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History
The headland towering over the mouth of the River Tyne has been settled since the Iron Age. The Romans may have occupied it as a signal station, though it is just north of the Hadrian's Wall frontier (the Roman fort and…
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Tynemouth is a coastal town in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, England. Historically the easternmost town in Northumberland, it is located on the north side of the mouth of the River Tyne, hence its name. It is eight miles east-northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. The medieval Tynemouth Priory and Castle stand on a headland overlooking both the mouth of the river and the North Sea, with the town centre lying immediately west of the headland.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Town in Tyne and Wear, England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Tynemouth — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Climate
Tynemouth has a very moderated oceanic climate, heavily influenced by its position adjacent to the North Sea. As a result of this, summer highs are subdued and, according to the Met Office 1991–2020 data, average around…
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Beaches
In the late 18th century, sea-bathing from Tynemouth's east-facing beaches became fashionable. King Edward's Bay and Tynemouth Longsands are very popular with locals and tourists alike. King Edward's Bay (possibly a…
Culture & Landmarks
Places and stories connected to Tynemouth.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is an historic site located on a promontory at the mouth of the Tyne at Tynemouth. The medieval Benedictine…
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay is a seaside town in the North Tyneside borough of Tyne and Wear, England. It was formerly governed as part of Northumberland…
North Shields
North Shields is a town in the borough of North Tyneside in Tyne and Wear, England. It is 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne and borders nearby Wallsend and Tynemouth. The population of North Shields at…
Local flavour
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
A medieval Benedictine priory at the mouth of the Tyne. Founded in the 7th century, a castle was added around 1095. The priory was surrendered to the king during the dissolution of the monasteries in…
Front Street
A statue of Queen Victoria by Alfred Turner, unveiled on 25 October 1902, is situated at the edge of the village green which is home to the war memorials for the residents of Tynemouth lost during…
Kings Priory School
Located on Huntingdon Place, Kings Priory School (formerly The King's School and Priory Primary School) is a co-educational academy with over 800 pupils aged between 4 and 18. Though founded in…
Tynemouth Pier and lighthouse
This massive stone breakwater extends from the foot of the priory some 900 yards (810 metres) out to sea, protecting the northern flank of the mouth of the Tyne. It has a broad walkway on top,…
Venues nearby
Places near Tynemouth
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
heritage
Accumulator Tower In Albert Edward Dock
Tynemouth
venue
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
South Shields
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Barca Art Bar
Tynemouth
venue
Brinkburn Community Association
South Shields
heritage
Church of St George
Tynemouth
heritage
Clifford'S Fort South and East Wall Facing River
Tynemouth
heritage
Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall
Tynemouth
heritage
Collingwood Monument and Guns
Tynemouth
Walks nearby
Trails near Tynemouth
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
moderate · 10km
Tynemouth to Whitley Sands
North Shields
easy · 13.5km
Coastal Path: South Shields to Sunderland
South Shields
easy · 3.5km
Tynemouth and Northumberland Park Circular
North Shields
moderate · 13km
Tyne and Wear Heritage Way Section 1: North Shields to Seaton Sluice
North Shields
easy · 4km
Marsden Bay and Frenchman's Bay
Marsdon
easy · 1.9km
North Shields Marina
North Shields
moderate · 10.1km
Campbell Park and South Tyneside Walking
Jarrow
easy · 2.4km
Marsden Old Quarry Local Nature Reserve
South Shields
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Tynemouth from the MyTyne directory.
Insurance Brokers
Nms Commercial Services Limited
Tynemouth
Insurance Brokers
Gameplan Financial Ltd
Tynemouth
Insurance Brokers
Gameplan Creative Ltd
Tynemouth
Insurance Brokers
Auto Warranty Limited
Tynemouth
Insurance Brokers
Bestford Insurance Brokers Ltd
Tynemouth
Insurance Brokers
Financial Solutions (n.e.) Ltd
Tynemouth
Insurance Brokers
Life Alliance Ltd
Tynemouth
Insurance Brokers
K.a.n.e Commercial Limited
Tynemouth
What's on
Events near Tynemouth
Tue 14 Jul · £15.50 £15.50 Must pre-book. You can book a trial. You can join anytime during the term.
Weekly Art Classes: 6-16yrs
art-K Jesmond · Newcastle
Fri 17 Jul
North East Tabletop Expo
Gateshead International Stadium · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul · Standard
Milly Thompson: My Body Temperature is Feeling Good
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul · Standard
Foundation Press: Starting Lines
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul
Sofia Barton Pop-up Shop
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul · Standard
Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
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