Beaches · North East England
Whitley Sands
In or near Monkseaton.
Whitley Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitley Sands is a beach on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area NE26.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Links Art Gallery is a unique art gallery and resource centre located in Whitley Bay, showcasing a variety of artworks primarily by North East artists. It hosts exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events aimed at engaging the local community and visitors.
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
Whitley Sands is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the North Tyneside area (postcode NE26). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under both Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI and Northumberland Shore SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0548, -1.4467
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE26 1TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- 0191 447 5534
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Monday 9am - 5pm; Tuesday 9am – 5pm; Wednesday 9am – 5pm; Thursday 9am– 5pm; Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 6pm; Sunday 9am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.linksgallery.org
Sources
- osm: w185833458 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitley Sands?
- Whitley Sands is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE26 1TP), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Whitley Sands?
- Whitley Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitley Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE26 1TP.
- Is Whitley Sands a protected site?
- Yes — Whitley Sands 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 Whitley Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Whitley Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitley Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE26 1TP.