| a 2-minute walk from the beach, this standard guesthouse is also a 6-minute walk from whitley bay metro station, which offers direct links to newcastle upon tyne. off-street parking is free. the straightforward rooms have free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. amenities include full english breakfast, a relaxed restaurant, a bar, and a game room with a pool table. discounts are offered for kids 13 and under who stay with an adult.
Newcastle International Airport 31 min
Victoria Tunnel Tours (21 min)
Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. Newcastle Castle (22 min)
Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Grey's Monument (22 min)
Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (26 min)
Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (10 min)
Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (23 min)
Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (23 min)
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Long Sands Beach (6 min)
This wide, scenic beach features a mile-long sandy expanse & waves for surfing & swimming. Discovery Museum (26 min)
Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Great North Museum: Hancock (20 min)
Refurbished Victorian museum with natural history and Hadrian's wall displays and planetarium. Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum (16 min)
Hadrian's Wall excavated Roman fort site with 35-metre viewing tower and interactive museum. National Trust - Seaton Delaval Hall (12 min)
Imposing, 1700s Vanbrugh design Baroque house set within an elegant estate and woodlands, with cafe. Spanish City (8 min)
Roller coaster and lighthouse Angel of the North (29 min)
A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. St. Mary's Lighthouse (11 min)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. | 
