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There are ruins of an ancient priory founded AD 617-633, later the monks of Tynemouth priory were working Tyneside coal seams as early as the 13th century.
Occupying the site of an earlier Saxon church built first in wood, Tynemouth priory dates back to 1090 and was built over the remains of a 7th century monastery which was the burial place of the early Northumbrian kings.
The castle was added in the 14th century to defend the priory, and later became important as a river and harbour fortification. More recently gun batteries were housed here in World War One. There are dramatic views over the river from these well preserved ruins.
By the middle of the 19th century the railways were serving the town. It became possible to work in Newcastle and live at the coast, and between 1871 and 1881 the population increased by almost one third.
The town has two beaches boasting excellent long stretches of golden sands that are popular all year round. King Edwards Bay and Longsands are regular seaside award winners.
The Blue Reef Aquarium boasts a magical display of fish from our native species,
to exotic visitors like the nautilus, sea horses, sharks and rays.
The Aquarium is a great all weather attraction, it also has a cafe, available for functions and children's parties.
Guarding the mouth of the River Tyne, the historic Tynemouth Priory and Castle are open to the visitor throughout the year, and are a great attraction for those interested in the past.
Dinghy sailing enthusiasts are well catered for by Tynemouth Sailing Club, which has an active programme for both sailing and social activities.
Surfing enthusiasts travel from far afield to enjoy the rolling surf at Longsands Beach.
On Sunday 30th August 2009, the finish of
The Great North Bike Ride
once again ended at Tynemouth Priory. The event, which is held to raise money for cancer research, is organised by
The Chris Lucas Trust.
Starting off in
Seahouses
on a pleasant sunny morning, the riders covered a distance of just over 50 miles. A total of 2302 cyclists took part in the event and raised in the region of £100,000 for the charity.
The next event takes place on bank holiday Sunday, 29th August 2010.
Tynemouth Market...
Tynemouth Market
is located on both the East and West concourses of the Victorian station at Tynemouth.
Now a Metro station,
it's in the process of being restored back to its former glory of bygone times.
Market days are Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Saturday is mainly devoted to antiques and bric-a-brac, with a few other types of traders thrown in for good measure.
Sunday has a lot of craft and bric-a-brac plus books, CDs, DVDs, tools and general stalls.
Every third Saturday in the month there's a farmers market, running alongside the usual market.
Four times a year there's a dedicated book fair,
with the dates for 2009 are as follows:
19th April, 28th June, 16th August and 11th October.
UK Pro Surf Tour 2009...
Over the weekend of October 24th to 25th 2009, is the 6th stage of the
UK Pro Surf Tour 2009.
This stage of the popular and exciting event is held at Tynemouth Longsands Beach, near the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Highly acclaimed, this domestic event attracts top professional surfers from all over the United Kingdom and beyond.
The quality of waves can be excellent and in the past top ranked British champions
Gabe Davies and Sam Lamiroy have both trained here.
It is hoped the surf break conditions will be ideal, with competitors and spectators alike having an enjoyable weekend.
Tynemouth has a variety of holiday accommodation available, including...
Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering.
The Land Of Green Ginger...
The Land Of Green Ginger shopping mall is situated in the heart of Tynemouth on Front Street.
Offering a wide variety of interesting niche shops and a café,
all contained within the unusual surroundings of the converted 19th century congregational church.
The old and new combine everything that Tynemouth of today represents.
The Land Of Green Ginger - Shops...
- A Passion For Shoes - Ladies Shoes for the Shoe Lover
- Ctrl alt Chic - Alternative Clothing for Him and for Her, including Hair Dyes and Body Jewellery
- Curio Corner Antiques and Lighting - A wide selection of Furniture and Light Fittings
- Gifted - Unusual Giftware, including Mirrors, Ceramics and Decorative Furniture
- Gingersnaps Café - Home Cooked Cakes and Meals
- Inspire Accessories - Handbags and Ladies Accessories
- Mr Lee's House of Tattoos - Tattoo Studio
- Puddytigger - Designer Jewellery, Arts and Crafts, Paper Products, Silks, Incense and Oils etc
- Spirit Hair Design - Unisex Hair Salon
- Studio Wallcoverings - Feature Wallpapers
- The Celtic Healing Centre - The practice of Reiki is an original method of healing
- The Celtic Path - Handmade, Celtic Giftware, Jewellery, Glassware, Ceramics and Pewter etc
- The Clothes Doctor - For all your alternation needs, Fast, Reliable, and Friendly
Useful Links...
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