This artsy beach town is the perfect staycation in northern England

Is Tynemouth one of the most fetching northern beach towns? It could well be. This captivating part of the coastline has a rich history, a great local community, one of the best fish restaurants in the UK, two beautiful Blue Flag beaches, and a third at neighbouring Whitley Bay. Let me share why I love the place and some insider tips.

Just in May, the area’s wild and wonderful coastline was crowned alongside some of the UK’s finest, with Tynemouth Longsands,…