| the hotel offers an unpretentious bar/lounge, and cooked breakfast is available (surcharge). the straightforward rooms come with tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and en suite bathrooms. above an italian restaurant, this unpretentious hotel is a 2-minute walk from whitley bay beach, 7 minutes from whitley bay metro station, and 4 miles from seaton delaval hall. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Newcastle International Airport 31 min
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (26 min)
Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum. Victoria Tunnel Tours (21 min)
Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. St. Mary's Lighthouse (10 min)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. Grey's Monument (22 min)
Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. Discovery Museum (26 min)
Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (23 min)
Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. Angel of the North (29 min)
A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Newcastle Castle (22 min)
Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (23 min)
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (10 min)
Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. Great North Museum: Hancock (20 min)
Refurbished Victorian museum with natural history and Hadrian's wall displays and planetarium. Spanish City (7 min)
Roller coaster and lighthouse National Trust - Seaton Delaval Hall (12 min)
Imposing, 1700s Vanbrugh design Baroque house set within an elegant estate and woodlands, with cafe. Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum (16 min)
Hadrian's Wall excavated Roman fort site with 35-metre viewing tower and interactive museum. Long Sands Beach (6 min)
This wide, scenic beach features a mile-long sandy expanse & waves for surfing & swimming. | 
