Outdoors in Tynemouth
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Tynemouth.
Upcoming Events
View all →Classic Cars at Tynemouth Priory and Castle
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Standard admissionHeritage Walk: North Shields of Yesteryear
See booking · Old Low Light Heritage Centre
£5 plus booking feeHeritage Talk: The Fish Quay Through Artists' Eyes
See booking · Old Low Light Heritage Centre
£5 (half price for members)South Tyneside Sings, Road Trip Songs
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · The Word
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Photography Spots in Tynemouth
From the Priory ruins at sunrise to crashing waves on the North Pier, here are the best spots for photography in and around Tynemouth.
Best Soft Play Centres Near Tynemouth
Kiki's Kabin, Kidz KingDOME, The Parks, and PaddlePod, the best soft play centres within easy reach of Tynemouth.
Best Playgrounds in Tynemouth
Tynemouth Park, Northumberland Park, and the beach, best play areas in Tynemouth.
Skate Parks Near Tynemouth
From a purpose-built concrete bowl by the coast at Whitley Bay to an indoor warehouse park across the river, here are the best skate parks near Tynemouth.
Rock Pooling at Tynemouth: A Family Guide
Where to go, what to find, and how to stay safe, a family guide to rock pooling at Tynemouth's beaches, from shore crabs and anemones to blennies and starfish.
Wildlife at the Mouth of the Tyne: Seals, Dolphins & What to Watch For
Grey seals on the rocks, bottlenose dolphins off King Edward's Bay, and kittiwakes nesting on the cliffs, a seasonal guide to the wildlife you can spot at Tynemouth.
Local Places
Full directory →The Parks Sports Centre
Sports & LeisureNorth Tyneside Council's flagship leisure centre in North Shields with a Contours gym, exercise class studios, sports hall, artificial pitches, soft play, and indoor bowling green. Open from 6:45am on weekdays.
Waves
Sports & LeisureA council-run leisure centre in Whitley Bay with a Contours gym, exercise class studios, swimming pools, wave machine, slides, spa, and soft play. Part of the North Tyneside Contours membership network.
Tynemouth Pool
Sports & LeisureA council leisure facility on Preston Road with a Contours gym, 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, diving boards, and health suite. Part of the North Tyneside Contours membership network.
CrossFit More
Sports & LeisureAn independent CrossFit gym in Whitley Bay town centre with a large Rogue Fitness rig, Olympic rings, and a mezzanine open gym area. Free first introductory session. Free parking on site.
YMCA Gym
Sports & LeisureA community gym in central North Shields with three gym areas, over 60 weekly classes, free weights, cardio machines, resistance equipment, and a functional training zone. No joining fee, no contract.
Build Functional Fitness
Sports & LeisureA private group training facility on the West Chirton Trading Estate offering unlimited classes with a focus on accessible functional fitness. Free seven-day trial for new members.