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A Guide to a Perfect Day Out in North Tyneside

North Tyneside has plenty of activities to offer, but we’ve narrowed them down and put together the perfect day out from breakfast through to tea. 


🥓Breakfast 

⏰Time: 9:00 AM

📍Location: TOAST, 69a Front St, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4BP

The newly opened café and bakery on Tynemouth Front Street has already made a mark, drawing crowds. A perfect spot for a homemade breakfast. They also have a selection of fresh bakes such as croissants, sourdoughs, and Danish pastries.

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🚶‍♂️Walk: 16 minutes

⏰Time: 10:30 AM

📍Location: From TOAST to Tynemouth Aquarium, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4JF

Take a short walk along the beautiful coast past Kind Edward’s Bay, Longsands, and Tynemouth Park on your way to Tynemouth Aquarium.


🦭Tynemouth Aquarium 

⏰Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM

📍Location: Grand Parade, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4JF

At Tynemouth Aquarium, visitors can encounter sea creatures from local shores and tropical seas. The aquarium offers a delightful experience for all, and a must-visit stop is the Bay and Laurel Restaurant, where guests can have fresh food and beverages while enjoying a panoramic view of the coastline.

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🚶‍♂️Walk: 13 minutes

⏰Time: 1:00 PM

📍Location: From Tynemouth Aquarium to Wild at Heart4LP, 12 Percy Park Rd, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4LZ

🛍️Shopping at Wild at Heart

⏰Time: 1:13 PM

This hidden gem in Tynemouth has beautiful homeware, charming giftware, heartfelt cards, and exquisite jewellery. Each piece sourced from beautiful brands exclusively available at this store.

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🛍️Shopping at Cook and Baker

⏰Time: 1:35 PM

📍Location: 4 Queensway, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4NA

Treat yourself to homemade and local goods at this small independent bakery and fresh fruit and veg shop in Tynemouth.

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🛍️Shopping at Artichoke

⏰Time: 1:55 PM

📍Location: 13 Percy Park Road, Tynemouth, United Kingdom, NE30 4LZ

After a shop at Baker and Cooker, why not stop at Artichoke to look at even more local gifts and goods? Their range of gift cards is unmatched.

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Coffee stop at Dibbley’s

⏰Time: 2:15 PM

📍Location: 14 Percy Park Rd, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4LP

Stop by Dibbley’s for a spot of tea or coffee and put your feet up after a fun and long day out!

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🌮Tacos for tea at Little Lobo

Time: 4:00pm

📍Location: Little Lobo, 31-33 Starbeck Ave, NE21RJ

Looking for a bite to eat? Little Lobo offers a tasty array of Mexican food. A great way to end your perfect day!

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To find out what else is happening in the North East, check out our Explore the North East page here.

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