Dating in Whitley Bay
In shortWhitley Bay is a seaside town on the North Tyneside coast, with a long promenade and the Metro into town. St Mary's Lighthouse stands on a tidal island just north of it. A date here needs a quick look at the tide times first.
A first date idea
St Mary's Lighthouse
The lighthouse dates from 1898 and is now a visitor centre, with 137 steps up to views along the coast, plus rock pools and clifftop grassland around it. It is reached by a short causeway, so check the council's safe crossing times. Take the Metro to Whitley Bay and walk to Park Avenue, or catch the 308 or 309 bus.
Source: North Tyneside Council: About St Mary's, checked 8 November 2026
Cross the causeway to St Mary's Lighthouse when the tide allows.
For more ideas, read coast dates in Tyne and Wear or sunderland date ideas without going to Newcastle.
