Whitley Bay St. Mary's Lighthouse Art

St. Mary's Lighthouse

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This picturesque lighthouse can only be reached by a short causeway at certain tide times. The lighthouse is built on this mini island to help guide ships …

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May 20, 2025
This place is amazing! I’ve been three times now, and each visit just blows me away. It’s a proper part-time island, connected by a narrow strip of land that vanishes at high tide. The lighthouse, bu…Full review by Abdullawalli
May 11, 2025
A great walk out to the lighthouse and to see the seals, basking in the the sunshine! Just be aware of the tide times or you will be stuck as the causeway floods over. Worth the walk over, and to sit…Full review by helenh567
Apr 21, 2025
A blustery Easter Bank Holiday Monday and a quick trip with the dogs over to St Mary’s Lighthouse and an ice-cream on the way. The Lighthouse looks great now all freshly painted, and it was nice to …Full review by Balesy1974
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Climb the 137 steps to the top of the St. Mary's Lighthouse and you're guaranteed spectacular views of the North East coast and a panoram…
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Facts

Located:St Mary's Island
Height:46 metres (151 ft)

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Is there a restaurant or café onsite
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Yes there is a cafe, but its not always open, somethimes a food truck on the car park too.
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Answer by John H · Apr 18, 2024
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Is it free entry to the cafe?
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Yes, there’s just a charge for the lighthouse
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How narrow are the stairs to climb up to the top of lighthouse? Would we get up ok with a 10 month old in a backpack …
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How narrow are the stairs to climb up to the top of lighthouse? Would we get up ok with a 10 month old in a backpack carrier? Thanks
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Stairs are narrow, I would have a look and see how you feel when you get there as to whether you go up or not
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How do I join a rock pooling session? Thankyou
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If you contact North Tyneside Council, they will be able to sort it.
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Do you think it’s fair that I walked to the causeway to check on the tide for access & returned to find a parking ticket @ …
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Do you think it’s fair that I walked to the causeway to check on the tide for access & returned to find a parking ticket @ 5.50pm on a Saturday? Greedy sly council
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I agree but unfortunately rules are rules.
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