Sports & Leisure

Tynemouth Surf Co

A surf shop, hire centre, and ISA-accredited surf school based at Grand Parade overlooking Longsands Beach. Offers lessons for all abilities, wetsuit and board hire, and a well-stocked shop carrying major surf brands. Operating since 1996.

Unit 1, Palace Buildings, Grand Parade, Tynemouth NE30 4JH 0191 258 2496 Visit website

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