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St Mary's Lighthouse Suite, Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom, NE26
Meeting room layout
Reception 200
Seated 120
Description
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the North Sea coastline in the St Mary's Lighthouse Suite, where up to 140 guests can dine while watching waves break against Whitley Bay's shore. The lighthouse itself stands sentinel in the distance, creating a backdrop that changes with the tides and seasons - sometimes dramatic under stormy skies, sometimes serene in golden sunset light. We've hosted countless wedding celebrations in this space, and couples often tell us they chose it specifically for those panoramic coastal views. The room fills with natural light during daytime ceremonies, while evenings bring the gentle glow of the lighthouse beam sweeping across the water. Clear chairs draped in white fabric line wooden floors, and we work with your florist to create aisle arrangements that complement rather than compete with the scenery beyond. The suite accommodates different celebration styles comfortably. For traditional wedding breakfasts, we arrange tables for 140 seated guests, with everyone enjoying uninterrupted sea views. Switch to cocktail-style receptions and the space opens up for 250 people to mingle, dance, and step out onto our terraces. Your guests have exclusive use of the private bar - no queuing alongside other events - and dedicated toilets mean everything stays contained within your celebration. Our PA system handles ceremony music, speeches, and evening entertainment without any technical hiccups. Many couples bring their own playlist, though we can arrange a resident DJ who knows exactly how to work the room's acoustics. The wooden flooring proves popular with dancing guests, and those spectacular windows become mirrors after dark, doubling the twinkle of candles and fairy lights. Transport couldn't be simpler - we're right on Whitley Bay's seafront with excellent road and Metro links. Guests staying locally can stroll along the promenade, while those travelling from further afield find us easily signposted from major routes.

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Optional Extras - specify at checkout.
Accessibility - Included
Air conditioning - Included
Alcohol licence - Included
Civil ceremony licence venue - Included
Cloakroom - Included
Dance floor - Included
DJ facilities - Included
Entertainment license - Included
Evening reception facilities - Included
Event Coordinator - Included
Flipchart - Included
Free parking on premise - Included
Gluten free - Included
Hostess - Included
Kitchen - Included
Lactose intolerant - Included
Live band facilities - Included
Master of ceremonies / toastmaster - Included
Microphone - Included
On site technical support - Included
Pen/Paper - Included
Professional kitchen - Included
Projector/TV/Screen - Included
Security staff - Included
Speakers - Included
Vegan - Included
Vegetarian / vegan - Included
Wireless Internet Access - Included
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Boardroom 30
Cabaret 72
Reception 200
U-Shaped 36
We're particularly fond of the St Mary's Lighthouse Suite when the afternoon sun streams through those floor-to-ceiling windows, casting golden light across the North Sea. This coastal meeting space puts you face-to-face with one of Whitley Bay's most photographed landmarks - St Mary's Island and its distinctive lighthouse standing sentinel just offshore. The suite adapts brilliantly to different needs. Yesterday we hosted a boardroom meeting for 30, with delegates pausing mid-presentation to watch seals basking on the rocks below. Last week, the same space welcomed 200 guests for a product launch, drinks in hand, mingling against the backdrop of crashing waves. We can arrange the room in U-shape for 36 participants, perfect for training sessions where everyone needs clear sightlines, or cabaret style for 72 when you want roundtable discussions with coastal views. Your own private bar sits ready in the corner - no queuing or leaving the room when refreshment breaks roll around. The kitchen facilities mean hot lunches arrive fresh, not wheeled down long corridors. Our PA system handles everything from video conferences to presentation audio, while the neutral décor keeps focus on your content rather than competing for attention. Between sessions, delegates often step onto our terrace, breathing in sea air and watching kite surfers dance across the bay. The disabled access ensures everyone in your team can join comfortably, with step-free routes throughout. Natural light floods the space even on overcast days, though we have full blackout options for screen presentations. Transport couldn't be simpler - Whitley Bay Metro station sits a ten-minute walk away, while buses stop practically at our door. Whether you're planning strategy sessions, team training, or celebrating company milestones, this suite offers something genuinely different from city-centre meeting rooms.
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Seated 120
Sunlight dances across the waves as you enter the St Mary's Lighthouse Suite, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the North Sea in all its moods. This dining space at Spanish City captures something special, that moment when coastal light transforms an ordinary meal into something memorable. We designed this suite with flexibility at its heart. For seated dinners, we comfortably host 120 guests around round tables dressed in crisp white linens, while standing receptions flow naturally through the space for up to 200 people. The warm wooden floors and understated décor let the seascape steal the show, particularly when St Mary's Lighthouse appears in the distance like a watercolour painting. Our private bar runs along one wall, staffed exclusively for your event. Whether you're planning an anniversary dinner, corporate celebration, or milestone birthday, having dedicated bar service means your guests never wait long for their drinks. The suite divides seamlessly when you need a more intimate setting, perfect for those smaller gatherings where conversation matters most. What strikes most people is how the room changes through the day. Morning light creates one atmosphere entirely, while sunset dinners take on an almost magical quality as the sky turns amber over Whitley Bay. We've hosted everything from product launches to golden wedding anniversaries here, and each event feels unique thanks to nature's backdrop. The coastal location brings practical benefits too. We're easily reached from Newcastle and surrounding areas, with nearby parking and transport links. Between courses, guests often step onto our terraces, breathing in sea air and watching the waves, something you simply won't find in city centre venues. Our events team coordinates every detail, from menu planning to table arrangements, ensuring your dining experience unfolds exactly as you envision it.

St Mary's Lighthouse Suite
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80 - 200 People
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St Mary's Lighthouse Suite
Reception 200
Seated 120
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the North Sea horizon in the St Mary's Lighthouse Suite, where up to 120 guests can dine whilst watching waves crash against Whitley Bay's shoreline. We've hosted everything from seaside weddings to milestone birthday parties in this versatile space, each event taking full advantage of those panoramic coastal views stretching to St Mary's Island. The suite transforms throughout the day. Morning light floods through those expansive windows, illuminating crisp white table linens and elegant candle centerpieces for corporate presentations or intimate celebrations. Come evening, the same space takes on a warmer glow, particularly stunning when the sun sets behind St Mary's Island, creating the perfect backdrop for wedding receptions or anniversary parties. Our private bar keeps drinks flowing without guests missing a moment of their celebration, while dedicated toilets mean no queuing in the main building. We've equipped the suite with a full PA system, and many parties bring in our resident DJ to keep the dance floor busy until late. The space comfortably accommodates 250 guests for standing receptions, giving plenty of room for mingling during cocktail parties or networking events. Accessibility matters to us, so we've ensured full disabled access throughout the suite, including adapted facilities. The flexible layout means we can arrange tables for formal dining, clear the floor for dancing, or create distinct zones for different parts of your celebration. Getting here couldn't be easier, with excellent public transport links bringing guests right to our seafront location. Many couples particularly love how their photographers can capture stunning shots with the lighthouse in the background, while corporate clients appreciate the inspiring coastal setting that gets creative thinking flowing during their events.

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