Whitley Bay's most famous landmarks both date from the turn of the 20th century — St Mary's Lighthouse was first lit in 1898, and the Spanish City dome opened in 1910 — a genuine pair of seaside icons for a North East resort.
A lighthouse on a tidal island
St Mary's Lighthouse stands on St Mary's Island between Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice. Built in 1898, it was first lit on 31 August that year and replaced an earlier light at Tynemouth Priory a few miles to the south.
A dome that defined the seafront
The Spanish City and Whitley Bay Pleasure Gardens were formally opened on 14 May 1910. Its great dome was reported at the time to be the second largest in the country after St Paul's Cathedral, and it has been restored as a landmark of the seafront.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Whitley Bay's history is built on lighthouse, pleasure gardens and seaside holidays, not our shelves — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Tyne and Wear and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Whitley Bay and the rest of Tyne and Wear included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Whitley Bay?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
When was St Mary's Lighthouse built?
It was built in 1898 and first lit on 31 August 1898.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Whitley Bay?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Whitley Bay addresses.
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