Local Events...

Whitley Bay and the surrounding area is a hive of activity all year round.  In fact there’s far too many events to mention but here are a few of our favourites:

• March 2008
  
  • 23rd - North Tyneside 10k Road Race
  • 20th-30th - Spanish City Fun Fair – Whitley Bay
• April 2008
  
  • 2nd–5th - Newcastle Beer Festival
  • 10th-13th - Spanish City Fun Fair – Whitley Bay
• May 2008
  
  • 23rd - Evolution Festival, outdoor music event on Newcastle Quayside
• June 2008
  
  • 9th - Blaydon Races  -  yes it really does still happen!!
  • 15th-30th - The Hoppings – Europes largest traveling funfair visits each year. Free Entry
  • 20th - Waggonways Cycle Ride
  • 28th-30th - Northumberland Plate Festival – The biggest Race Meeting of the Year
• July 2008
  
  • 5th - Wallsend Festival
  • 11th–13th - Whitley Bay International Jazz Festival
  • 12th-13th - Mouth of the Tyne Festival – an international showcase of live music, street theatre and special events
  • 20th - Whitley Bay Vintage Bus Rally
  • 27th - Touch Rugby Tournament – Tynemouth Longsands
  • 30th Jul-3rd Aug - International Youth Football Tournament
• August 2008
  
  • 8th-10th - Whitley Bay Festival of Motorcycling
  • 9th-10th - Whitley Bay International Kite Festival
  • 16th - Cullercoats Harbour Day
    
  • 24th - Great North Bike Ride
  • 26th-27th - Sunderland International Air Show
  • Date TBC - North Tyneside International Kite Festival
• October 2008
  
  • 5th - Great North Run – we’re close to the local Metro station for easy access
  • 25th-26th - Xperience 08 British Pro Surf Tour – Tynemouth
• November 2008
  
  • 5th - North Tyneside Fireworks Display
• December 2008
  
  • 5th-6th - St Nicholas Festival – Whitley Bay
  • 13th-14th - North Shields Victorian Christmas Market