Tynemouth Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in north east England
About Tynemouth
Tynemouth grew up around the medieval priory and castle guarding the estuary of the Tyne. It was a port in its own right, vying with Newcastle for trade, though as ships outgrew it, it was more important for coastal defence. It has sandy beaches and developed as a seaside resort from the 19th century, while the area became industrial and a commuter town for Newcastle. In 2021 the population was 10,256, which includes North Shields. North Shields has always been industrial: it's on the muddy river not the coast so you'd never bathe here. The "shields" were fishermen's huts: the town originally huddled on the riverbank then grew up onto the ridge, with trades based on shipbuilding and on coal from three nearby collieries. These have given way to light industry and retail. Cullercoats was a f
Top Attractions in Tynemouth
Explore the best things to see and do in Tynemouth:
- ★Stephenson Railway Museum
- ★Tynemouth Aquarium
- ★Tynemouth Castle and Priory
- ★Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Museum
Where to Eat in Tynemouth
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Crusoe's
- 🍴Riley's Fish Shack
- 🍴Riley's Fish Shop
- 🍴The Gibraltar Rock
- 🍴The View
Where to Stay in Tynemouth
- 🏨Grand Hotel
- 🏨Number 61 Guest House
- 🏨Park Hotel
- 🏨Premier Inn Holystone
- 🏨Premier Inn North Shields
- 🏨Travelodge
Tynemouth Travel Guide Sections
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