Visit Tynemouth
Everything you need for a day in Tynemouth — how to get here and where to park, the Priory and the beaches, the station market, where to eat, and what's on. The village's online tourist information.
Getting Here & Parking
Parking is Tynemouth’s perennial headache — three small car parks and tight permit zones for a village that draws thousands on a sunny weekend. The stress-free answer is nearly always the Metro.
By Metro (recommended)
The Tyne and Wear Metro runs to Tynemouth every 10–12 minutes from Newcastle (about 25 minutes). The station is on Front Street — steps from the market, the shops and both beaches.
By car & parking
The three main car parks — Priors Haven, Sea View and Spanish Battery — offer fewer than 160 spaces between them and fill by around 10am on warm weekends. Surrounding streets are largely permit-only or short-stay pay-and-display, so check signage carefully.
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Tynemouth Market: The Complete Guide
Over 150 stalls in a restored Victorian railway station, every Saturday and Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about visiting Tynemouth Market.
King Edward's Bay: The Hidden Beach
A guide to King Edward's Bay — Tynemouth's sheltered hidden cove below the Priory, with steep steps, golden sand, rock pools, and far fewer crowds than Longsands.
Free Things to Do in Tynemouth
From golden beaches and clifftop walks to rock pooling and market browsing, here are the best free things to do in Tynemouth.
Weekend in Tynemouth — 48-Hour Itinerary
How to spend a perfect weekend in Tynemouth — from Saturday morning at the market to Sunday fish and chips on the beach, here is your 48-hour plan.
Longsands Beach: Everything You Need to Know
The complete guide to Tynemouth Longsands — facilities, lifeguards, surfing, parking, dog rules, and everything else you need for a day at one of England's best beaches.
The North Tyneside Coastal Walk
A complete route guide for the North Tyneside coastal walk from St Mary's Island to the Fish Quay — roughly 7km of beaches, bays, and clifftop paths.
Where to Eat & Drink
A few local favourites — from Riley's Fish Shack on the beach to the historic pubs along Front Street. See the full list on the eat & drink guide.
Riley's Fish Shack
Food & DrinkAn iconic beachside shack on King Edward's Bay cooking fresh seafood over an open fire. Diners sit on the sand around fire pits or at rustic tables, with a daily-changing menu of whole grilled fish, shellfish, and wood-fired flatbreads.
Longsands Fish Kitchen
Food & DrinkAn award-winning seafood restaurant and takeaway on Front Street serving fresh, locally landed fish and shellfish. Known for its classic fish and chips, Lindisfarne oysters, and daily specials sourced from the North Shields Fish Quay.
The Turks Head
Food & DrinkA traditional pub dating from 1869, just a stone's throw from Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Known locally as the Stuffed Dog after its famous taxidermy resident, Willie.
The Gibraltar Rock
Food & DrinkA pub and restaurant perched above King Edward's Bay with panoramic sea views. The GIB downstairs is a coastal bar with pub grub and live events, while Tide upstairs offers seasonal British dining. A Tynemouth institution since the Victorian era.
Lola Jeans
Food & DrinkA popular bar and restaurant in The Arcade off Front Street, serving Asian-inspired dishes, burgers, and cocktails. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, weekend brunch menu, and collection delivery service.
Allard's Lounge
Food & DrinkA stylish tapas bar and lounge on Front Street, open since 2011. A welcoming walk-in bar downstairs and a cosy restaurant upstairs serving Mediterranean-inspired small plates, charcuterie boards, and cocktails.
The Cumberland Arms
Food & DrinkA striking Victorian gothic-style pub built in 1898, on North Tyneside's Local List of buildings of special architectural and historic interest. Split across three levels with an entrance bar, upper deck, and intimate restaurant.
Tynemouth Lodge Hotel
Food & DrinkA Georgian Grade II listed free house open since 1799, the Tynemouth Lodge has featured in every edition of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide since 1983. An unspoilt one-room public bar with genuine character.