We visited Tynemouth on a cold, blustery but sunny day. We only explored the castle from the outside, as it would've cost us £20 to get in! (1 adult ticket was about £8.95). The scenery is spectacular and the views from around and below the castle are breath-taking. I'd recommend walking out onto the pier just behind the castle to get the best views. We also enjoyed a walk along the promenade to Cullercoats. This took us about an hour but we just hopped on the metro to get back again
Tynemouth was one of the best parts of our 14 day cruise. This is a lovely little town and a must visit when you are in the area. The old castle, the cute town, the ocean and shoreline and the great fish and chips. Don't miss this location.
Tynemouth priory looks beautiful from any angle. Get yourself inside to see the true history, or in the summer there is a music festival inside.Iconic landmark that everyone should visit they're in the area.
we visited the castle and priory one afternoon although cold and windy on the cliff top we did not notice as you took in the history. this in its time must have been a fanastic place, the ruins give you a sense of that. great information in place and stunning views, even cliff top guns to view and walk round, great day out
We called at the castle and priory late morning on a cold, but dry, January day. Almost all of the property is outside so not raining was good. We spent upwards of an hour going around using the well written guide (£3.50) and saw and interesting mixture of the ecclesiastical and military (ancient and modern). The staff were very helpful and we can recommend the ginger wine - a very good buy! All in all time well spent
Arrived here after a walk along the prom.some good information boards available and a real sense of history surrounding the place ,great views.
We very much enjoyed walking round this historic sight. Stunning views of the coastline and an interesting history.
I recently visited Tynemouth priory with some of my family members to attend a performance of Scarier Tales, I wasn't thrilled with the idea of wandering around the Priory after dark in the cold. However, my concerns we're soon displaced upon being drawn into the stories by the fantastic actors.It's not often you get the opportunity to visit places like this after dark and see the venue brought to life. Part of the tour visits the bunker at the very end of the Priory very dimly lit and oh my was I scared, but not as much as my husband.All in all a fantastic event, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and the A* venue and actors
We arrived late evening just before it got dark n I have to say it is gorgeous. The walk to the castle was just brilliant and it was close to Newcastle and we got the day saver metro card so it is really convenient. You could spend the day walking around enjoying the sights and history.
Pictures don't do justice to the architecture of the ruins. I could have spent a whole day here admiring the arches still standing here after so many years and never capture how amazing they are in person. While some other reviewers have commented on the price of admission, my friends and I bought a pass that allowed us admission into all English Heritage sites for ten days for not much more than the single admission, and I recommend that option as it allows you to pop in to smaller sites for no additional cost that you might otherwise skip. The little chapel with the original (!) stained glass window and painted ceiling is just beautiful and provides a spiritual connection with others who have worshiped here for across the years.