Tynemouth Priory and Castle

PricingFree with English Heritage membershipEH memberFree entryNon-member£10

Free entry with English Heritage membership

Entry

Non-member prices

Adult (before closure discount)£10.00

Child (5-17) (before closure discount)£5.00

Concession (before closure discount)£9.00

Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) (before closure discount)£25.00

Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) (before closure discount)£15.00

Pricing details

Standard-day walk-up tariff without voluntary donation; seasonal prices vary. EH members receive free standard admission with their membership card. National Trust membership alone does not cover admission. Advance online tickets save up to 15%; under-5s enter free. Adult walk-up range: £9.00 off-peak to £10.90 peak. EH applies 30% off during the current partial closure when booking; this is the published tariff before the reduction, not the final discounted amount. Confirm the date-specific checkout total.

Standard-day walk-up tariff without voluntary donation; seasonal prices vary. EH members receive free standard admission with their membership card. National Trust membership alone does not cover admission. Advance online tickets save up to 15%; under-5s enter free. EH applies 30% off during the current partial closure when booking; this is the published tariff before the reduction, not the final discounted amount. Confirm the date-specific checkout total.

ParkingParking not known

The Trust's page does not say how parking is charged.

Parking details

General visitors can use independently charged Spanish Battery car park and walk uphill to the gatehouse. Current tariff not confirmed. On-site parking is for disabled visitors by arrangement; EH pages disagree on the number of spaces, so call ahead.

Driving pin is Spanish Battery Car Park, matched to the visitor parking guidance at https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/directions/. Main attraction listing identity is stored separately. Walk from this arrival point to admissions.

About

Tynemouth Priory and Castle occupies a steep-sided headland overlooking the mouth of the Tyne, bringing monastic ruins and coastal defences into one visit. The entrance passes through a substantial medieval gatehouse, beyond which the remains of the church rise among gravestones recording local lives. Displays follow the headland's changing role, including its use as a wartime stronghold, and the underground gun batteries show another side of its history. Reviewers enjoy the sea views, helpful guides and opportunities for children to explore the gun emplacements. Take time with the interpretation to connect the different periods rather than treating the site as a single ruined castle. The Choir, Chapel and Presbytery are currently closed for maintenance. Most outdoor paths are firm, but cobbles and steps affect access. Dogs must stay on leads, and the exposed grounds reward bringing an extra layer.

ClosedPick a day for times and prices

Until 1 Nov: Daily 10:00–16:00
2 Nov–14 Feb: Weekends 10:00–16:00
15–21 Feb: Daily 10:00–16:00

Later dates are in the calendar.

Off-peak days are £1.00 cheaper for an adult.

Today, Monday 26 October

Off-peak day

Tynemouth Priory and Castle10:00 – 16:00

Off-peak prices, non-members

Ticket	On the day	Online
Adult	£9.00	£7.65
Child	£4.50	£3.82
Concession	£8.10	£6.88
Family	£22.70	£19.29
Family (one adult)	£13.60	£11.56

Book tickets

Opening times may change at short notice.

The Choir, Chapel and Presbytery are closed for maintenance. EH advertises 30% off, automatically applied when booking. The published price table retains the full standard tariff; the displayed tiers are explicitly before this discount. No reopening date confirmed.

Open daily 10am-5pm until 24 October, then 10am-4pm from 25 October to 1 November. Weekends 10am-4pm from 2 November to 20 December. Check the official calendar for holiday and event exceptions.

Last entry is normally 45 minutes before closing.

EH members receive free standard admission with their membership card. National Trust membership alone does not cover admission. Advance booking is optional for ordinary admission; special events may differ.

Most areas have firm paths, with cobbles under the gatehouse and grass towards the priory. Steps limit gatehouse and gun-battery access. Disabled parking can be reserved by contacting the site; the access and facilities pages list different capacities.

Parking: General visitors can use independently charged Spanish Battery car park and walk uphill to the gatehouse. Current tariff not confirmed. On-site parking is for disabled visitors by arrangement; EH pages disagree on the number of spaces, so call ahead.

Dogs: Dogs are allowed on leads throughout the permitted visitor site. The source does not list additional building exclusions; follow current closure signs.

Image: Tynemouth Priory ruins and churchyard. A. Nolan, CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tynemouth_Castle_and_Priory.jpg