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TYNEMOUTH PRIORY & CASTLE

Tynemouth,
Tyne & Wear
NE30 4BZ
t: 0191 2571090
e: tynemouth.castleandpriory@english-heritage.org.uk
w: www.english-heritage.org.uk/tynemouthpriory

A coastal fortress and holy place with history stretching from Anglo-Saxon times. The striking medieval priory ruins, with a beautiful little Percy family chapel, stand on a dramatic headland, defended by a strong gatehouse. An exhibition traces ‘Life in the Stronghold’ throughout Tynemouth’s long career. Your group can also see a battery gun, designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars.