Matthew’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Local attractions to visit during your stay in Whitley Bay
Delaval Hall near Seaton Sluice is an estate now owned by the National Trust who are undertaking a major restoration of the grand building – you will get to see that work in progress. The Delaval history dates back to the Battle of Hastings, when William the Conqueror gifted the family land in Northumbria for their support during the Norman conquest.
There is a shop and café on site, as well as a walled garden
Check https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/seaton-delaval-hall to see the latest information on visiting the estate, including any events or activities they have planned during your stay.
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Seaton Delaval Hall
Delaval Hall near Seaton Sluice is an estate now owned by the National Trust who are undertaking a major restoration of the grand building – you will get to see that work in progress. The Delaval history dates back to the Battle of Hastings, when William the Conqueror gifted the family land in Northumbria for their support during the Norman conquest.
There is a shop and café on site, as well as a walled garden
Check https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/seaton-delaval-hall to see the latest information on visiting the estate, including any events or activities they have planned during your stay.
Rainy? Or not… you could visit Tynemouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium where there’s an opportunity to see the local sea life up close. They have seals, sharks, otters and an underwater tunnel!
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Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
Grand ParadeRainy? Or not… you could visit Tynemouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium where there’s an opportunity to see the local sea life up close. They have seals, sharks, otters and an underwater tunnel!
Fascinating place where hundreds of tablets were discovered in an ancient well. These have letters from ordinary Roman folk that give accounts of everyday life in a far flung outpost of the Roman empire. There is a great museum on site and acres of roman archeology to explore
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Vindolanda
Fascinating place where hundreds of tablets were discovered in an ancient well. These have letters from ordinary Roman folk that give accounts of everyday life in a far flung outpost of the Roman empire. There is a great museum on site and acres of roman archeology to explore
About an hour's drive from Whitley Bay, Alnwick castle was the location used for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. It's a great day out and they offer regular Potter-themed events including broomstick training!
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Alnwickin linna
About an hour's drive from Whitley Bay, Alnwick castle was the location used for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. It's a great day out and they offer regular Potter-themed events including broomstick training!
Cragside is a National Trust property which was once the home of a Victorian inventor. It was the first house in the world to be lit by electricity, and there are numerous remarkable gadgets to be seen in the house. The surrounding gardens offer stunning walks through extensive, landscaped grounds on the edge of Northumberland National Park.
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National Trust - Cragside
Cragside is a National Trust property which was once the home of a Victorian inventor. It was the first house in the world to be lit by electricity, and there are numerous remarkable gadgets to be seen in the house. The surrounding gardens offer stunning walks through extensive, landscaped grounds on the edge of Northumberland National Park.
Neighbourhoods
There's plenty to do in nearby Tynemouth. It has a Priory dating back over 2000 years, an excellent beach and plenty of great restaurants, bars and boutique shops to visit.
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Tynemouth
There's plenty to do in nearby Tynemouth. It has a Priory dating back over 2000 years, an excellent beach and plenty of great restaurants, bars and boutique shops to visit.
City/town information
A lively University city, famed for its Tyne bridges and nightlife. Newcastle is easily accessible on the local Metro. Check out the Quayside with its restaurants, bars and Sunday Market. You can cross the river on the Millennium footbridge to Gateshead, where you'll find the Baltic Contemporary Art Centre and the iconic Sage music venue.
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Newcastle upon Tyne
A lively University city, famed for its Tyne bridges and nightlife. Newcastle is easily accessible on the local Metro. Check out the Quayside with its restaurants, bars and Sunday Market. You can cross the river on the Millennium footbridge to Gateshead, where you'll find the Baltic Contemporary Art Centre and the iconic Sage music venue.
Food scene
This gastropub is on the Earsdon road (B1325) heading inland from Hartley. It’s a Grade II listed building full of character with good food to boot! Kids will love the “Secret Garden” and there’s a good selection of real ale on tap.
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Beehive Inn
Hartley LaneThis gastropub is on the Earsdon road (B1325) heading inland from Hartley. It’s a Grade II listed building full of character with good food to boot! Kids will love the “Secret Garden” and there’s a good selection of real ale on tap.
For lunch or, if you’re up early, they rustle up a smashing breakfast! Literally on the beach at King Edward Bay in Tynemouth, The Shack is a hidden gem serving fresh-caught seafood Thursday - Monday. Popular with locals in the know, it’s best to skip weekend lunchtimes if you want to avoid a queue! Food is available to take away or served at deckchairs on the beach.
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Riley's Fish Shack
For lunch or, if you’re up early, they rustle up a smashing breakfast! Literally on the beach at King Edward Bay in Tynemouth, The Shack is a hidden gem serving fresh-caught seafood Thursday - Monday. Popular with locals in the know, it’s best to skip weekend lunchtimes if you want to avoid a queue! Food is available to take away or served at deckchairs on the beach.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9am to 8pm, The View serves good seafood, pasta, pizzas and burgers and is rather proud of their artistic coffees. The stand-out feature of the restaurant is not surprisingly the view across Longsands beach!
The View
Grand ParadeServing breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9am to 8pm, The View serves good seafood, pasta, pizzas and burgers and is rather proud of their artistic coffees. The stand-out feature of the restaurant is not surprisingly the view across Longsands beach!
Pulp fiction is a juice bar that serves delicious vegan fare and has a great selection of smoothies on offer. Open for breakfast, it closes at 5pm.
Pulp Fiction
195 Park ViewPulp fiction is a juice bar that serves delicious vegan fare and has a great selection of smoothies on offer. Open for breakfast, it closes at 5pm.
Possibly the most hipster eatery in the region, there are distinctly bar vibes at this contemporary restaurant in the town centre. They cook award-winning Kebabs, Tacos and Pizzas in a real fire oven. Also known for their adventurous Margaritas!
Elder and Wolf
171 Whitley RdPossibly the most hipster eatery in the region, there are distinctly bar vibes at this contemporary restaurant in the town centre. They cook award-winning Kebabs, Tacos and Pizzas in a real fire oven. Also known for their adventurous Margaritas!
One of the region's most iconic landmarks, the Spanish City has recently undergone a major refurb. It hosts a variety of restaurants: an upscale steak and seafood restaurant "1910", "Valeries Tearoom", for well, tea and also scones, muffins and the brunchy food. "Trenchers" is for fish and chips, to eat in or take away. Another restaurant serves afternoon teas. There's even a champagne bar and a craft beer shop (take-out only) on the corner of the building.
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Spanish City
One of the region's most iconic landmarks, the Spanish City has recently undergone a major refurb. It hosts a variety of restaurants: an upscale steak and seafood restaurant "1910", "Valeries Tearoom", for well, tea and also scones, muffins and the brunchy food. "Trenchers" is for fish and chips, to eat in or take away. Another restaurant serves afternoon teas. There's even a champagne bar and a craft beer shop (take-out only) on the corner of the building.