| If you are the kind of traveler who enjoys finding | | | | It is a fantastic family holiday destination, situated |
| a gem of a holiday destination, then you are going | | | | only eight miles north of Newcastle and became |
| to love Whitley Bay in Tyne and Wear. With | | | | renowned as a holiday resort during the 19th |
| beauty sufficient to inspire the poet, writer or | | | | century. Holiday makers from North East England |
| artist in you this small coastal town on the North | | | | and Scotland made it popular however this |
| Sea is on of the UK's best kept secrets. | | | | tourism declined in the 1980's when cheap air |
| Strangely enough Whitley Bay is popular with | | | | fares and package deals to Europe became |
| people holding both hen and stag parties, possibly | | | | popular with holiday makers. |
| because the pubs are so great. But there is a lot | | | | The bay itself is fringed with wide sands and as |
| more to it than mere public houses. This town has | | | | such offers safe swimming, it is also the epitome |
| a very lively nightlife, but then again the people of | | | | of the British holiday resort today with good |
| Northumberland are well known for enjoying fun | | | | hotels, B&B's, and ice rink, amusement park and |
| times. | | | | even a golf course. |