Community Picnic at Tynemouth Priory and Castle

DATE

Sun 14 Jun 2026 

TIME

12 - 5pm

LOCATION

Tynemouth Priory and Castle 

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone

Join us for a community picnic by the coast, featuring live music, garden games, and delicious food vendors - the perfect way to spend time with family and friends! Dogs are welcome too.

This event is free for members and residents living at the following postcodes NE30, NE28, NE29, NE26 and NE25. Please bring proof of postcode with you. Or, if you are not a member or local resident this event is included with your general admission which you can book below.

Live Music:

  • Sax on the Tyne
  • The Linskill Community Choir and Can’t Sing Choir North Tyneside
  • Jamie Graham – The Highland Piper
  • The Jackdaws Duo

Entertainment:

  • Classes With Catherine - Zumba
  • Country With Catherine (Beginners Line Dancing)
  • Face painting with Jigsaw Entertainments (additional charge applies on the day)

There will be lots of food vendors, including Parm-O-Rama, Matchbox Pizza Co, Chilli Padi, The Greekster, Pacaccino Coffee, Anne’s Ice Cream Van.

Grab your picnic blankets, enjoy a glass of wine from our pop-up stall, and join us for what’s set to be a fantastic day.

Prices

Type Price
English Heritage members Free

How to book

If you are a member or within the following community postcodes (NE30, NE28, NE29, NE26 and NE25) you do not need to pre-book as you entry will be free. Simply drop in from 12 noon - 5pm with your membership card or proof of postcode. If you are not a member or local resident, you can book via the 'Book your visit to Tynemouth Priory' above. If you book in advance, you can save 15%, or you can buy site entry on the day of your visit.

How to find us

Property: Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Address: Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ
Location: Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, North East

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