Castles · North East England
Tynemouth Castle
In or near South Shields.
Tynemouth Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.6 km
About
Tynemouth Castle is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tynemouth Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a glimpse into medieval military architecture and is situated near the mouth of the River Tyne. The site features impressive fortifications and ruins, reflecting its strategic importance throughout history. Visitors can explore the remains and enjoy views of the surrounding coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0178, -1.4190
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287355 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tynemouth Castle?
- Tynemouth Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4BZ), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Tynemouth Castle?
- Tynemouth Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Tynemouth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4BZ.
- Is Tynemouth Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Tynemouth Castle is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Tynemouth Castle charge admission?
- Tynemouth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tynemouth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4BZ.