| free full english breakfast and on-street parking is available. the 8 straightforward rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as en suite bathrooms. packed lunches are available (fee), as well as laundry facilities and bike storage space. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. there's also a cosy stone-floored lounge/bar. a 3-minute walk from whitley bay metro station, this unpretentious guesthouse is set 2. 3 miles from tynemouth castle and priory, and 6 miles from the segedunum roman fort site
Newcastle International Airport 31 min
National Trust - Seaton Delaval Hall (13 min)
Imposing, 1700s Vanbrugh design Baroque house set within an elegant estate and woodlands, with cafe. Angel of the North (30 min)
A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Victoria Tunnel Tours (22 min)
Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. Discovery Museum (26 min)
Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (23 min)
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum (16 min)
Hadrian's Wall excavated Roman fort site with 35-metre viewing tower and interactive museum. Newcastle Castle (22 min)
Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Long Sands Beach (6 min)
This wide, scenic beach features a mile-long sandy expanse & waves for surfing & swimming. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (26 min)
Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum. Grey's Monument (22 min)
Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (11 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. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (24 min)
Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. St. Mary's Lighthouse (11 min)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. Spanish City (9 min)
Roller coaster and lighthouse | 
