Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth - Open daily 10am – 6pm. Entry fees apply
Details
Accessibility:
There are 4 blue badge parking bays on site. Further parking is in the village which is a 150 metre/yard uphill walk from the castle. Most parts are wheelchair accessible on a firm, level path, except the gun battery which has limited access and the gatehouse which has steps at the entrance. Access to the priory via 40m/43yard of smooth grass. Manual wheelchair users may wish to bring an assistant. Two wheelchairs are available on loan. There is a unisex and wheelchair accessible toilet on site, which also includes baby changing facilities. There is a hearing induction loop situated in the shop. Assistance dogs are welcome.
See https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/access/
Brief Description:
Tynemouth Priory and Castle has a 2000 year history. When you visit you can discover the story of the site from its original beginnings as an Anglo-Saxon settlement, an Anglican monastery, a royal castle, artillery fort and a coastal defence. The gun battery built underground into the cliffs was designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars.
Further Information
Address:
Pier Road, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear NE30 4BZ
Email:
mailto:customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone:
0370 333 1181
Website:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/
Opening Hours:
Open daily 10am – 5pm. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/prices-and-opening-times/
Directions:
From South Shields via A19 (9m). This route has tolls. Take Ocean Road/A183, A194, A185, A19, A187 and A193 to Front Street in Tynemouth for 8.7 miles. Continue on Front Street. Drive to Pier Road.
From Whitley Bay via Broadway/A193 (2.7m). Take A193 to Front Street in Tynemouth for 2.5 miles. Continue on Front Street. Drive to Pier Road.
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Transport:
The closest railway station is Tynemouth Metro Station approximately 0.4 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
"Picnic Site and Unisex and disabled toilets available. Baby changing facilities are also available."
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/facilities/
Tynemouth has bars, restaurants, hotels and bed-and-breakfast accommodation. There are also shops, a medical centre and a theatre. There is also a wealth of attractions in nearby Whitley Bay and South Shields.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Front Street Car Park, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
164 metres*
Tynemouth North Pier, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
255 metres*
Sea Banks Car Park, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
259 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.