Tynemouth

55.017777777778 - 1.4258333333333Koordinaten: 55 ° 1 ' N, 1 ° 26' W

Tynemouth is a town in the north of England and is located in the region of Tyne and Wear. Owes its name to the city of the fact that the River Tyne flows into the North Sea. Neighboring towns include North Shields and Whitley Bay.

The city is a popular destination, not least because of its beautiful sandy beaches and draws especially on weekends and public holidays many visitors from about 13 km from the Newcastle and Gateshead, which are connected by the yellow line of the Tyne & Wear Metro Tynemouth. In the summer there are also several festivals, including the aligned since 2005 Mouth of the Tyne Festival. Also worth seeing are the ruins of ancient castles and monastery, and a large statue in honor of Lord Collingwood.

Personalities

• William Adams (1902-1963), football player

View from the sea with lighthouse, castle and monastery

View from the castle on the King Edwards Bay