The Coast

Whitley Bay Beach

Once a rival to mighty Blackpool, the ever-popular seaside resort and residential town of Whitley Bay is an extension of the adjacent old fishing village of Cullercoats.

With a history dating back to the 12th century, Whitley Bay became popular in Victorian times, with its roots firmly established as a holiday resort.

Over 200 years ago Cullercoats had become a small bathing town, which gradually expanded north forming the larger town of Whitley Bay.

With it's close proximity to the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and other nearby industrial towns, Whitley Bay was ideal, attracting holidaymakers and day-trippers escaping from the daily grind and toil of Victorian industrial Britain.

Having bracing sea air, magnificent golden sands, Spanish City amusement park, arcades, cafés and shops, not forgetting an extensive selection of economic accommodation, Whitley Bay remained popular with families for decades.

With the arrival of budget foreign holiday packages becoming available in the 1960's, visitors left our Victorian resorts behind, preferring more guaranteed climates and exotic foreign

People love to go the beach because it is a feel good factor and you really enjoy it. You can build sancastles and play in the sea.The beach is also a good place to relax and I really enjoy the freash air. Some people like the  beach because it is the perfect place for a family day out with the lovely sunshine!!

This video is about how Whiley Bay Beach has changed over the years.