Tynemouth
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Tyne and Wear, England
Tynemouth is a coastal town in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, England. Historically the easternmost town in Northumberland, it is located on the north side of the mouth of the River Tyne, hence its name. It is eight miles east-northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. The medieval Tynemouth Priory and Castle stand on a headland overlooking both the mouth of the river and the North Sea, with the town centre lying immediately west of the headland.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 68,202
- Coordinates
- 55.018, -1.426
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Tynemouth
Tynemouth belongs to England, United Kingdom and has the feel of a compact city. It counts about 68,202 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports, nature and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Tynemouth
Water Sports in Tynemouth
(4)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tynemouth.
Nature in Tynemouth
(1)Tynemouth's nature entries include Beaches. Everything listed here comes from what Tynemouth is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Tynemouth
(1)Tynemouth's sports entries include Biking. Everything listed here comes from what Tynemouth is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Tynemouth
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Tynemouth, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Tynemouth that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tynemouth known for?
- Tynemouth, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for water sports, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 68,202 residents.
- What can you do in Tynemouth?
- Recorded activities in Tynemouth include Bodyboard, Paddle, Paddleboarding, Windsurfing and Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tynemouth?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Tynemouth located?
- Tynemouth is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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