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Coming up: Fossil Frolics — Family Fossil Hunt at St Mary's, Monday 24 August. Plus 212 events this month.
Upcoming Events212 events this month
Fossil Frolics — Family Fossil Hunt at St Mary's
10:00 AM · St Mary's Lighthouse & Visitor Centre, St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RS
Summer Funfair — North Tyneside
Thu 27 Aug · 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM · North Tyneside
1910 Lobster Supper at Spanish City
Fri 28 Aug · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Spanish City, Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BG
St Mary's Lighthouse 128th Birthday Picnic Party
Fri 28 Aug · 11:30 AM · St Mary's Lighthouse & Visitor Centre, St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RS
Our Guides to Whitley Bay
The Best Independent Shops in Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay's Park View and Whitley Road are a haven for independent shops — bookshops, bakeries, record and gift shops, galleries, jewellers and vintage. Here is where to shop local.
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Best Restaurants in Whitley Bay
From fine dining in the Spanish City dome to Mexican street food and wood-fired pizza on Park View — where to eat in Whitley Bay.
Best Pubs in Whitley Bay
Micropubs, seafront locals, and a cafe that turns into a craft bar at night — the best pubs in Whitley Bay.
Best Walks from Whitley Bay
Four coastal walks from Whitley Bay — from the seafront promenade to Tynemouth to the tidal causeway at St Mary's Lighthouse.
Explore Whitley Bay
A rotating pick of local businesses and guides — refreshed weekly.
- The Sustenance SocietyFood & Drink
- No 57 Barber CoHealth & Beauty
- The RoxburghFood & Drink
- Gilbert and SmithsFood & Drink
- Pablo's PawlourPets
- Premier Inn Whitley BayAccommodation
- The Harbour ViewFood & Drink
- Little Gems of The SeaEducation
- Unique BarbersHealth & Beauty
- The Fat OxFood & Drink
- The Delaval ArmsFood & Drink
- Outram's GarageTrades
- Holywell GarageTrades
- Earsdon Plant CentreRetail
- Harte CleanersRetail
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