Tyme Away
Cullercoats.
We had a lovely short and sunny October break in Tynemouth. I booked it all a little last minute, as time has really snuck up on me this year. I thought I’d start writing about our little ticky tours because I felt inspired, and it may inspire you to take a Sunday jaunt to explore for yourself!
We stayed a couple of streets back from the beach, and on our first evening there, we had the Hunters Moon to witness. The kids just loved being on Longsands Beach. They don’t seem to pay attention to the time of year; you can find us up to our knees in water and sand at any given moment! The next morning, I wanted to catch the sunrise, so I took little Brisbane down for a long walk, and he met so many friends on the beach. It was beautiful just to hear the waves and watch the sunrise—my happy place.
The kids enjoyed scooting along the flat bike lanes, and we spent most of our time back on the beach. The girls and I went to Cullercoats and participated in a wild swim. We can confirm that it was freezing, but we made up for it with cozy hot chocolates and pastries! (Clearly, life revolves around food!). Cullercoats was the perfect setting for a sea dip, and I took myself the next day for a ‘chill,’ quite literally! I would never normally go on my own, but there were lots of groups nearby, which made me feel more secure in case of any dramas.
Mum and Dad had recommended Tynemouth Market, which turned out to be a lovely little day on Saturday. It’s been voted the best market in the UK, according to my friend from whom I bought some art. I have to say it was quite nice to walk around a market and not have to worry about setting it all up for a change. There was a mix of bric-a-brac, vintage items, artists, and some artisan makers present on Saturday, with more expected to come on Sunday. The food market was great too, and I had a delicious vegan shawarma.
The high street was filled with charming little shops, restaurants, and eateries. We try (we really do) to have just one meal out, as my kids literally eat adult portions, and as you can imagine, the prices start to add up!
It was refreshing to take this break. This year seems to have flown by faster than any other on record. It reminded me that coastal life is only an hour or so away, so I can stop dreaming about Australia and New Zealand and take off for some UK sunrises with my gorgeous wee tribe on occasion. And actually, the weather is the most fun part for us!
