Tynemouth is a small city at the beach and only a 25 minutes metro ride away from Newcastle. I went to the seaside on Sunday to check out what the little city has to offer and what kind people go for a swim in the cold sea in February.
First of all, when you visit Tynemouth by metro you should opt for the A+B+C day saver ticket which costs less than six pounds. It takes you directly to Tynemouth station. On Sundays, you can stroll through the market. Here you can try cupcakes, buy new clothes and antiques. The market is situated inside the metro station and is roofed: perfect when you think about the rainy British weather.
Of course, when you visit a coastal town, you also want to go to the beach! Tynemouth has several beaches, for example, King Edwards Bay next to the priory and castle. They are very popular amongst dog owners and surfers. Even though it was rather cold and windy when I visited the beach, there were several brave surfers in the water!
When you only have a few hours like I did on Sunday, then definitely go to the beach and stroll a little bit trough the city. Tynemouth has a nice charm and many small cafés to help keep you warm in winter.
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