Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4EZ

Tynemouth is a coastal town in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, England. It is located on the north side of the mouth of the River Tyne, hence its name. The town lies eight miles east‑northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. The medieval Tynemouth Priory and Castle stand on a headland overlooking both the mouth of the river and the North Sea, with the town centre lying immediately west of the headland. The locality falls within the NE 30 postal district. The setting offers a historic coastal character, with the priory and castle as prominent landmarks overlooking the sea and river mouth. Residents benefit from the town’s proximity to Newcastle and its own historic heritage sites. The area is identified by the title Tynemouth and described as a town in Tyne and Wear, England, with a summary that highlights its coastal position and medieval attractions.