Outdoors in Tynemouth
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Tynemouth.
Upcoming Events
View all →Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found at the Great North Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Great North Museum: Hancock
FREESummer of Fun at Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Beamish
Included with admission; under-5s freeKnights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Warkworth Castle
Included with admission; free to English Heritage membersGladiator Encampment at Segedunum
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Segedunum Roman Fort
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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.
Running & Cycling the Coast
A guide to running and cycling in Tynemouth — from seafront promenades and coastal paths to the nearest parkrun and local clubs.
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.