Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Childhood Memories Toy Museum

The only Toy Museum in the North East, this museum houses a large collection of toys that will appeal to children and adults alike. It is located in the Palace Building in Tynemouth. As well as displaying a large collection of toys, it also houses a toy hospital where you can take your toys to be repaired. Admission: £1.50 Adults 75p Children Opening Hours: 10.30am-5pm April-May Weekends only June - September Tuesday-Sunday except bank holidays September-November Weekends only

Restaurants

Gibraltar Rock

Situated close to Tynemouth Castle and Priory, the restaurant is in the centre of Tynemouth. It features an upstairs bar with views of the North Sea coast and a smaller bar on the ground floor next to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is popular for Sunday lunches so advance bookings are usually required.The Gibraltar Rock offers a carvery as well as some vegetarian options, although these are not always on the menu and should be requested. There is no designated car park, but a [more]Situated close to Tynemouth Castle and Priory, the restaurant is in the centre of Tynemouth. It features an upstairs bar with views of the North Sea coast and a smaller bar on the ground floor next to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is popular for Sunday lunches so advance bookings are usually required.The Gibraltar Rock offers a carvery as well as some vegetarian options, although these are not always on the menu and should be requested. There is no designated car park, but a small area behind the restaurant is available, limited to on street parking. Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 11:30am till 2pm and 6:30pm till 9:30pm Sundays noon till 10.30pm

Church / Cathedral / Monastery

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

The headland at the mouth of the River Tyne has always a site of defence against the invader. It has also been a religious site since the seventh century when St Oswin, King of Northumbria was buried in the monastery. A Benedictine priory was built on the site in about 1100AD within which was built the priory church one hundred years later. Walls and battlements were added by Edward I and Henry VIII declared it a royal castle on the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The ruins of Priory and Castle [more]The headland at the mouth of the River Tyne has always a site of defence against the invader. It has also been a religious site since the seventh century when St Oswin, King of Northumbria was buried in the monastery. A Benedictine priory was built on the site in about 1100AD within which was built the priory church one hundred years later. Walls and battlements were added by Edward I and Henry VIII declared it a royal castle on the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The ruins of Priory and Castle are now in the care of English Heritage. It is the site of exhibitions and plays. Opening: Daily (April 1 September 30) 10am 5pm Daily (October 1 31) 10am 4pm Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun (November 1 March 31) 10am 4pm Closed: January 1st , December 24 26 Admission: Adults: £3.40 Children: £ 1.70 Free to English Heritage Members Family tickets available.

Zoo / Aquarium

Blue Reef Aquarium

Monument / Memorial

Collingwood Monument

Cuthbert Collingwood was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1748. He joined the navy in 1761 and saw action in the American War of Independence and in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and as Admiral Collingwood he was Nelsons second in command at the battle of Trafalgar. He died at sea in 1810. The monument was designed by John Graham Lough and John Dobson and raised on a headland overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne. Four cannon around the base came from his flagship, the Royal Sov [more]Cuthbert Collingwood was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1748. He joined the navy in 1761 and saw action in the American War of Independence and in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and as Admiral Collingwood he was Nelsons second in command at the battle of Trafalgar. He died at sea in 1810. The monument was designed by John Graham Lough and John Dobson and raised on a headland overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne. Four cannon around the base came from his flagship, the Royal Sovereign. It is a Grade II listed building. Access is from a public footpath and is free.

Restaurants

The Cumberland Arms

Traditional pub on Tynemouth Front Street, close to Tynemouth castle and priory and all local amenities. The pub serves a range of local ales, and some from further afield. Customers are given the choice as to whether they want their drink served through the pumps or in the more traditional method, straight from the casks. A range of traditional meals are served at reasonable prices, and there are often special offers. Live sporting events are shown on the big screen and on screens thro [more]Traditional pub on Tynemouth Front Street, close to Tynemouth castle and priory and all local amenities. The pub serves a range of local ales, and some from further afield. Customers are given the choice as to whether they want their drink served through the pumps or in the more traditional method, straight from the casks. A range of traditional meals are served at reasonable prices, and there are often special offers. Live sporting events are shown on the big screen and on screens throughout the pub. Opening Times Monday - Saturday 12 noon -11pm Sunday 12 noon - 10.30pm Food served: Monday - Thursday 12 noon till 8pm Friday - Sunday 12 noon till 5pm

Shopping

Tynemouth Market

Partially restored Victorian train station, which is a stop for the North East Metro trains. The station is completely glass covered with a restored bridge joining the platforms. Every Saturday and Sunday, beneath the glass and wrought iron canopy, this becomes the scene for one of the largest craft fairs in Tyneside. Both days feature stalls show casing crafts from some local artists as well as a vast array of bric- a brac, books, cds, and clothes. Every third Saturday of the month there is [more]Partially restored Victorian train station, which is a stop for the North East Metro trains. The station is completely glass covered with a restored bridge joining the platforms. Every Saturday and Sunday, beneath the glass and wrought iron canopy, this becomes the scene for one of the largest craft fairs in Tyneside. Both days feature stalls show casing crafts from some local artists as well as a vast array of bric- a brac, books, cds, and clothes. Every third Saturday of the month there is a farmers' market, with local farmers selling their produce. Opening times for the market are from early morning until stall holders leave. Train timetables available from local travel companies.

Bar / Pub

Fitzpatricks

Fitzpatrick's is one the Front Street in Tynemouth, and is a popular with both regulars and tourists. A traditional pub, which is steeped in history, this is regularly listed in CAMRA guides. Offering a good selection of handpulled ales, the pub serves a range of tasty meals including the regions finest fish and chips. There are spacious seating areas and comfortable snugs and generally a lively atmosphere. Opening Times Monday - Thursday 11.00am - 11.00pm Friday - Saturday 11 [more]Fitzpatrick's is one the Front Street in Tynemouth, and is a popular with both regulars and tourists. A traditional pub, which is steeped in history, this is regularly listed in CAMRA guides. Offering a good selection of handpulled ales, the pub serves a range of tasty meals including the regions finest fish and chips. There are spacious seating areas and comfortable snugs and generally a lively atmosphere. Opening Times Monday - Thursday 11.00am - 11.00pm Friday - Saturday 11.00am - 12.00am Sunday 12.00pm - 10.30pm

Restaurants

Giorgios Pizzeria

Pizzeria, situated on the main street in Tynemouth, close to the castle and the priory. Serves a range of pizzas and pastas from £5.00, as well as meat, chicken and fish dishes. The restaurant also has a take away service, with menus available. Large seating area upstairs and smaller area downstairs with tables and chairs outside. Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am -2 pm, 6pm - 10.30pm Sunday: 10am -2 pm, 6pm - 10pm. The opening times are frequently dependent on the weather dur [more]Pizzeria, situated on the main street in Tynemouth, close to the castle and the priory. Serves a range of pizzas and pastas from £5.00, as well as meat, chicken and fish dishes. The restaurant also has a take away service, with menus available. Large seating area upstairs and smaller area downstairs with tables and chairs outside. Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am -2 pm, 6pm - 10.30pm Sunday: 10am -2 pm, 6pm - 10pm. The opening times are frequently dependent on the weather during the day time.