Whitley Bay is a seaside town on the North East coast of England. For most of the 19th century, the town was a mining and fishing settlement, however it has since been reborn as a popular holiday resort, with tourists flocking to enjoy the sights and attractions, including the two mile stretch of stunning golden sand along the North Sea Coast. The town has much to offer the tourists, including quaint independent shops, fun-filled arcades as well as the local attraction, Spanish City, a remarkable dining and leisure centre, originally built in 1910 as a concert hall and painted to look like a Spanish village. Indulge in fish and chips with a walk along the promenade, finishing with a visit to Di Meos, voted Whitley Bays best ice cream parlour. Further afield is the bustling University city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, host to an array of pubs, bars and restaurants as well as an excellent shopping centre and walks along the Quayside on the banks of the River Tyne. Experience the cities incredible architecture of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge towering over the river and the curving steel roof of The Sage and discover the local industrial maritime heritage on display at The Discovery Museum. The Tyne and Wear Metro that runs through many of the neighbouring boroughs makes it easy to explore the sights of this fabulous part of the country.
