Beaches and eateries
Tynemouth has two main beaches.
Longsands is the beautiful stretch of golden sand that is right in front of Laurel House. There are numerous beach activities organised here including surfing, workouts and beach yoga. There is a very good beachfront café called Crusoe’s just as you get onto the beach from the ramp opposite Laurel House, and another nice bar / café / restaurant at the other end called The View.
In the middle, on the promenade opposite Tynemouth Park. There is another cluster of very nice cafes, bars and an ice cream parlour.
Further towards the Priory and Front Streets is King Edward’s Bay. This is another beautiful beach, this time surrounded by cliffs. It is also the home to Riley’s Fish Shack, where you can get fresh fish dishes served with free views of the sea. Booking is advised if you can as it’s a popular spot!
Front street
Bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and more!
Front Street is Tynemouth’s high street and is chock full of amazing independent shops, bars, restaurants and pubs. These continue into some of the side streets and in particular onto Percy Park Road at the top of Front Street near the village green.
There are a couple of very good fish & chip shops, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Tapas as well and varied menus are also served in many of the bars. The ‘Land of Green Ginger’ at the top of front street is housed in a converted church and contains numerous small independent bars and cafes.
Front Street has even got it’s very own chocolatier in Gareth James if you fancy treating yourself (try the hot chocolate!)
The restaurants can get very busy at weekends so it’s advisable to book ahead if you can.
Around Tynemouth
