Tynemouth clock tower and drinking fountain, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear

Details

Accessibility

The nearest parking is the adjacent Front Street on-street Car Park, 45 Front Street, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4BX : Metered charges all day from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with a maximum stay of 2 hours and no return within 4 hours. It is free from 5:30 pm to 9:00 am. Two disabled bays and parking for motorcycles are included. There are a number of other car parks available.

Brief description

Historic Grade II listed landmark, constructed in 1861, in the Venetian Gothic Style.

Address

East Street, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4BT.

Email

Phone

Website

https://co-curate.ncl.ac.uk/clock-tower-tynemouth/

https://fabulousnorth.com/tynemouth-clock-tower/

Directions

From Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, follow the A1058, then turn onto the A193, arriving at the landmark via Font Street - distance approximately 10.4 miles (16.25km).

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+ The nearest parking is the adjacent Front Street on-street Car Park, 45 Front Street, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4BX : Metered charges all day from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with a maximum stay of 2 hours and no return within 4 hours. It is free from 5:30 pm to 9:00 am. Two disabled bays and parking for motorcycles are included. There are a number of other car parks available.

Opening Times

The landmark is available for viewing at all times. 

Transport

Tynemouth is the nearest Metro station, being approximately 0.37 miles (0.6km) from the site. For details: https://nexus.org.uk/            

Bus services connecting Tynemouth, including key local and regional routes, are operated by providers like Arriva North East and Go North East. For details:  https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ +  https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/                                                                                                                                                              

Amenities

Many amenities are to be found in Tynemouth, including restaurants, shops, pubs, accommodation, a beach, green spaces and more.

The historic Tynemouth Priory and Castle is sited at the mouth of the river Tyne. For details https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/

Closeby is Longsands Fish Kitchen, 27 Front Street, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4DZ https://www.longsandsfishkitchen.com/

Public toilets are available at:

Tynemouth Park approximately 0.62 miles (1km) away - includes a disabled toilet and baby changing.                           

Public toilet facilities at Tynemouth Longsands are located at the Longsands Beach North and southern ends of the beach approximately 0.52 miles (840m) away see https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/residents/public-toilets/longsands-beach-north-tynemouth + https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/residents/public-toilets/longsands-beach-south-tynemouth + https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/residents/public-toilets

Low Lights approximately 0.87 miles (1.4km) away - includes a disabled toilet.