
Consigli per la visita
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
Domande frequenti
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?
Una giornata intera. Conviene prevedere più tempo se si mangia fuori o si visitano più attrazioni.
Quali sono le attrazioni principali?
Highlights include Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Collingwood Monument, Longsands. See the Things to do page for more.
Come arrivare?
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.
Dove mangiare e bere?
We list 20 places to eat and drink in and around Tynemouth, with filters to help you choose.
Dove dormire?
Segnaliamo 3 hotel e altre strutture nelle vicinanze. Verificare disponibilità e prezzi con ciascuna struttura.
Is Tynemouth accessible?
L'accessibilità varia a seconda della via, dell'edificio e della struttura. Consultare le informazioni sull'accessibilità di ciascuna attrazione o del gestore prima di partire.
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
Apri la mini guida →Crediti fotografici
- 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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