Tynemouth Priory and Castle, England
- sophiejanedantas
- Jan 12, 2018
- 2 min read
Today we are in one of my favourite places.. Tynemouth!
Tynemouth is a coastal area situated on the North banks of the River Tyne and less than 10 miles from Newcastle city centre.
Tynemouth is a beautiful area with golden sandy beaches, sea views, delicious British fish and chips and of course, the Tynemouth Priory and Castle.
Entry to the Priory and Castle costs around £6 (GBP) and includes the interactive 'Life in the Stronghold' exhibition which takes you on an exciting journey sharing the story of the site from its original beginnings as an Anglo-Saxon settlement, an Anglican monastery, a royal castle, artillery fort and a coastal defence.
The newly refurbished battery gun which was designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars can also be explored.
Amazingly, the east end of the priory church was built around AD1200 and still stands almost to its full height.
In the 7th century a monastery was established on the site, and Oswin (Northumbrian king and saint) is supposed to have been buried here.
Unfortunately, the original monastery was destroyed in a Danish raid and was replaced by a new one around 1090 which lasted until it was dissolved by Henry VIII.
The small, but complete, and well-preserved chapel features a gorgeous little rose window (As seen in the photo).
The chapel was built in the mid 15th century set aside for the souls of the powerful Percy family, Earls of Northumberland.
Whether history is your thing or not, I would always highly recommend a visit to Tynemouth;
For the history lovers, Tynemouth Priory and Castle is definitely worth a visit as it is rare to see a site that has been put to so many purposes over the centuries.
Yet, for those who aren't so keen I recommend a trip to Mr Woods coffee shop directly opposite the Priory where they offer yummy food and drinks with seaside views.
For more information on Tynemouth Priory and Castle, including opening times and directions, click here.
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