Whitley Bay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
seaside town on the north east coast of England
About Whitley Bay
The first settlement hereabouts was inland on church holdings, which became Monkseaton. The coastal village of Witelei (or Wyteley or Hwyteleg or half a dozen other versions) remained small until the 18th century, then grew with industry based on coal and limestone, and eventually engulfed Monkseaton. In the 19th century it also became a seaside resort. It was always just plain Whitley, but the "Bay" was added in 1901 as too much mail was going astray toWhitbyin North Yorkshire. The final straw was a corpse for burial that was misdirected. However this confusion didn't afflict the undead, as Bram Stoker'sDraculawas able to bound ashore in Whitby even though he'd devoured everyone who could navigate or sail his ship. Famous people from Whitley Bay include the TV reporter Kate Adie (b 1945),
Top Attractions in Whitley Bay
Explore the best things to see and do in Whitley Bay:
- ★Seaton Delaval
- ★St Mary's Lighthouse
- ★Whitley Bay Golf Club
- ★Whitley Bay Ice Rink
Where to Eat in Whitley Bay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hinnies
- 🍴Papa Ganoush
- 🍴Spanish City
- 🍴The Roxburgh
Where to Stay in Whitley Bay
- 🏨Hotel 52
- 🏨Premier Inn Whitley Bay
- 🏨Royal Hotel
- 🏨Whitley Bay Holiday Park
- 🏨York House Hotel
Whitley Bay Travel Guide Sections
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