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The Spanish City (restored Edwardian pleasure dome), the excellent beach, and the remarkable independent food revival
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The Spanish City dome (1910) has been spectacularly restored. Whitley Bay is undergoing a remarkable independent food and drink revival.
The Spanish City is beautiful. The beach is excellent. The independent food scene is outstanding.
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Food & drink in Whitley Bay
Outstanding independent restaurants and cafes — one of the North East's finest food destinations.
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Spanish City and beach tourism drive the revival. Outstanding independent food and retail.
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Whitley Bay is a place in Tyne and Wear known for the Spanish City (restored Edwardian pleasure dome), the excellent beach, and the remarkable independent food revival. The Spanish City dome (1910) has been spectacularly restored. The population is around 37,000.
Outstanding independent restaurants and cafes — one of the North East's finest food destinations.
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Roam covers Whitley Bay and the surrounding area in Tyne and Wear, including Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Monkseaton, Preston, Shiremoor, Benton, Killingworth and Longbenton.
