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Tynemouth Castle and Priory Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England.
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Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland. With its 2000 year history and beautiful views it is the perfect location for a family fun day out. The interactive 'Life in the Stronghold' exhibition takes you on an exciting journey. It tells the story of the site from its original beginnings as an Anglo-Saxon settlement, an Anglican monastery, a royal castle, artillery fo

rt and a coastal defence. The newly refurbished battery gun was designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars and can be explored. This page is for visitors and fans of Tynemouth Priory and Castle to share photos, thoughts and recommendations. If you have any questions about Tynemouth Priory and Castle or English Heritage please email [email protected] or 'like' us at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/English-Heritage/173240995747 and post your question there, where we will be happy to get back to you as soon as we can.

01/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week at Tynemouth Priory and Castle 🌿

It’s Volunteers’ Week, and we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all our volunteers at Tynemouth Priory and Castle.

Our visitor welcome and tour guide volunteers play such an important role in helping bring the site to life.

Whether it’s greeting visitors with a smile, sharing stories from the castle’s long history, helping out at our events, or helping people get the most out of their visit, you really do make each experience that extra bit special.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything you do, thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and passion with us and our visitors. 💙

31/05/2026

Only two weeks to go until our Community Picnic ☀️

Join us for a relaxed afternoon by the coast with live music, garden games and a fantastic selection of food vendors, a truly perfect way to spend time with family and friends.

We will also be joined by the amazing Tynemouth Volunteer Lifeboat Brigade! 🚤

Their crew will be helping everyone learn more about water safety, what to do in an emergency and the important work they do along our coastline. It’s a brilliant chance for young visitors to ask questions, get involved and discover lifesaving skills in an engaging, hands-on way.

Sunday 14 June 2026
12pm – 5pm

Free entry for members and residents of NE30, NE28, NE29, NE26 and NE25 (please bring proof of postcode). Dogs are welcome.

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for what promises to be a wonderful day.

For more information or tickets, please visit:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/prices-and-opening-times/

28/05/2026

We’re saddened to report that Tynemouth Priory and Castle has experienced repeated incidents of trespassing this week, resulting in damage to this important historic site.

We know how much the Priory means to our local community and visitors, and we are asking for your support in helping us protect this special place for future generations.

If these incidents continue, we may have no choice but to close the moat area overnight to prevent further damage.

While we do not advise anyone to approach trespassers directly, if you witness suspicious activity or people entering restricted areas, please report it to Northumbria Police via 101. Your reports can make a real difference in helping us safeguard our shared heritage.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

27/05/2026

We’re hiring at Tynemouth Castle and Priory!

We currently have 2 vacancies for Visitor Assistants to join our team and help create memorable experiences for our visitors at one of the North East’s most iconic historic sites.

If you’re passionate about heritage, enjoy working with people and would love to be part of the English Heritage team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/job-search/default-job-page/?jobRef=16460

Closing date: 7th June

26/05/2026

We were pleased to see so many people enjoying Tynemouth Priory over the Bank Holiday weekend. ☀️

Unfortunately, we have had a few instances of disposable BBQs being used in the moat area, which has caused damage to the grass and surrounding space.

We kindly ask everyone to respect and help protect this important community space by not using disposable BBQs on site and by taking your litter to one of the many bins available at the front of the moat.

A huge thank you to members of the community who assisted with the clean-up this morning, your support is greatly appreciated 💚

25/05/2026

🐾 Dog of the Month! 🐾

Introducing Dog of The Month! One of our favourite parts of the job is welcoming our fluffiest visitors!

The winner this month is Captain Tito! Proudly guarding the site from any pesky unwanted visitors...

For a chance to be posted as the winner of Dog of the Month, send us your photos of your dog on site in the comments below - the winner gets a treat!🐶

24/05/2026

Need a break from the Bank Holiday sun?

Our new covered picnic area beneath the Coastguard Station is now open, giving visitors a sheltered spot to sit, relax, enjoy a picnic, or take a break from the weather, whatever the day brings.

With plenty of picnic benches and space to gather, it’s the perfect base for a Bank Holiday visit!

23/05/2026

Happy Members Week! 💜✨

As a special thank you to our members for your ongoing support, we are delighted to invite you to Members’ Week 2026! Between Saturday 23 and Sunday 31 May 2026, we will have exclusive discounts in our shop and during this week you can even bring a friend for free when you visit our sites!

Members’ Week is our way of recognising the vital part you play in caring for our heritage and making it accessible to all. Thank you!

Either book online or turn up on the day. Use the online booking code: MEMBF34ZBDM26

Members’ Week is proudly supported by Riviera Travel. Please note this offer only applies to English Heritage Members.

22/05/2026

Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term? ✨

Join us in the holidays to for fun filled adventures! Whether you're planning a local adventure or exploring somewhere new, there are plenty of family-friendly things to do here...

Start planning your next adventure - we're open daily throughout half-term 10am-5pm

21/05/2026

A reminder that our Behind the Scenes: The Coastguard Tour takes place this Saturday at 11am ⚓

If you have booked a place and are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone on the waiting list.

Our next available tour is currently Saturday 12th September at 11am.

Thank you, we look forward to welcoming everyone on the day 🙂

Address

Pier Road
Tynemouth
NE304BZ

Telephone

+441912571090

Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/

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