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Tynemouth Priory and Castle (a dramatic headland ruin), the Long Sands beach (one of the finest on the North East coast), the Tynemouth Market, and a Tyne and Wear coastal village of great beauty and heritage
A little history
Tynemouth Priory — on a dramatic headland at the mouth of the Tyne — was founded in the 7th century and is one of the finest ruined monasteries in the North East. The Long Sands beach is excellent for families and surfers. The Tynemouth Market, held in the Victorian station, is one of the North East's finest.
The Priory and Castle headland gives extraordinary Tyne mouth views (English Heritage). Long Sands beach is excellent. The Tynemouth Market in the Victorian station is outstanding. The town centre for excellent independent food.
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Tynemouth has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has one of the North East's finest independent food scenes. Local seafood throughout.
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Tynemouth is a place in Tyne and Wear known for tynemouth Priory and Castle (a dramatic headland ruin), the Long Sands beach (one of the finest on the North East coast), the Tynemouth Market, and a Tyne and Wear coastal village of great beauty and heritage. Tynemouth Priory — on a dramatic headland at the mouth of the Tyne — was founded in the 7th century and is one of the finest ruined monasteries in the North East. The population is around 17,000.
Tynemouth has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has one of the North East's finest independent food scenes. Local seafood throughout.
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