What's on inWhitley Bay


Welcome to Whitley Bay

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Whitley Bay - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Whitley Bay to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Whitley Bay

Tourist Attractions


Bede’s World

The extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede AD 673‐735 created a rich legacy that is celebrated today at Bede's World, Jarrow, where Bede lived and worked 1300 years ago. Visit the:interactive Age of Bede exhibition in the stunning new museum buildingsite of the Anglo‐Saxon monastery of St Paul,…

Bowes Railway

Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section was designed by George Stephenson and opened on 17 January 1826, making it one of the world's first modern railways.It was 15…

Life Science Centre

Uncover the secrets of life at The Life Science Centre, which takes visitors on an exciting hands‐on journey through the life sciences. At the Life Science Centre, discover just how truly amazing life is. Explore where life comes from and how it works. Meet your 4 billion…

National Glass Centre

The National Glass Centre is an important and unique venture. Based in an innovative new building, set on the north bank of the River Wear, the National Glass Centre is dedicated to promoting glass in all its uses; in design and technology and as a vehicle for artistic…

Wave

Wave Nightclub in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Contact venue on telephone number 0191‐454 7774 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Vogue

Vogue Nightclub in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Contact venue on telephone number 0191‐496 7500 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Whitley Bay? See our list of attractions in Whitley Bay, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.