Tynemouth Priory and Castle
The ruins of a priory and a castle on the headland at the mouth of the Tyne. Bordered by the sea on three sides, it overlooks the estuary and the seaside town.
Tynemouth Priory was founded in the 7th century, and several kings of Northumbria were buried here. Its tall 12th- and 13th-century Gothic east-end ruins stand on the sea cliffs. They share the walls with a medieval gatehouse castle and a Second World War coastal gun battery. The site is managed by English Heritage, and adult admission is about £9. Below the headland lies Tynemouth town. On weekends, the train station hosts a large antiques and food market, and the front street has plenty of cafes and fish-and-chip shops. From the city center, the Metro takes about 25 minutes.
Opening hours
Summer 10:00–17:00; open weekends only in winter
Nearby sights
- Tynemouth Longsands
- Arbeia Roman Fort
- St Mary's Lighthouse
- Souter Lighthouse & The Leas
- Segedunum Roman Fort
- Penshaw Monument
- Jesmond Dene
- Ouseburn Valley