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7.7

Very good

Whitley Bay beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Whitley Bay beach?

The bar is located right on the Whitley Bay beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Spanish City, Whitley Bay is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Whitley Bay beach?

There are 462 places to stay in the Whitley Bay beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Whitley Bay beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=103770&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Park Lodge Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=160051&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">York House Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=10039871&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Whitley Bay Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4317136&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bay View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5654161&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea Retreats - Whitley Bay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8218346&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Host & Stay | 3 Queens Court</a></li></ul>

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

#172 out of 570 in England

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Old Hartley • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe How Do You Do

10 - Exceptional 90m

Restaurant Fishermans Bay

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Turkish Restaurant Turknaz Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant Spanish City, Whitley Bay

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Bar Bazil

8.6 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Grapes

9.2 - Excellent 390m

Bar The Fire Station

7.8 - Very good 390m

Restaurant Papa Johns Pizza

7.2 - Good 410m

Bar The Victoria

7.8 - Very good 420m

Park Whitley Bay Seafront

60m

Park Whitley Park

250m

Park Churchill Playing Field

910m

Park Marden Quarry Nature Reserve

1km

Park Holywell Dene

1.6km

Park Tynemouth Park

2.2km

Park Northumberland Park

3.1km

Park Laurel Park

4km

Park Hester Pit Memorial

4.3km

Playground The Dunes Park

3.2km

Playground Playground and Outdoor Gym

5.7km

Playground Blyth beach Park

5.7km

Playground Benridge Park

6.6km

Playground Broadway Playground

7.3km

Playground Temple Park Playground

8.4km

Playground Play Park

8.6km

Dog Park The Wonderful World Of Dogs Dog Park

9.4km

Grocery Store Whitley Express

380m

Supermarket Iceland

480m

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

490m

Discount Store Home Bargains

510m

Supermarket Morrisons

880m

Grocery Store ALDI

1.6km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

2.2km

Supermarket Lidl

2.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

2.4km

Tourist Attraction The Promenade

9.2 - Excellent 340m

Tourist Attraction St Mary's Lighthouse

920m

Tourist Attraction Marden Park

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Cullercoats Caves

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Cullercoats Arch

9.8 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Lost World Adventure Park

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Effard Rocks

5 - Tolerable 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Seaton Sluice Beach

3km

Tourist Attraction Denkmal

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Aquarium Tynemouth Aquarium

2km

Amusement Park Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

4.9km

Stadium Gypsies Green Recreation Ground

5.9km

Performing Arts Theater Phoenix Theatre

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Historical Landmark Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

4.5km

Historical Landmark National Trust - Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

9.5km

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About

Whitley Bay beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 25 beaches in the Northumberland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Whitley Bay beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cullercoats Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

Whitley Bay beach is located in Northumberland region (Tynemouth sub-region) within Old Hartley, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.9 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Old Hartley • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe How Do You Do

10 - Exceptional 90m

Restaurant Fishermans Bay

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Turkish Restaurant Turknaz Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant Spanish City, Whitley Bay

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Bar Bazil

8.6 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Grapes

9.2 - Excellent 390m

Bar The Fire Station

7.8 - Very good 390m

Restaurant Papa Johns Pizza

7.2 - Good 410m

Bar The Victoria

7.8 - Very good 420m

Park Whitley Bay Seafront

60m

Park Whitley Park

250m

Park Churchill Playing Field

910m

Park Marden Quarry Nature Reserve

1km

Park Holywell Dene

1.6km

Park Tynemouth Park

2.2km

Park Northumberland Park

3.1km

Park Laurel Park

4km

Park Hester Pit Memorial

4.3km

Playground The Dunes Park

3.2km

Playground Playground and Outdoor Gym

5.7km

Playground Blyth beach Park

5.7km

Playground Benridge Park

6.6km

Playground Broadway Playground

7.3km

Playground Temple Park Playground

8.4km

Playground Play Park

8.6km

Dog Park The Wonderful World Of Dogs Dog Park

9.4km

Grocery Store Whitley Express

380m

Supermarket Iceland

480m

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

490m

Discount Store Home Bargains

510m

Supermarket Morrisons

880m

Grocery Store ALDI

1.6km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

2.2km

Supermarket Lidl

2.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

2.4km

Tourist Attraction The Promenade

9.2 - Excellent 340m

Tourist Attraction St Mary's Lighthouse

920m

Tourist Attraction Marden Park

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Cullercoats Caves

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Cullercoats Arch

9.8 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Lost World Adventure Park

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Effard Rocks

5 - Tolerable 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Seaton Sluice Beach

3km

Tourist Attraction Denkmal

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Aquarium Tynemouth Aquarium

2km

Amusement Park Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

4.9km

Stadium Gypsies Green Recreation Ground

5.9km

Performing Arts Theater Phoenix Theatre

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Historical Landmark Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

4.5km

Historical Landmark National Trust - Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

9.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

720m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Bay View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Hartley • 3.4km from center

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740m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Sea Retreats - Whitley Bay

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Old Hartley • 3.2km from center

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1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Park Lodge Guest House

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Old Hartley • 3.7km from center

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1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Entire Apartment

Holywell • 4km from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Properties Unique The Promenade

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Old Hartley • 4km from center

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1.3km from the beach

1 Bad

Whitley Bay Hotel

Hotel

Holywell • 4km from center

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1.3km from the beach

7.1 Good

The Windsor Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Old Hartley • 4.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 2.7km

Cullercoats Beach Cullercoats Beach

8.6 Excellent

3.3km

Long Sands beach Long Sands beach

8 Very good

5.8km

Little Haven beach Little Haven beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 6.4km

Sandhaven beach Sandhaven beach

7.2 Good

Popular beach 6.8km

Blyth beach Blyth beach

7.1 Good

Popular beach 9.6km

Marsden beach Marsden beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 11.9km

Cambois beach Cambois beach

6.2 Pleasant

13.9km

Seaburn beach Seaburn beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Old Hartley • 2.8km

Transport

Airport

NCL • 15.5km

Bus Station

Park Avenue -York Road • 1.3km

Train Station

Jarrow • 8.8km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

Sarika Nair Deshpande

10 Exceptional

This stunning beach is not only immaculate, but also welcomes our furry friends with open arms. With easy access to restrooms and delightful cafes, I find myself returning to this spot time and time again.

March 2023

Nathanial Stone

8 Very good

A rejuvenated promenade surrounds a secure public beach. Lifeguards patrol a portion of the shoreline, with clear signage marking the unguarded areas. The amenities available are plentiful, including cafes, a skatepark, and rental options for paddle boards and kayaks. There is no shortage of activities to enjoy at this beach.

March 2023

LILY ANDERSON

10 Exceptional

The beach is a sight to behold, boasting of its stunning beauty. It is impeccably clean, making it a perfect spot for leisure and relaxation. A plethora of amenities are conveniently located nearby, making it easy to access all the necessary facilities. The presence of vigilant lifeguards adds an extra layer of safety, ensuring that families can enjoy their time without any worries. It's an ideal destination for families to create unforgettable memories.

March 2023

Aurora Thompson

8 Very good

This beach is a charming spot for a leisurely stroll, however, the design of the northern end of the promenade is questionable. The southern side boasts a more attractive appearance, but the council seems to have neglected the outdated and unappealing slabs at the very end. One can't help but wonder if the council was under the influence of drugs when making these decisions.

March 2023

Ethan Marlowe

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely delightful and the walk is equally pleasant. The serene atmosphere and the refreshing sea breeze make it a perfect spot to unwind and relax. The picturesque view of the sea and the sun-kissed sand is simply breathtaking. It's a great place to take a leisurely stroll or simply sit back and soak up the sun. Overall, a lovely beach and a wonderful place to spend some quality time with family and friends.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Whitley Bay beach?

The coastline of Whitley Bay beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Whitley Bay beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Whitley Bay beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Whitley Bay beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Whitley Bay beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Whitley Bay beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Whitley Bay beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Whitley Bay beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Whitley Bay beach?

Whitley Bay beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Whitley Bay beach?

The bar is located right on the Whitley Bay beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Spanish City, Whitley Bay is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Whitley Bay beach?

There are 462 places to stay in the Whitley Bay beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Whitley Bay beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Whitley Bay beach from parking?

The Whitley Bay beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Whitley Bay beach?

There are 4 attractions near Whitley Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Promenade located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Whitley Bay beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Whitley Bay beach is August. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Whitley Bay beach (Northumberland) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Whitley Bay beach (Northumberland) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.