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Tynemouth
Tynemouth
Tynemouth is a seaside town at the mouth of the River Tyne in North Tyneside. It has the long beaches of Long Sands and King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth Priory and Castle (English Heritage), Tynemouth Park with its boating lake, and Front Street with its shops, pubs and cafes. A market is held at Tynemouth station at weekends.
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Where to stay
- Tynemouth villageFront Street with pubs, cafes and guest houses, near the beaches
- CullercoatsSeaside village with a small bay, about 5 minutes away
- Whitley BayResort with Spanish City, about 10 minutes away
- North ShieldsFish Quay and ferry, about 5 minutes away
- Newcastle upon TyneCity with the most hotel choice, about 25 minutes away
Getting there
- Tynemouth Metro station (Tyne and Wear Metro, Yellow line) has trains to Newcastle via South Gosforth and to Whitley Bay
- By road, follow the A1058 for Tynemouth; from the north use the A19 through the Tyne Tunnel, which charges a toll
- The Shields Ferry connects North Shields and South Shields
- English Heritage gives 20% off entry to the Priory and Castle when arriving by bus, train or bicycle
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Tynemouth?
Tynemouth village: Front Street with pubs, cafes and guest houses, near the beaches. Cullercoats: Seaside village with a small bay, about 5 minutes away. Whitley Bay: Resort with Spanish City, about 10 minutes away. North Shields: Fish Quay and ferry, about 5 minutes away. Newcastle upon Tyne: City with the most hotel choice, about 25 minutes away.
How do I get to Tynemouth?
Tynemouth Metro station (Tyne and Wear Metro, Yellow line) has trains to Newcastle via South Gosforth and to Whitley Bay. By road, follow the A1058 for Tynemouth; from the north use the A19 through the Tyne Tunnel, which charges a toll. The Shields Ferry connects North Shields and South Shields. English Heritage gives 20% off entry to the Priory and Castle when arriving by bus, train or bicycle.
Any tips for visiting Tynemouth?
Tynemouth is easy to reach from Newcastle by Metro, so a city hotel works well for a day trip. Check Nexus for planned Metro closures before you travel.
Which airport is closest to Tynemouth?
The nearest airport on this site is Newcastle International Airport, about 11 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.