Tynemouth Priory and Castle

On a bright but chilly day, we headed to Tynemouth Priory & Castle,

The priory, a historic site on England’s North East coast, dates back to the 7th century and has a rich history as a place of worship, a monastery, and a fortress. 

As we entered the site, we were greeted by the impressive ruins of the priory, which overlooks the North Sea.

After a quick toilet stop and perusal of the small exhibition, Isaac immediately explored the area, looking for dangerous ledges and steps to fall down...

Whilst keeping an eye on him, Rachael and I took in the panoramic views against the vast expanse of the North Sea, which sent its fair share of strong winds straight at our faces as we began to epxlore.

The Priory Church, according to Wikipedia, is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The intricate carvings on the stones must have taken forever to create and can still be appreciated having withstood the weather for centuries.

The location of the priory was initially a defense against Viking raids and more recently a battery of cannons to protect against modern enemies – times never change it seems. As we explored we read the informaiton boards and discovered the The Oratory of St Mary with its beautiful floors and stain glassed windows casting a kaleidoscope of colour across the walls.