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Should you wish to get the old athlete's foot on the go, there's many an opportunity to get out there and jiggle about in the name of exercise. For a town where so many folks wear tracksuits willy-nilly, even just for standing outside of pubs, you might rightly expect such an embarrassment of leisure facilities. From tossing the pigskin to a quiet spot to eat your sarnies, Whitley does not disappoint.

Sports, Leisure

Marden Bridge Sports Centre
A variety of sports with all-weather floodlit 11-a-side pitch, sports hall for badminton, 5-a-side football, junior activities, trampolining, gymnastics, etc.
Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay
Tel 0191 643 2929

Marden Quarry
Whitley Bay's own rather pleasant nature reserve and picnic area.
The Broadway (opposite the Quarry pub)
www.mardenquarry.org.uk

Panama Swimming Club
"We swim all year round — even in the snow! The only thing that stops us is the sea itself, if it's dangerous we don't go in the water. Our swim times are Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at 11.00am and we meet in the club house at 10:45. Come and join us!"
Promenade, Whitley Bay
www.panamaswimmingclub.co.uk
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Rockcliff Rugby Club
Because scrums are the new group hug.
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay
Tel 0191 251 3704
www.whitleybay-rockcliffrfc.co.uk
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St Mary's Island & Lighthouse
Whitley Bay's most iconic landmark.
Tel 0191 200 8650
www.friendsofstmarysisland.co.uk
www.tynelives.org.uk/

Waves
Formerly the Leisure Pool, newly-opened Waves has lots of new features including the Caffè Ape, Contours Gym, dance studio, soft play, and spa area.
The Links, Whitley Bay
Tel 0191 643 2600
www.northtyneside.gov.uk
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Whitley Bay Cricket Club
The click of leather on willow, the ensuing lazy smattering of applause, sounds of summer, stumps, pads and cricket whites with a red corker mark down one leg.
West Park, Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay
www.whitleybay-cc.org.uk
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Whitley Bay F.C.
"Enjoy the beautiful game, watch the match and have a drink in the bar. WBFC offer Matchday hospitality packages for business and pleasure, and have a function room for any occasion. Howay The Bay!"
Hillheads Park, Rink Way, Whitley Bay
Tel 0191 291 3637
www.whitleybayfc.com
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Whitley Bay Golf Club
"Visitors are always welcome, and the clubhouse offers a warm and friendly North Eastern welcome at the end of a great day's golf, especially in the Summer when you can take your drink onto the veranda overlooking the 18th green, relax and watch the sun set."
Claremont Road, Whitley Bay
Tel 0191 252 0180
www.whitleybaygolfclub.co.uk
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Whitley Bay Ice Rink
Ice Rink and Bowling Alley, and home of Whitley Warriors Ice Hockey Club.
Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay
Tel 0191 291 1000
www.whitleybayicerink.co.uk
www.whitleywarriors.net
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Whitley Bay Islanders Hockey Team
"The team was founded circa 1985 as the supporters team for the Whitley Warriors team of the same era. Over the years the Islanders have always been considered a formidable force in Rec Hockey."
www.whitleyislanders.co.uk

Whitley Bay Miniature Golf
On The Links near St Mary’s lighthouse, the picturesque clifftop miniature golf course is suitable for all levels of play. Well at least until it all slips into the sea.
The Links, Whitley Bay
Tel 0191 200 8638
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The Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Park Road, Whitley Bay
Tel 0844 277 2771
www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
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Whitley Bay Skatepark
Beachfront skateboarding park at the Panama Dip, designed in consultation with skateboarders, BMX riders and roller-bladers. When the sun shines, it's like a little piece of California!
Panama Dip, Promenade, Whitley Bay