Tynemouth Priory and George Washington Old Hall Private Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
This very special private tour based out of Newcastle takes you to some of the lesser visited but in someways most impressive historical monuments and buildings. First of all we will go a short distance to Tynemouth, a beautiful little town on the coast full of fine places to eat and drink but we are off to visit Tynemouth Priory and Castle with a truly long history and fantastic dramatic views everywhere you look. After seeing the monument to local hero Admiral Collingwood we will drive a few miles to Jarrow, once one of the most important Christian sites in the British Isles and home to all things Bede. From a Holy man to an Angel, visit the most viewed (and likely biggest Angel) public artwork in Europe and symbol of Tyneside. Finally to Washington Old Hall, ancestral home of George Washington (in the real original Washington too!!). See how his family lived with lots of original pieces and artefacts as well as some beautiful gardens. It all makes for a grand day out!
Inclusions
What's included
- All entry fees
Itinerary
See the pretty little seaside town of Tynemouth where the River Tyne meets the North Sea.
See the monument to this local hero of the Battle of Trafalgar and more.
Explore the old ruins of Tynemouth, set high up on the cliffs and learn about why this place became such an important centre. Incredibly it also saw action in the 20th Century and WW1 too.
Once one of the most important religious centers in the British Isles. One time home to perhaps the greatest early religious scholar and historian, Bede. Inside is a secret and unique treasure too.
The modern icon of Tyneside. As soon as you see this, you know you're home well we do. For everyone else visit the most viewed public artwork in Europe. Learn how it represents the regions long Christian and industrial heritage.
The ancestral home of the family of George Washington. Now preserved just as it was centuries ago and with lots of unique artifacts of the man and his family. Complete with wonderful old gardens and the best cheese scenes in the café.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ye Olde England Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Its from-price is 472% above the median of the 80 experiences we list in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a river city in north-east England, with a Norman castle keep, a row of bridges over the Tyne and a revived quayside.
Newcastle grew around a Roman bridge crossing and takes its name from the castle begun here in 1080 by Robert Curthose, son of William the Conqueror. The stone keep still stands above the railway, beside the Black Gate. The Tyne is crossed by the Swing Bridge, the High Level Bridge and the steel arch of the Tyne Bridge, and Grainger Town has classical streets of the 1830s with Grey's Monument at their heart.
Top-ranked sights in Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Newcastle Castle.
