What can you do in Tynemouth?

Tynemouth is a popular coastal town offering historic ruins at Tynemouth Priory and Castle, surfing on the Blue Flag awarded Longsands Beach, and a bustling weekend market at the restored Metro station. Visitors can also explore the Land of Green Ginger, walk to the pier, visit the Aquarium, and enjoy fresh seafood at local cafes.

What to do in Tynemouth for adults?

Top Attractions in Tynemouth

• Long Sands Beach. 4.7. (696) Beaches. ...
• Tynemouth Markets. 4.5. (556) Flea & Street Markets. ...
• Tynemouth Priory & Castle. 4.5. (622) Historic Sites. ...
• Tynemouth Park. 4.1. (186) ...
• Lord Collingwood Monument. 4.3. (95) ...
• Tynemouth, King Edwards Bay. 4.5. (152) ...
• Hadrian's Cycleway. 4.4. (13) ...
• Land of Green Ginger. 3.6. (48)

Is Tynemouth Castle free?

Entry is £4.90 per adult and £2.90 for children. Under 5's are free. Tynemouth Priory is managed by English Heritage, if you are a member, entry is free!

Can you walk on Tynemouth Pier?

The North Pier is split onto two levels and the public can only walk on the top with the lower level being for boat owners and people looking to dangle their rod and tackle.

What celebrities are from Tynemouth?

Notable residents

Norah Balls (1886–1980), suffragette, women's right campaigner, magistrate and councillo, co-founder of the Girl Guides movement in Northumberland. Andy Taylor – former lead guitarist for the new wave group Duran Duran was born in Tynemouth in 1961 at the Tynemouth Jubilee Infirmary.

Top 10. Best Tourist Attractions in Tynemouth - England

Does Tynemouth have arcades?

There are 3 Tynemouth arcades and gaming cafes to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

Is the Tynemouth Aquarium free?

Children under 3years are FREE of charge. Any children aged 3-12 will pay our junior rate and anyone over 13 years pays a standard ticket price.

How long is the Tynemouth Pier?

Tynemouth Pier extends 900 metres out to sea and the walk to the pier lighthouse is rewarded with views of the river entrance and back towards Tynemouth Priory & Castle. The pier is a Grade II Listed building and dates back to Victorian times when its construction was a major feat of engineering.

How long does it take to walk from Tynemouth to Whitley Bay?

It is possible to walk it in around 40 minutes each way with no stop offs.

Is Tynemouth affluent?

This seaside resort merges seamlessly with neighbouring North Shields and Whitley Bay, but seems cut from an entirely different cloth; unlike with its traffic-choked neighbours, Tynemouth feels like an affluent market town, with a wide main street flanked by colourful shop and restaurant frontages.

Where is the bluest sea in the UK?

Troon Beach in Ayrshire and Arran is less than an hour away from Glasgow and its waters are apparently just 21.7 points off the truest blue shade. No other British beach made the list of top 30 bluest worldwide, but CV Villas also put together a ranking of the bluest seas in the UK and Ireland.

What is the prettiest beach on Earth?

Here are the best beaches in the world.

• Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida.
• Praia da Falesia – Algarve, Portugal. ...
• Playa Varadero – Varadero, Cuba. ...
• Bavaro Beach – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. ...
• Playa de Muro Beach – Mallorca, Spain. ...
• Kelingking Beach – Nusa Penida, Indonesia. ...
• Myrtos Beach – Kefalonia Island, Greece. ...

What to do in Tynemouth today?

Find a day out

• Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Landmarks Tynemouth.
• Tynemouth Park. Active + Sport Tynemouth.
• Tynemouth Surf. Water Activities Tynemouth.
• Longsands Beach. Beaches Tynemouth.
• Tynemouth Aquarium. Animals + Nature Tynemouth. ...
• Kiki's Kabin. Playcentres North Shields.
• Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum. ...
• Pots & Pancakes.

Is Tynemouth classed as Newcastle?

Tynemouth is a large town in Tyne and Wear in northeast England, nine miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne. It's the largest of a series of towns on the north bank of the Tyne estuary, running into North Shields to the west and Cullercoats to the north, also described on this page.

Why can't you take pictures of the Crown Jewels?

Photography is prohibited in the Jewel House to prevent potential criminals from using images to identify security weaknesses surrounding the royal gems.

Where is Kohinoor diamond now?

The Koh-i-Noor diamond is currently held by the British Crown, set in the Crown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and is displayed publicly in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, as part of the British Crown Jewels collection. Although it's a significant part of the royal collection, its ownership remains a point of historical contention, with several countries claiming rightful ownership.