| The town Whitley Bay is a busy town north of | | | | orchestra pit. A wide range of arts uses has been |
| Newcastle. It has easy connections by road, rail and | | | | identified for the Dome and discussions with potential |
| airport links available to the major towns which | | | | users also suggest the arts community are fully |
| surround it. It has good beaches and promenades. It | | | | supportive of the project |
| is probably known for Saint Marys lighthouse situated | | | | North Tynesides Tourist Information Centres provide |
| on Saint Marys Island. | | | | a wide range of information and services for both |
| The lighthouse is thirty eight meters high and was | | | | visitors and residents. Local/national tourist |
| constructed in 1898. It was taken out of service in | | | | information, extensive information on local attractions |
| 1984 when it was no longer needed due to modern | | | | and events, information on accommodation in the |
| navigational techniques. The lighthouse now has a | | | | area, public transport information, a range of books |
| visitor centre which illustrates local wildlife and the | | | | and maps quality souvenirs. The team is also |
| islands history and visitors can climb its 147 steps. | | | | responsible for the promotion of events and activities |
| The Spanish City and seafront area could be a | | | | that engage both residents and visitors. |
| cultural hub. An ambitious sixty million pound proposals | | | | Nightlife in Whitley Bay is renowned the country over |
| for the regeneration of the Spanish City and seafront | | | | with people travelling from across the UK to party. |
| area of Whitley Bay were given full approval by | | | | The town has bars, pubs and restaurants aplenty |
| councillors at the meeting. Demolition of remaining | | | | with a relaxed atmosphere to be found at weekends |
| Spanish City buildings is ongoing and work has already | | | | when the place comes alive. |
| started on road realignments and an events area at | | | | A strong partnership exists between the local council, |
| Whitley Park. | | | | bar owners and Northumbria Police who urge visitors |
| The scheme includes proposals to create a cultural | | | | to have a good time but be on their best behaviour. |
| quarter for visual and performing arts incorporating | | | | Other attractions include golf, swimming, ice skating, |
| The Dome and Whitley Bay Playhouse. The council is | | | | tin pin bowling, the toy museum, the cinema and the |
| contributing five million pound contribution towards | | | | sea life centre. |
| the Playhouse Trusts eight million pound plans for the | | | | There is a vast amount of accommodation on offer |
| well loved theatre. These plans include new front of | | | | in this area, suiting all budgets. |
| house facilities, new auditorium seating, and a new | | | | |