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Indoor Things to Do in Whitley Bay

Indoor Things to Do near Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay has 26 indoor things to do to choose from, in and around Tyne & Wear. They cover rainy-day indoor venues, and the full list below is ordered by distance from the town centre so the closest options come first.

Among them are West Boldon Swimming Pool, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery and Old Lowlight Heritage Centre. 3 of them are free to visit; 26 are indoor, which helps on a wet day. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.

Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Whitley Bay, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Whitley Bay.

  1. 01
    Tyne Tees Entertainments
    21-25, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LX
    IndoorKid-friendly
    0.4 mi
  2. 02
    No1 American Pastimes
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    0.4 mi
  3. 03
    Links Art Gallery
    Duke's Walk, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TP · +44 191 447 5534
    Free entryIndoor
    0.8 mi
  4. 04
    Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
    Grand Parade, North Shields, NE30 4JF · +44 191 258 1031
    IndoorKid-friendly
    1.2 mi
  5. 05
    Juvan Arts
    Grand Parade, Tynemouth
    Indoor
    1.3 mi
  6. 06
    Watch House Museum
    Location nearby
    Indoor
    2.2 mi
  7. 07
    Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
    Fish Quay, North Shields, NE30 1JA · +44 191 257 4506
    Indoor
    2.3 mi
  8. 08
    Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
    Location nearby
    Free entryIndoorStep-free
    2.7 mi
  9. 09
    Stephenson Railway Museum
    Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX · +44 191 200 7146
    IndoorStep-free
    2.7 mi
  10. 10
    Dunes
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.0 mi
  11. 11
    Quasar Amusements
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.0 mi
  12. 12
    Middle Arcade
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.0 mi
  13. 13
    Sands Amusements
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.0 mi
  14. 14
    South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
    Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JA
    Free entryIndoorStep-free
    3.1 mi
  15. 15
    777 Admiral
    Smithy Street, South Shields
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.1 mi
  16. 16
    Mason Amusements
    Fowler Street, South Shields
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.1 mi
  17. 17
    Gutterball Alley
    Rotary Way, North Shields, NE29 6DA · +44 191 329 3429
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.3 mi
  18. 18
    Arcade Warehouse
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    3.3 mi
  19. 19
    Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
    Location nearby
    Indoor
    4.2 mi
  20. 20
    Bede Museum
    Jarrow, NE32 3DY
    Indoor
    4.3 mi
  21. 21
    Expresso Amusements
    Ellison Street, Jarrow
    IndoorKid-friendly
    4.6 mi
  22. 22
    Admiral
    Prince Edward Road, South Shields
    IndoorKid-friendly
    5.1 mi
  23. 23
    Souter Lighthouse
    SR6 7NH
    Indoor
    5.9 mi
  24. 24
    Frameworks
    Bridge Street, Blyth
    IndoorStep-free
    6.4 mi
  25. 25
    Amusements
    Delaval Terrace, Blyth
    IndoorKid-friendly
    6.5 mi
  26. 26
    West Boldon Swimming Pool
    Location nearby
    IndoorKid-friendly
    6.6 mi

Good to know

How many indoor things to do are there in Whitley Bay?

This page lists 26 indoor things to do mapped in and around Whitley Bay, including West Boldon Swimming Pool. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.

Are any of the indoor things to do near Whitley Bay free?

Yes — 3 of the places listed for Whitley Bay are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.

What is there to do at indoor things to do near Whitley Bay?

Expect rainy-day indoor venues. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.

How are the distances to each place measured?

Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Whitley Bay. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Whitley Bay.