Holiday parks near Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay is a seaside town in Tyne and Wear, sitting right near the border with Northumberland. Holiday parks near Whitley Bay give you a Blue Flag-winning beach and activity-packed promenade, right by a nature reserve that’s made for dog walks. Enjoy the best of both worlds with walks up to St Mary’s Lighthouse and the surrounding nature reserve.

Then switch it up with an afternoon in Whitley Bay town, where you’ve got all the usual suspects along the seafront. Play the penny arcades or putt your way around mini golf, before fuelling up on fish and chips, or ice-cream. Further afield, you’ve got the castles and unspoilt beaches of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Or, half an hour’s drive inland will get you to loud-and-proud Newcastle.

Top things to do in Whitley Bay

St Mary’s Lighthouse

Located a 10-minute drive from the centre of Whitley Bay, this lighthouse has been a star of the coast since 1898. From the top, you can take in views of the surrounding nature reserve. And, if you’re lucky, you might be able to spot seals lying on the rocks.

Spanish City

Built in 1910, this domed venue is considered one of the North East’s most iconic. It was closed for nearly 20 years but has now been restored to its former glory. Dine in an award-winning fish and chips restaurant, try the tea room or sip fizz at the Champagne bar.