Tynemouth
Tynemouth is a village and historic resort in Tyne and Wear, England, situated at the mouth of the River Tyne, between North Shields (on the Tyne) and Whitley Bay (on the coast to the North).
Each year, Tynemouth and nearby North Shields play host to the Fish Quay Festival, which includes art, local and international music, street celebrations and a carnival-style event.
This also includes a fireworks display with Tynemouth Castle as the preferred backdrop.
Places to Visit
Blue Reef Aquarium
Tynemouth's Blue Reef Aquarium provides a spectacular introduction to the wonders of the world beneath the waves.
Over 30 living displays feature amazing aquatic life including tropical sharks octopus, seahorses, giant crabs and piranhas. Entertaining talks and feeding displays help bring the whole experience to life.
Tynemouth Priory
Tynemouth Castle is located on cliffs overlooking Tynemouth Pier. The moated castle-towers, gatehouse and keep are combined with the ruins of the Benedictine priory where early kings of Northumbria were buried.
Built in 1296 and the priory in the 11th century, which in turn had been erected on the site of a Saxon 7th century priory. .
The castle played a role during World War II when it was used as a coastal defence unit.
Monuments / Public Art
Museums
Art Gallery / Theatre
Shopping
Beaches
Tynemouth is popular locally for its beaches.
Longsands is wide and sandy, with rolling surf.
In recent years it has become a well known surfing beach, and has hosted international surfing competitions.
King Edward's Bay is a smaller, more secluded beach next to the priory. The beaches and sea views have always attracted visitors.
Night Life
