Our guide to Tynemouth
Our guide to Tynemouth
Tynemouth is one of the North East’s most popular seaside villages. With it’s beautiful beaches, historic Priory and Castle, fab small independent shops and eateries, it really is a very special place.
Five things to do in Tynemouth:
Visit Tynemouth Priory and Castle
The ruins of the Priory date from around 1090 with the walls and castle around it being built a couple of centuries later. More recent history saw it act as a coastal fortification during the First and Second World War’s. You can find out all about its long history when you visit.
With spectacular views out to sea and over the mouth of the River Tyne, pack a picnic and enjoy some quality time at this gorgeous English Heritage site.
Take a walk along Longsands
Longsands beach lives up to its name with a beautiful stretch of sand. Enjoy a walk from either the Tynemouth or Cullercoats end. A warming hot chocolate makes a welcome reward on a winters day as the beach boasts a café at either end.
You can now also enjoy a Scandinavian wooden style sauna experience on the beach. Switch off and reset the mind.
Enjoy delicious seafood at Riley’s Fish Shack
Located on King Edwards Bay, a trip to Riley’s really is a very special experience. With a varied menu of seasonal fresh fish and shellfish cooked over a wood fire, it really is a taste of the region.
With sustainability and seasonality at the heart of its ethos, Riley’s champions the traditional fishing industry.
For bookings https://rileysfishshack.com/deckchair-reservations-2024
Explore the Watch House Museum
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum is home to a unique collection of artefacts that recreate the dramatic history of the TVLB and its involvement in rescuing those in need at sea from 1864 to right up to the present day.
It's such a piece of our coastal history and played such a crucial role in saving so many lives
https://tvlb.org/the-watch-house-museum/
See a performance at Tynemouth Priory Theatre
Rightly known as an absolute gem of a theatre, a visit to one of its quarterly productions is always something to enjoy. From Agatha Christie mysteries to all out comedy, every performance staged is brought to you by people who genuinely love what they do.
We always love its traditional family panto each January which has such a heart to it.
Look here for performance dates:
https://www.tynemouthpriorytheatre.co.uk/productions
Independent Shopping in Tynemouth
Razzberry Bazar
A Tynemouth institution, You’ll find the most wonderfully colourful clothing and unique gifts that reflect both creativity and individuality.
Buy the Kilo
Championing the cause of reducing single use plastic with it’s wonderful range of organic refillable products.
The Deli Round the Corner
Beautiful deli selling so many tasty treats made by local producers and independent suppliers.
Tynemouth Market
No weekend trip to Tynemouth is ever complete without a visit to its market. Located within Tynemouth Metro station, you never know what you might find.
We really hope you enjoy your visit to Tynemouth and check out some of our favourite things to do.
Paul & Lucy xx