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There are many local attractions in the vicinity of Whitley Bay and if you are willing to explore outside of the town, there are endless places of interest within the region.
Our list is good for starters - but there's so much more!
There is a small list of places to visit identified below, there are many others not mentioned here, but accommodation providers will be able to give you details about them if you ask.
Ask at your accommodation for more information
Many establishments have various brochures and guides available to attractions within the region. Please ask when you book for details.
Whitley Bay Favourites
Blue Reef Aquarium
Grand Parade Tynemouth
Tel: 0191 258 1031
Website: www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
Toy Museum
Grand Parade Tynemouth
Tel: 0191 259 1776
Website: www.tynemouthtoymuseum.co.uk
St Mary’s Lighthouse & Visitor Centre
St Mary’s Island
Whitley Bay
Tel: 0191 200 8650
Website: www.northtyneside.gov.uk/tourist/lighthouse
Tynemouth Priory & Castle
Front Street Tynemouth
Tel: 0191 257 1090
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Beaches
Whitley Bay/Cullercoats/Tynemouth Longsands/King Edwards Bay
Four magnificent beaches with golden sands ideal for bathing, walking & water sports.
Tel: 0191 219 2477 for further details
Swimming Pools
Whitley Bay Leisure Pool
Tel: 0191 200 8540
Tynemouth Pool
Tel: 0191 200 6192
Wet N Wild
Tel: 0191 296 1444
Website: www.wetnwild.co.uk
Golf Facilities
Whitley Bay Mini Golf
Tel: 0191 200 8638
Whitley Bay Golf Club
Tel: 0191 252 0180
Website: www.wbgolf.free-online.co.uk
Tynemouth Golf Club
Tel: 0191 257 4578
Website: www.tynemouthgolfclub.com
Longsands Mini Golf
Tel: 0191 258 7593
Other Attractions
Whitley Bay Ice Skating Rink
Tel: 0191 291 1000
Website: www.whitleybayicerink.co.uk
Whitley Bay Playhouse
Maine Avenue Whitley Bay
Tel: 0191 2523505
Website: www.whitleybayplayhouse.co.uk
Outside of Whitley Bay
Segedunum Roman Fort
Buddle Street Wallsend
Tel: 0191 236 9347
Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum
Rising Sun Country Park
Whitley Road Benton
Tel: 0191 200 7841
Website: www.northtyneside.gov.uk/environment
Stephenson Railway Museum
Middle Engine Lane North Shields
Tel: 0191 200 7146
Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson
Further afield attractions
- Alnwick Gardens
- Baltic Art Centre
- Beamish Museum
- Bede’s World
- Centre For Life
- Metro Centre
- Millennium Bridge
- North East Aircraft Museum
- Sage Music Centre
- Theatre Royal
- Whitehouse Farm
More information about visitor attractions and places of interest can be found on One North East’s website: www.visitnortheastengland.co.uk.