Places to visit near

Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 38,055 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit: 33 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Pauls Parish Church, St George's and Brierdene.

55.0397° N, 1.4471° WPop. 38,055

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km107
Must-see248
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Whitley Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

34 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Whitley Bay
  2. Tynemouth Priory and Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bede Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Saint Luke the Evangelistchurch · 30 min
  5. Stephenson Railway Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. St. Marys Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Whitley Bay
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Whitley Bay?

St Pauls Parish Church (church, about 1 km), St George's (church, about 2 km), Brierdene (park, about 3 km), Tynemouth Priory and Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Christ Church (church, about 4 km), Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument (monument, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Whitley Bay?

107 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Whitley Bay?

Tynemouth Priory and Castle, about 4 km by road; Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Whitley Bay?

St Pauls Parish Church, about 1 km by road; St George's (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Whitley Bay?

Start in Whitley Bay, visit Tynemouth Priory and Castle, then Bede Museum, then Saint Luke the Evangelist, then Stephenson Railway Museum, then St. Marys Lighthouse, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.