Tynemouth

The modern town of Tynemouth includes the villages of Cullercoats and North Shields and has a combined population of 67,500. However there are still separate centres in these communities.
It is worth noting that the Tyneside coast can sometimes be covered in fog on days when Newcastle is in sunshine, so it is worth checking the weather before visiting on a warm summer day.

By Metro

Three stations serve the area.

• Tynemouth Metro StationConvenient for the centre of Tynemouth and the Castle. Also home to a weekend market.

• North Sheilds Metro Station

• Cullercoats Metro StationNear Cullercoats harbour

By ferry

The Sheilds passenger ferry crosses the Tyne to connect North Shields with South Shields in South Tyneside every thirty minutes. Bicycles are taken.
North Shields is served by an overnight car and passenger ferry from IJmuiden near Amsterdam.

The area is well served by buses, and the metro can also be used to travel between the centres.
There is a good riverside walk from North Shields to Tynemouth, and a coastal walk from Tynemouth to Cullercoats.

• Tynemouth Castle and Priory

  address: Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ
  A castle, ruins of a Benedictine priory (founded in the 7th century) and some 1939-45 coastal defences. Mostly outdoor ruins, but with a preserved chapelwith a

• Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum

  address: Brigade Watch House Museum, Spanish Battery, Tynemouth, NE30 4DD
  The Volunteer Life Brigade is a voluntary coastal rescue organisation, performing rescues from the shore by rope etc. The Tynemouth brigade was established in 1864. The museum includes a working model of Breeches Buoy rescue equipment.

• Lord Collingwood Monument

  address: Pier Road, Tynemouth
  A massive monument to the admiral that was Nelson's second in command at the battle of Trafalgar. The monument has good views of the River Tyne.

• BeachesWalk or play on the sandy beaches at King Edward's Bay, Long Sands or Cullercoats Bay

• Tynemouth Pier and lighthouseWalk 800m out to sea, and see the outside of the lighthouse. The pier was built between 1854 and 1909.

• Front Street in Tynemouthhas a selection of small shops and galleries, and is a good street for browsing.

• The Beacon Shopping Centre

  address: Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF
  A selection of lower end chain shops.

• Royal Quays Outlet Centre

  address: Coble Dene, North Shields, NE29 6DW
  Remainder stock from an assortment of mid-range stores.

• Riley's Fish Shack

  address: King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth, NE30 4BY
  Good fish, but not cheap. Excellent location, right on the beach.

• The Gibraltar Rock

  address: 2 East Street, Tynemouth NE30 4EB
  Pub with food, including a carvery.

• The Park Hotel

  address: Grande Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JQ
  55 room Art Deco style hotel completed in 1939.