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Your official guide to Whitley Bay. Showcasing indie businesses from retail, leisure, hospitality, accommodation to services. Championing charities and organisations.

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Sign the Petition Reverse plans for parking charges in Whitley Bay

Please read, sign & share

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21.01.2026 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spotted on the street in Cullercoats 🧢

This beautifully hand-crocheted post box topper celebrates our seaside town with St. Mary’s Lighthouse, seals, fish and sea life. A tiny piece of yarn art bringing joy to passers-by.

30.12.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coordinated by the incredible volunteers of the Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade, the Late Night Shopping evenings will take place on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November.

Soak up the fantastic community atmosphere right here in the heart of Whitley Bay.

26.09.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love them!

01.08.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have a great time 😊

09.07.2025 06:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Balmy evenings in The Bay of dreams 🌊

09.07.2025 06:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The beach isn’t just a destination; it’s a state of mind.

The beautiful Whitley Bay beach yesterdayπŸ–οΈπŸšπŸŒŠ

Photo: Debra Mitchell

01.07.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oops sorry folks I forgot to post the date! Sunday 10th August

25.06.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oops I’ve posted the wrong image - sorry! It’s Sunday 10th August

25.06.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our annual Sandcastle Competition is happening again this year.

🌊 Location: Whitley Bay Beach

πŸ•˜ Time: 10am, judging begins at 1pm.

❀️Prizes for best sandcastle and best sand sculpture.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Open to families, schools, and solo sculptors. Everyone is welcome!

25.06.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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PSA: Late Night shopping is TONIGHT!

19.06.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer Solstice Shopping in Whitley Bay

10.06.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beautiful Whitley Bay at 5pm yesterday.

There were lots of people walking on the prom, children in the sea, families out jogging….
Absolutely perfect 😍

29.05.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yay! Blue Flags will again be flying over Whitley Bay beach after being awarded a prestigious Blue Flag Award again this year. An honour Whitley Bay has been awarded every year since 1994 🌊

23.05.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’re like me and obsessed with all things Whitley Bay, check out the range of tees you can buy from @hamiedog.bsky.social

They’re all Β£22 and available in Hamiedog Menswear on Park View or via their website.

Oh and lasses, they’re unisex πŸ™ŒπŸ»

18.05.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We honour the bravery, sacrifice and resilience of those who fought for peace in Europe.

08.05.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May the 4th be with you

04.05.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A friendly reminder that as of tomorrow, 1st May until 30th September, under the Public Space Protection Order dogs are banned on certain parts of the beach. Please look out for the signs. The ban comes into force tomorrow.

30.04.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The iconic St. Mary’s Lighthouse is to be illuminated red until Monday to mark St. George’s Day.

How wonderful ❣️

24.04.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh how pretty 🌷🌼

23.04.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Committee Monday.

Meet June, our Treasurer & North Tyneside Council​ liaison.

Tasks: As Treasurer, June admins our membership site, approves members and processes all of our payments. June is also the link between North Tyneside Council and our members.

21.04.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Committee Monday!

Meet Scott our Chairperson.
Tasks: Scott chairs our Committee meetings, has designed and maintains our various websites, oversees the smooth running of our Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers and responds to all of our general emails.
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Business: @hamiedog.bsky.social

14.04.2025 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet our Committee!
We’re excited to introduce the dedicated team behind the Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade. Our small group of passionate individuals works hard to improve the town’s economic prosperity.

Stay tuned as we highlight each member and the role they play in making a difference.

11.04.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#internationalwomensday

08.03.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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01.03.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Perfect morning, banana bread at The Rustic Cup and a visit to The Bound, Whitley Bay @forumbooks.bsky.social

26.02.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s been a gorgeous day 😍

24.02.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge congratulations to Whitley Bay resident and author @anncleeves.bsky.social who on Saturday was awarded an Outstanding Contribution honour at the Royal Television Society for Vera.

Very well deserved Ann.

18.02.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The gorgeous snowdrops in St. Paul’s Churchyard mean only one thing……Spring is on its way.

Photo credit: Debra Mitchell

14.02.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you seen the beautiful horses at the Nature Reserve?

07.02.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0