Tynemouth
About Tynemouth
Tynemouth village is a vibrant location steeped in history with some fabulous attractions, boutique shopping and a buzzing nightlife.
Tynemouth Priory & Castle dramatically dominate the headland. This site dates back centuries and is the burial place of Saints and Kings.
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The imposing monument to Lord Collingwood looking across the river Tyne is in honour of the local born Admiral. There is a truly breathtaking walks along the promenade to the Fish Quay at North Shields and the walk along Tynemouth Long Sands is a superb mile long golden sandy beach. It has some lovely bars & restaurants on Longsands & also in King Edwards Bay. Surfing is popular on Longsands and it is a nationally recognised watersports hub.
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There is an Aquarium in Tynemouth providing family entertainment with fantastic displays of marine life including otters, seals and even a colony of monkeys.
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Tynemouth Park has a dinosaur themed mini golf course and pedalo boats are available to hire on the boating lake.
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The two main streets in Tynemouth - Front Street and Percy Park Road have a good mix of shops, traditional pubs, cafes and bars.
Tynemouth’s Metro Station has recently been restored to its Victorian splendour and holds large weekend markets with local crafts & foods and also antiques.
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Each year, Tynemouth is home to events including the Mouth of the Tyne Festival and the Tynemouth Food Festival.
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Bars, Restaurants & Pubs (all the links below are 'live' hyperlinks ...just click on the link & it will take you to the website)
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The Brasserie, The Grand Hotel
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