Whitley Bay The popular visitor destination of Whitley Bay can be found in the Borough of North Tyneside. Just 8 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne in the north east of England, Whitley Bay is located on some of the most beautiful coastline on the east coast of the UK and within easy distance from the Dorset Arms Hotel There are lots of great attractions to be found here, including excellent beaches and promenades and St Mary's lighthouse. Also offering fantastic nightlife, Whitley Bay is known to attract people from hundreds of miles away – a real party town with a great atmosphere, perfect for hen and stag parties. Newcastle's Coast is a great place to explore.