Whitley Bay, England
Windswept Ice Cream Coast
"Bracing sea air, questionable warmth guarantee"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield featuring the restored dome of the Spanish City rampant against a grey sky, flanked by two chip forks and a single defiant windbreaker planted in sand, with the motto banner flapping violently in an unseen gale.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Walked along the promenade to see the Spanish City dome, which is genuinely lovely, then immediately got blown sideways into the North Sea wind. Had an ice cream because it's technically summer, regretted it within four minutes due to hypothermia. The Dome itself has been done up nicely and the fish and chips are solid, but bring a coat even in July, I mean it."— Barry Cagoule, Cramlington
Property Listing
Stunning coastal living with UNINTERRUPTED sea views, meaning nothing at all stands between you and the full force of the North Sea wind! This charming property is moments from the iconic Spanish City and the vibrant promenade, perfect for those who enjoy bracing walks and don't mind their washing line becoming a wind turbine.
Twinned With
Ushuaia — Both are proud coastal towns where locals insist it's 'not that cold' while visitors turn blue.
Supporting Evidence
The Spanish City dome, once the second-largest in Britain after St Paul's Cathedral, was saved from demolition and beautifully restored, featuring in Dire Straits' 'Tunnel of Love' lyrics.