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Things to do in Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay has 26 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning amusement arcades, museums and art galleries. It sits in Tyne & Wear, North East, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 3 are free to visit, 26 are indoor options for a wet day and 15 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Old Lowlight Heritage Centre, Arbeia Roman Fort Museum and Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Newcastle Upon Tyne is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Whitley Bay

  1. 01
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Admiral and Amusements.
    12 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including South Shields Museum & Art Gallery and Old Lowlight Heritage Centre.
    8 places
  3. 03
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Frameworks and Juvan Arts.
    3 places
  4. 04
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including West Boldon Swimming Pool.
    1 place
  5. 05
    Sea Life Centres & Aquariums
    Marine life exhibits — including Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Gutterball Alley.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Whitley Bay?

This guide maps 26 places to visit in and around Whitley Bay. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Whitley Bay?

Recognisable names near Whitley Bay include Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Old Lowlight Heritage Centre and Arbeia Roman Fort Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Whitley Bay?

3 of the places listed for Whitley Bay are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Whitley Bay on a rainy day?

26 indoor options are recorded near Whitley Bay — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Whitley Bay kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.