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Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear
Medieval priory ruins and castle on a headland above the Tyne mouth, with coastal gun batteries and views over Tynemouth's beaches.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Longsands beach and Tynemouth's fish and chips are close by.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Seasonal; check English Heritage calendar
- How long to allow
- 1.5 hours
- Best time to go
- Weekend market at Tynemouth station
- Accessibility
- Mostly grassy and level; batteries have steps
Getting there
- Address
- Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ
- Parking
- Street and seafront parking
- Nearest station
- Tynemouth Metro (10 min walk)
- Other ways
- Metro from Newcastle (25 min)
Places to stay near Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Number 61 Guest House and Tea RoomNorth Shields · ££ · 0.4 km awayThe Grand HotelTynemouth · £££ · 0.6 km awayThe Tynemouth Castle InnTynemouth · £££ · 1.3 km awayThe Little Haven HotelSouth Shields · £££ · 1.4 km awayKingsmere Guest HouseSouth Shields · ££ · 1.8 km awayThe Sea HotelSouth Shields · ££ · 1.9 km away
More to do nearby
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Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
