Address: Tynemouth, Station Terrace, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4RE, United Kingdom
Phone: +447907468441
Rating: 4.5
based on 313 reviews.
Accessibility
Pros:
"Accessible by metro, can be a bit more difficult by car, parking can be difficult."
"Getting there is easy the Metro Station is where it's all going on."
"It is located at Tynemouth metro station, so if you don't have other transport then you simply get the metro from your e.g. home and end up right on the doorstep of the market."
"Also just so convenient to get there that you can take a metro and once you get off you are entering the market."
"Obviously easy to get to as the metro runs directly through it, always nice to hop off the metro and have a quick 12 minute browse whilst waiting for the next metro."
"This market is held in the metro station so mainly covered, but it can be chilly on a breezy day!"
Cons:
"Parking is tricky there are some free spots on the opposite street and a pay and display but it's hard to get a spot."
"Very difficult to get parked at peak time which is understandable."
"Parking anywhere nearby is very limited so be prepared to wait for a suitable spot or park away from it and walk there."
"Nice day out but horrendous parking the eastbound side, cars parked either side of lane to parking."
"The biggest problem though, is that the only way to the other platform is a pedestrian bridge."
"The station in general doesn't have a lift to get to the other side up the stairs and over the top."
"Unfortunately, I have difficulty in getting my mother (who has limited mobility) over the bridge."
Market Variety
Pros:
"A market where you will find lots of local craftsmen, artists, photographers, and designer's wares for sale at reasonable prices."
"Brilliant place to find unusual and fancy items."
"This market is a gem. Full of bric a brac, crafts, books, clothes, plants, artisan foods fruit and veg and lots more."
"Lovely big market to find the things you never knew you needed, big variety of things to choose from food, clothes and decor."
"Really fantastic market, a huge range of stalls from hand made cushions and furniture to records to a huge selection of food."
"Great market, plenty of bargains, antiques, artisan food, household goods, and small businesses."
"Lovely market with a wide variety of stalls, they literally have something for everyone."
Cons:
"Well this place has changed a lot. Now there are many more stalls but they are selling new boring stuff or over-priced food."
"The market appears to have declined in quality since I last visited about 4 months ago. Not so much hand-made bespoke items, sadly a fair bit of tat."
"Load off junk load off rubbish what people selling it like coming off a tip l not be there anymore its a dump!"
"There isn’t much variety week on week as it’s many of the same sellers."
"Some nice stalls, however, this market is becoming more of a foodie place rather than bric-a-brac, antiques etc."
"A few stalls had some good ideas but the quality just wasn't there (printed t-shirts & mugs)."
"This used to be a really good market but unfortunately it is turning/turned into yet another craft fair accompanied by overpriced food."
Atmosphere & Experience
Pros:
"Brilliant place to visit. Something different to see every time."
"Tynemouth Market is an absolute gem! The vibrant atmosphere, diverse array of stalls, and friendly vendors make it a delightful experience."
"The atmosphere is always busy and thriving, and there are collections of everything you could possibly want here."
"Such a vibrant atmosphere, lots of friendly stall-holders offering a huge range of lovely items!"
"Always a lovely bustling atmosphere, great variety of stalls selling lots of different things."
"Really fun to have a look around and great atmosphere."
"The most spectacular market in the North."
Cons:
"Really disappointed to find racist paraphernalia on sale at this market."
"Didn't enjoy seeing Nazi memorabilia however. That was distasteful to say the least."
"People walking into you. People stood in the middle of the chaos."
"After 2:00 PM the market becomes very disappointing as at least a third of the stalls have either packed up and gone or are in the process of doing so."
"Saturday's market hosts a couple of gems, but, on the whole, it's lots of tat."
"Food overpriced at stands, and pointless products like, jam, wax melts and coasters all not needed."
"Some, not all of the specialist food people at the Market seem to be in cloud cuckoo land though."
Facilities & Services
Pros:
"Toilets clean but busy and you have to pay. Always queues too."
"The food stalls are fabulous I highly recommend the Armenian and Caribbean stalls and the macaroons - so tasty."
"The food stalls are excellent and with such a wide variety."
"Food choices are very good with a wide array of different choices for all courses."
"One of favourite reasons to visit is for the world food stalls, the mix of smells from cuisines from many different countries is intoxicating."
"The food is amazing, chicken gyros and dusted fries."
"Good range of street food available, the greek stall is excellent."
Cons:
"The stalls are very close together in many places, so getting a wheelchair through when the crowds are there would be impossible."
"It's not disabled accessible at all. No disabled parking."
"Only disappointment was only a few bays for disabled cars and you still had to pay."
"Cant understand why a public train station charges for the use of toilets, surely they make enough from transport and market fees."
"The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the lack of seating near the places to eat and drink."
"Some nice food stalls but virtually nothing for vegetarians or vegans."
"Nice day out but horrendous parking the eastbound side, cars parked either side of lane to parking."