Tynemouth
Built-up area in North Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 55.014, -1.471 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 33 68 |
| Population: | 17,436 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Tynemouth in North Tyneside, England sits on a rocky headland at the mouth of the River Tyne, crowned by the dramatic ruins of Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Historically a strategic coastal site, it later became a Victorian seaside resort and today its sandy bays such as Longsands are popular with surfers and walkers.
Modern Tynemouth blends tourism, independent shops and cafés with a strong local community; the famous weekend Tynemouth Market in the old station draws visitors for food, antiques and live music, and good transport links make it a commuter spot for Newcastle upon Tyne. The town retains a lively seaside character, with coastal walks, events and visible maritime heritage in its fortifications and lifeboat presence.
Postcode districts covering Tynemouth
NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29, NE30
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Sunderland 8.3 miles13.3 km
- South Shields 3 miles4.9 km
- Gateshead 6.9 miles11 km
- Washington 8 miles12.9 km
- Durham 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Wallsend 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Newburn 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Whitley Bay 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Blyth 8 miles12.9 km
- Peterlee 18.3 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Preston with Preston Grange Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- New York & Murton Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Chirton & Percy Main Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- North Shields Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Howdon Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Monkseaton Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Battle Hill Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Beacon and Bents Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Shiremoor Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Wallsend Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Whitley Bay Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Tynemouth
NE29 0EB, NE29 8DB, NE27 9DL, NE30 2BB, NE30 2HR, NE29 6TG, NE29 7JB, NE29 7PG, NE30 4BD … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34.9 miles56.2 km
- Brockley railway station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- East Boldon Rail Station 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Haymarket bus station 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Eldon Square bus station 6.3 miles10.2 km
Hotels in Tynemouth Ad
- The Tynemouth Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4
- Village Hotel Newcastle 4
- The Little Haven Hotel 3
- The Sea Hotel 3
Schools in Tynemouth
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
- Collingwood Primary School Primary
- Cullercoats Primary School Primary
- John Spence Community High School Secondary
- King Edward Primary School Primary
- Kings Priory School All ages
- Marden High School Secondary
- Monkhouse Primary School Primary
- New York Primary School Primary
- Norham High School Secondary
- Percy Main Primary School Primary
- Preston Grange Primary School Primary
- Riverside Primary School Primary
- Southlands School Special
- Spring Gardens Primary School Primary
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats Primary
- St Thomas More Catholic High School Secondary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- Arbeia museum Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Shields Harbour Harbour 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 3 miles4.9 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 6.1 miles9.9 km