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Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South

Ward in North Tyneside, England

Coordinates:55.034, -1.446
OS grid ref:NZ 35 71
Dialling code: 019467 (Gosforth)
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Cullercoats and Whitley Bay South sit on the North Sea coast within the borough of North Tyneside, hugging the stone piers and sandy promenades around Cullercoats Bay and the southern reaches of Whitley Bay. The area's shoreline, with its mix of pebble and sand, promenades and nearby headlands, is punctuated by landmarks such as St. Mary's Lighthouse and the distinctive domed outline of the Spanish City a little further north, giving a strong maritime character and popular seaside appeal.

Historically the area grew from a small fishing community and attracted Victorian artists, and that heritage is still visible in the harbour, terraces and lifeboat traditions of Cullercoats. Today the ward combines tourism, independent cafés and shops, a modest fishing presence and commuter links into Newcastle via the Tyne and Wear Metro, creating a lively but community-focused mix that appeals to families, retirees and weekend visitors alike.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 9.7 miles15.7 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 36.3 miles58.4 km
  • Brockley railway station 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • East Boldon Rail Station 6.1 miles9.9 km
  • Haymarket bus station 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Eldon Square bus station 7.8 miles12.6 km

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Schools in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South

  • Cullercoats Primary School Primary
  • Marden Bridge Middle School All ages
  • Rockcliffe First School Primary
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats Primary

Local points of interest

  • Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 0.6 miles1 km
  • Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • Arbeia museum Museum 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Shields Harbour Harbour 2.4 miles3.9 km
  • Segedunum museum Museum 4.6 miles7.4 km
  • Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.7 miles7.5 km
  • Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 7.2 miles11.6 km
  • Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Baltic Art Centre Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
  • Hancock Museum Museum 7.6 miles12.2 km
  • Laing Art Gallery Museum 7.7 miles12.3 km