Earlier in June, it was announced that the gates of Tynemouth Priory and Castle would remain open in the evenings so people could enjoy a stroll in the moat.

Northumbria Police arrested three boys on suspicion of rape following the alleged incident near Tynemouth Priory and Castle on Sunday ...

The outer gates at Tynemouth Priory and Castle have been closed at night since 2005 to protect the site from damage caused by anti-social behaviour.

The outer gates at Tynemouth Priory will remain open overnight for a trial period of two weeks.

Police are investigating a reported rape in the Tynemouth Priory and Castle area on Sunday 25 February. Credit: PA An investigation is underway after a reported rape in Tynemouth.

Tynemouth Castle and Priory is home to a Viking ghost. (Image: Getty) The bay is only a short walk from Tynemouth Front Street and is a Blue Flag and Seaside award-winning beach.

Earlier in June, it was announced that the gates of Tynemouth Priory and Castle would remain open in the evenings so people could enjoy a stroll in the moat.

The outer gates at Tynemouth Priory and Castle will remain open overnight on weekdays as part of a two-week pilot, English Heritage said.

Tynemouth Castle and Priory is a popular 2,000-year-old English Heritage attraction in the village of the same name overlooking the River Tyne and the North Sea.