Tynemouth Priory And Castle

Our wonderful little 15th century chapel is the only part of the priory church to survive intact.
It has been known as the Percy Chantry since 1907 when a historian noticed the arms and emblem of this powerful, northern family appear in the decorative bosses – but it is now thought the patron is likely to have been Prior John Langton whose initials appear carved in the ceiling.
In 1810, during the Napoleonic wars, the chapel was converted into a magazine for storing ammunitio...n.. Prior Langton couldn’t have predicted that back when it was built in the 1470s!
Given back to the parish in 1850, Newcastle architect John Dobson restored the chapel to its former glory, including the addition of the gorgeous starry sky painted on the vault.
On a sunny day like this the light passing through the stained glass casts beautiful patterns across the walls. Come and see for yourself ☀️
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The ghosts and ghouls are starting to stir... 👻

The birds are singing, the sun is shining and it is an utterly beautiful morning here at Tynemouth Priory. Come and share it with us! ☀️

Pinch and a punch for the first of the month! 🍂 Now October is here and the nights start to draw in we close the site a little earlier with last admission at 4.30pm. We're still open every day 10 'til 5 so hopefully we shall see you soon!

We are all looking forward to this!

Happy Autumn Equinox! Now autumn is officially here it feels like Scary Tales is just around the corner. Shows run from 26th to 31st October at 6pm, 7:30pm and 9pm and tickets are selling fast so get in there quick for our spookiest event of the year! 🎃🦇👻 www.facebook.com/ScaryTalesAtTynemouthPri ory/

It was lovely to have Timmy Mallett stop by earlier this week to explore the priory and paint this fab picture #TheCyclingArtist

🚗 Classic Car Show today! 🚗 We have a magnificent collection of cars on site from the NECPWA, pop over to see us before 4pm for the car show, and the site is open as usual until 6pm.

Calling all classic car lovers! The North of England Classic and Pre War Automobiles Club (NECPWA) will be bringing a wonderful collection of cars from across motoring history to the site tomorrow from 11am until 4pm.
Normal admission applies and the site will be open as usual from 10am-6pm. See you there!

Did you know that the Vikings invaded the Saxon monastery which occupied our headland several times throughout the ninth and tenth centuries?
It is rumoured that the first time the Vikings invaded there was a terrible storm and only one Viking, named Olaf, survived. He was welcomed by the monks at the priory and stayed here to live as a monk. When the Vikings invaded again a few years later, Olaf went to tell his fellow Vikings that the monks were friendly. A permanent friendship was not formed.. the wooden monastery suffered terribly from Viking raids and is thought to have been destroyed and briefly occupied by the invaders in 875.

Many congratulations to today's victorious green knights! Join us at the priory tomorrow to see if they can hold on to their title, or will the gold team wreak their revenge..? ⚔

Last chance for 10% off tickets to the event of the summer! This weekend stand on the edge of the battlefield as four teams of knights compete for victory. ⚔️ Get ready for the mighty Clash of Knights! There might even be some horses involved. 🐎 Find out more ➡️ http://bit.ly/2LClcfz

It may be a bit drizzly today but the sun is forecast to shine down on us Tuesday evening for the Chapterhouse Theatre Company production of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense & Sensibility’.
Pack your picnics and get ready for some outdoor theatre here in the beautiful grounds of the priory. https://bit.ly/2OsAvWn

Four teams of knights ✅ Clubs, shields and chainmail ✅ An adrenaline-fuelled contest ✅ Clash of Knights is back on Sat 18 & Sun 19 August! Get in on the action ➡️ http://bit.ly/2LClcfz

There’s less than two weeks to go until you can join us for the Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s outdoor performance of Sense and Sensibility.
Grab your deck chairs, blankets and picnics and get ready to enjoy some Jane Austen in the beautiful grounds of the priory. https://bit.ly/2OsAvWn

Experience this all-action contest as four teams of knights battle it out for victory armed only with clubs and shields, strength and skill. In this adrenalin-fuelled combat only one team will triumph.
Soak up the atmosphere in the medieval encampment as food cooks over an open fire, colourful banners flutter and the musicians play. There are battle drills for budding young knights so that they can also enjoy a moment of triumph.
Buy tickets for this event online before Fri 17 Aug and receive 10% off ➡️ http://bit.ly/2LClcfz

Went to my brothers seat. Was very windy. But was upset to see someone had took my sister in laws vase that she had put there to put flowers in. She had secured it to seat but some one had still managed to take it xx

Unforgettable experience :), despite the bad weather the place is very majestic with stunning views and scenery overlooking the sea.Lots of history from different centuries and good value for money. I would definitely recommend sightseeing. :)

Superb evening spent listening to corn shed sisters followed by elbow. Very well organised and smooth running event. It's a shame everyone couldn't have hit the bins with their empty cans at the end of the night.

Loved this visit, been away for over 30 years. Would have loved to have stayed longer, but was on a tight schedule. If you visit, give yourself a couple of hours, sitting in the grounds is amazing trying to imagine this place 950 years ago.

It was such an amazing place to visit and too disvover the history was beautiful...

Fantastic experience..

It was a beautiful day and the views fantastic- staff were helpful and friendly - we were visiting from London and definitely will come back again

I had a great time with my-daughter and my son and we spent the night in the grand hotel it was unforgettable day .i enjoyed the afternoon tea � at the hotel

I can't believe that I have looked at the priory so many times an knee nothing about it. Certainly worth a visit to those who live close by and those who travel to the area. Ad such great views of coastline. I would have loved to have worked in the priory all those years ago x

Great place, full of history. Spectacular view from the ruins. One of the most beautiful place what I ever seen...

Great place for walk with the family or by yourself lot of opportunities to snap a good picture

Great location for a gig and the organisation was first class from beginning to end must thank the staff and most of all Elbow were fantastic

Great acts, great space, very efficient letting in and out procedures, brilliant atmosphere, didn't try food but know from previous events that the stands are good, not the worst drinks prices and overall a top night. Will definitely be back again.

Fantastic day / night with our great friends and family loved every thing about it . Loved ora tapas bar great staff then went to so elbow brill this goes down as one of my best days ever thank you Tyneside xx

Brilliant day out with the kids on a windy January Sunday

Beautiful setting, wonderful views, great contrast between the old castle and priory and the new(er) 1st world war gun and ammo depot. Reasonably priced for a big family like ours which was a relief!

Amazing venue for a concert- loved every second of Cattle and Cane and Tom Odell. Fab that you could take a picnic and drinks in!

Amazing place, so much to take in. Definitely a must if you like history. So many changes over the years.

Had a fabulous weekend at Mouth of Tyne Festival in Tynemouth Priory. Elbow brilluant on Thursday, Tom Odell ok on Saturday & Roachford Billie 'is a Geordie' Ocean brilliant on Sunday. Only downside is I think specific marking should be laid out to guide you to the loos so once it is filled up you don't have to weadle your way in front of people to get back to your pitch.�

Lovely views . We had 2 year old in buggy so not so easy to negotiate site. Entrance awkward too as tight going in to buy ticket to discover main gate needed opening for us. Helpful staff on duty. Beautiful. Well worth visit. We'll come again sans grand child.

Went to my brothers seat. Was very windy. But was upset to see someone had took my sister in laws vase that she had put there to put flowers in. She had secured it to seat but some one had still managed to take it xx

Unforgettable experience :), despite the bad weather the place is very majestic with stunning views and scenery overlooking the sea.Lots of history from different centuries and good value for money. I would definitely recommend sightseeing. :)

Superb evening spent listening to corn shed sisters followed by elbow. Very well organised and smooth running event. It's a shame everyone couldn't have hit the bins with their empty cans at the end of the night.

Loved this visit, been away for over 30 years. Would have loved to have stayed longer, but was on a tight schedule. If you visit, give yourself a couple of hours, sitting in the grounds is amazing trying to imagine this place 950 years ago.

It was such an amazing place to visit and too disvover the history was beautiful...

Fantastic experience..

It was a beautiful day and the views fantastic- staff were helpful and friendly - we were visiting from London and definitely will come back again

I had a great time with my-daughter and my son and we spent the night in the grand hotel it was unforgettable day .i enjoyed the afternoon tea � at the hotel

I can't believe that I have looked at the priory so many times an knee nothing about it. Certainly worth a visit to those who live close by and those who travel to the area. Ad such great views of coastline. I would have loved to have worked in the priory all those years ago x

Great place, full of history. Spectacular view from the ruins. One of the most beautiful place what I ever seen...

Great place for walk with the family or by yourself lot of opportunities to snap a good picture

Great location for a gig and the organisation was first class from beginning to end must thank the staff and most of all Elbow were fantastic

Great acts, great space, very efficient letting in and out procedures, brilliant atmosphere, didn't try food but know from previous events that the stands are good, not the worst drinks prices and overall a top night. Will definitely be back again.

Fantastic day / night with our great friends and family loved every thing about it . Loved ora tapas bar great staff then went to so elbow brill this goes down as one of my best days ever thank you Tyneside xx

Brilliant day out with the kids on a windy January Sunday

Beautiful setting, wonderful views, great contrast between the old castle and priory and the new(er) 1st world war gun and ammo depot. Reasonably priced for a big family like ours which was a relief!

Amazing venue for a concert- loved every second of Cattle and Cane and Tom Odell. Fab that you could take a picnic and drinks in!

Amazing place, so much to take in. Definitely a must if you like history. So many changes over the years.

Had a fabulous weekend at Mouth of Tyne Festival in Tynemouth Priory. Elbow brilluant on Thursday, Tom Odell ok on Saturday & Roachford Billie 'is a Geordie' Ocean brilliant on Sunday. Only downside is I think specific marking should be laid out to guide you to the loos so once it is filled up you don't have to weadle your way in front of people to get back to your pitch.�

Lovely views . We had 2 year old in buggy so not so easy to negotiate site. Entrance awkward too as tight going in to buy ticket to discover main gate needed opening for us. Helpful staff on duty. Beautiful. Well worth visit. We'll come again sans grand child.