Public art & sculpture · North East England
The Sand Castles
In or near Monkseaton.
The Sand Castles — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Geoff Holland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitley Bay · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Sand Castles is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Playhouse Whitley Bay is a modern venue that hosts a variety of events, including concerts and theatrical performances. It features a luxurious auditorium and offers a scenic view of the sea, making it a key attraction in the coastal town of Whitley Bay.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sand Castles are a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This distinctive artwork features a series of sculptural forms that resemble sandcastles, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0477, -1.4460
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE26 1BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- 0191 643 2095
- Nearest railway station
- Whitley Bay — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12875492867 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Sand Castles?
- The Sand Castles is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE26 1BQ), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is The Sand Castles?
- The Sand Castles — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Sand Castles?
- The nearest railway station is Whitley Bay, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE26 1BQ.
- Is The Sand Castles a protected site?
- Yes — The Sand Castles is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Sand Castles free to visit?
- Yes, The Sand Castles is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Sand Castles?
- The nearest railway station is Whitley Bay, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE26 1BQ.