Home explore tynemouth marketsjunction fairs antique bricabrac market on saturdays and general market including craft on sundays. Tynemouth station book fair is a lively and friendly event held on four sundays a year in april, june, august and october on the west concourse of tynemouth metro station, a beautifullyrestored victorian station just a few miles from newcastleupontyne. Text adapted from tynemouth metro station wikipedia. Amazing stalls selling arts and crafts and vintage bricabrac line the aisles of tynemouth markets, we are situated in tynemouth metro station. The mouth of the tyne festival is being held in tynemouth, tyne and wear, 8th 11th july 2021. Tynemouth rnli station is situated on the east quayside at north shields, just inside the mouth of the river tyne on the north east. It was designed by william bell for the north eastern railway company. It is steeped in history, has some fabulous attractions, great shopping and a vibrant nightlife. Tynemouth rnli lifeboat, north shields, united kingdom. May 26, 2017 the friends of tynemouth station hold book fairs several times a year, and they arrange displays of artwork which are regularly seen in the central section of the bridge formerly the parcels bridge and hanging from the roof. Browse books on all topics and genres, uk linskill book fair thursday 14th sunday 17th may 2020 this years book fair is going to be bigger and better and we need lots and lots of books.
Tynemouth stations hosts final book fair chronicle live. The friends of tynemouth station have held book fairs several times a year and they have also arranged the displays of artwork that travellers regularly see in the central section of the bridge and hanging from the roof area at the station. Tynemouth station is my favourite station on the entire network. Secondhand and antiquarian book fairs in the uk 2018. Note that the footway is long and narrow with an uneven surface. With recently refurbished event rooms, the grand hotel tynemouth can accommodate up to 200 guests. Loads of choice on both sides of the track from antiques to crafts to food and more. Visitors come from far and wide to join the crowds enjoying the huge variety of over 150 stalls and soaking up the huge atmosphere on both sides of the platforms. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Tynemouth markets 2020 all you need to know before you.
Written by holly margerrison 3rd december 2018 lifestyle. Artists announced for julys mouth of the tyne festival. The old ticket office, waiting room and porters rooms are now used by various businesses, including a newsagent. Decisions on the status of later fairs will be announced as the situation evolves. Book fairs october secondhand and antiquarian book fairs in the uk 2018. Therell be thousands of antiquarian and secondhand books for sale at the free fair. Tynemouth station book fair, an exciting event in tyne and wear each august.
In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, and in line with the government ban on public gatherings, the april book fair has been cancelled. Sunday 26th april 104pm sunday 21st june 104pm sunday 16th august 104pm sunday 11th october 104pm. Butterflies flutterby in the bridge at tynemouth station. While it has limited opening hours, between 24pm on thursdays and sundays, it is a hidden gem of durham.
Alternatively, you can host an intimate gathering, followed by arrival drinks and photographs on the beach. I still exhibit my books at the stations quarterly sunday book fairs. Tynemouth in winter on a cold north east day not long into the new year when a walk along tynemouth s famous long sands brings tears to your eye aided by a northerly wind, then reward yourself for this feat of endurance with a visit to tynemouth station s weekend every weekend fair its even better in the summer of course. A fabulous menu tomorrow at tynemouth marketthese limited england bags are the bombfirst come first served xx. Following a successful run at the edinburgh fringe festival in 2018, personality and national treasure su pollard hidehi. Tynemouth is a station on the tyne and wear metro, serving the tynemouth area of north. The station is spacious and well appointed, with its elegant main building beyond the buffer stops and royal hotel to its right. The high street has a very modern day cosmopolitan feel, with its wine bars and restaurants, but history is never far away with tynemouth priory and castle sitting on the cliff top at the end of the street, part of english heritage. Tynemouth markets the norths most vibrant marketplace. Linskill book fair thursday 14th sunday 17th may 2020. Ive spent the past three years helping ylana first run the legendary tynemouth station book fairs. This grade ii building was built in 1882 for the north eastern railway, but since the 1980s has become a stop on the tyne and wear metro. First one of the year is in just over two weeks time on april 26th.
March 2018 february 2018 november 2017 september 2017 august 2017. Keel row books is an antiquarian and secondhand bookshop in historic. Including two late evening sessions, providing more opportunity for people to access the book fair. Car parking operated by station developments a private company is available outside the station on platform 1 side only. Welcome i am delighted to welcome you to the 14th annual mouth of the tyne festival. Sunday 15 april 2018 tynemouth station book fair other dates station terrace tynemouth tyne and wear ne30 4re map 10. Whats on in and around tynemouth near me wherecanwego. North tyneside summer festival 2018 by visit north tyneside issuu. This is a great way for travelers looking for a great vacation in your city or country to also experience tynemouth markets. In 2007, english heritage placed the station on its atrisk register of notable buildings in need of restoration. Tynemouth station, with its gorgeous array of fullyglazed platform roofing, is a product of the partnership between the ners engineer, thomas elliot harrison, and its architect, william bell. Gloriously restored to the former glory of its grand victorian days, tynemouth station now offers a vast covered space for the famous markets each weekend.
A 2nd hand book fair is held monthly in tynemouth railway station, tyneside, uk. Sunday 15 april 2018 kinver book fair other dates community centre off high street kinver staffordshire dy7 6er map 10. When a traveler builds a plan from this page, the itinerary automatically includes tynemouth markets. The friends of tynemouth station hold book fairs several times a year, and they arrange displays of artwork which are regularly seen in the central section of the bridge formerly the parcels bridge and hanging from the roof. The station concourse is also used as an events area, during the annual mouth of the tyne festival. The grand hotel, tynemouth wedding venues bridebook. Why write about the building, the wildlife inhabitants and the weekend market. Wallsend local history society will be in wallsend indoor market with their popular display about the towns past. Tynemouth station book fair, an event in august tyne and wear. The book fair calendar the only guide to all the secondhand and antiquarian book fairs and sales in the uk. An english flea market in tynemouth the raggy robin. Mouth of the tyne festival tynemouth 5th 8th july 2018. The newly restored victorian railway station at tynemouth holds one of the best markets ive seen. Tis the seasun to seek out tynemouths market the courier.
The seminar will not be held in 2020 but will return in 2021 immediately prior to the york national book fair. Bookseller elaine cusack from whitley bay, who helps ylana organise the book fairs, said. This grade ii building was built in 1882 for the north eastern railway, but since the. Spent at least a couple of hours here and a bit of cash too. Souvenir of tynemouth is a celebration of tynemouth station. The book is available from annes sunday stall at tynemouth stations weekend market and from my occasional saturday stall at the same market. During a visit to north tyneside princess anne viewed the restoration of the historic station before unveiling a plaque to mark the completion of the work. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The fourday festival is one of the most popular events in our region, attracting thousands of people and. Since moving back to the north east ive had a few nights out in tynemouth and its great. Tynemouth market is a wonderful place to shop for antiques on a weekend.
Tynemouth luxury holiday cottage with panoramic sea views. Tynemouth marketsjunction fairs antique bricabrac market on saturdays and general market including craft on sundays. Oct 12, 2012 the final tynemouth station book fair of 2012 is set to take place on sunday, october 21. Bennys toon macaroons, tynemouth markets, newcastle upon. Tynemouth eventsjuly beach volleyball tournament august tynemouth station book fair october british national surfing championships tynemouth station book fair add an event. Not because of the pubs or the fact its near the beach although they are all pluses in my eyes obviously but i mean the actual station is my favourite because its just so pretty. Half the station is derelict, the other half is used for the tyne and wear metro. The three platforms all have partial covering by glazed ridgeandfurrow verandahs. Tynemouth station book fair, an event in october tyne and wear. Tynemouth markets 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Tynemouth metro station wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The friends of tynemouth station have held book fairs several times a year and they have also arranged the. The friends of tynemouth station have also arranged book fairs and displays of artwork at the station. Farmers market alongside usual saturday market every third saturday of month. They were restored in 2012, and the station now provides a venue for a weekend flea market, book fairs, craft displays, coffee shops, restaurants, exhibitions and other events. Another great reason to make the short trip south to tynemouth is for the market trading on saturday and sunday under the victorian iron and glass canopies of tynemouth station.
Tynemouth was listed in the 2018 sunday times report on best places to live in northern england. Dec 10, 2006 a 2nd hand book fair is held monthly in tynemouth railway station, tyneside, uk. Tynemouth metro station is a station on the tyne and wear metro network and is a grade ii listed building. Access to platform 1 is by steps from birtley avenue or down the lengthy inclined station approach road from manor road. Tynemouth station saviours surprise celebration the journal. Mouth of the tyne festival 2018 lineup and rumours. Tynemouth village is a popular place for people from far and wide to explore. Promoting your link also lets your audience know that you are featured on a rapidly growing travel site. Aug 12, 20 bookseller elaine cusack from whitley bay, who helps ylana organise the book fairs, said. The installation has been created by a large crossgenerational group of participants in the art classes at ymca north tyneside and is a result of months of creative work. Mouth of the tyne festival 2018 by visit north tyneside issuu. She is a true friend of the station, of the booksellers and artists, and we wanted to thank her. Do not park on the road that leads directly to the market.
The road is very difficult to get in and out of when it gets busy. Tynemouth station book fair other dates station terrace tynemouth tyne and wear ne30 4re map 10. North tyneside summer festival 2018 by visit north. Although were not currently exhibiting at tynemouth, for anyone local the dates of the 2020.
Mouth of the tyne festival 2018 by visit north tyneside. They were restored in 2012, and the station now provides a venue for a weekend flea market, book fairs, craft displays. Mouth of the tyne festival 2018 lineup, lineup, rumours information, lineup, lineup, news, rumours. The restored tynemouth station got the royal seal of approval when it was officially reopened by hrh the princess royal. Bespoke renovations have just been completed in each of the function suites at the grand hotel, and the results are simply stunning. They take place on the west concourse of the station four times a year in april, june, august and october. The final tynemouth station book fair of 2012 is set to take place on sunday, october 21.
Tynemouth station market tynemouth markets, tynemouth. Local and community events, days out, things to do and places to visit in and around tynemouth wherecanwego. An english flea market in tynemouth the raggy robin sewing room. A nice weekend addition to the tynemouth area located in the metro station, open both saturday and sunday. Park hotel visited,with 2 friends,had absolutely first class carvery sunday lunch. Along the river path by maiden castle, its an excellent way to get out of an afternoon slump while studying or a great place to go when your parents or friends are visiting durham. Apr 22, 2015 so why create a book about tynemouth station. Secondhand and antiquarian book fairs in the uk 2018 inprint. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure these details are correct, we recommend that you contact the event organisers before travelling any distance.