Castles · North East England
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
In or near South Shields.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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 · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic site located on a headland overlooking the river Tyne. Visitors can explore the ruins of a medieval monastic church, interactive displays about the area's history, and underground gun batteries from the World Wars.
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 Priory and Castle is a historical site located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode NE30. It features a combination of medieval fortifications and monastic ruins, reflecting its significant past. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and offers insights into the region's history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0179, -1.4178
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.15pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/104015382 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tynemouth Priory and Castle?
- Tynemouth Priory and Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4BZ), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Tynemouth Priory and Castle?
- Tynemouth Priory and Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tynemouth Priory and Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4BZ.
- Is Tynemouth Priory and Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Tynemouth Priory and 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 Priory and Castle charge admission?
- Tynemouth Priory and Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tynemouth Priory and Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4BZ.