Coordinated by the incredible volunteers of the Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade, the Late Night Shopping evenings will take place on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November. Soak up the fantastic community atmosphere right here in the heart of Whitley Bay.

The big reveal of our new look Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers. What do you think?

This weekend Independents' Day UK takes place. A national initiative which encourages celebration, promotion and support of our fantastic independent businesses in towns up and down the country. Support our indies folks.

Every time you choose to shop local, you’re not just buying a something, you’re backing someone’s passion, hard work and courage to build something from the ground up. When we support local, we’re nurturing a community where new ideas grow and young entrepreneurs thrive

PSA: Late Night shopping is TONIGHT!

Summer Solstice Shopping in Whitley Bay

If something goes wrong with your purchase when you shop local, there’s no generic emails. Instead, there’s friendly, face-to-face support from someone who actually wants to help. Support local.

Our local shops are stocked with original, one-of-a-kind goods you won’t find anywhere else. Discover artists, makers and crafters work right here on our high street.

Meet the Committee Monday! Meet Laura, our Events Co-ordinator. Tasks: Laura organised the musicians to entertain during our Late Night Christmas Shopping. Laura is currently working on our much-loved, annual Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition. ​ Business: Laura Watson Art.

Together, we honour the past and celebrate a future built on unity, hope, love and peace.

Meet the Committee Monday! Meet Maggie, our Training Co-ordinator. Tasks: Maggie is responsible for organising and facilitating training sessions for our many members. Maggie also sells our Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers. ​ Business: Just Canny - Home to Independent Makers. ​

Meet Debra, our Social Media Manager. Debra manages all of our socials. Our Whitley Bay and the Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade presence. Managing 10 accounts with a reach of millions of people across the globe Debra liaises with businesses highlighting everything that is great about our town. ​

Our volunteer Committee members are absolutely thrilled to share the news that we, the Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade have been nominated in the North Tyneside Business Forum Q1 Heart of the Community Award. Thank you to whoever it was that took the time to nominate us.

Meet the Committee Monday. Meet June, our Treasurer & North Tyneside Council​ liaison. Tasks: As Treasurer, June admins our membership site, approves members and processes all of our payments. June is also the link between North Tyneside Council and our members.

Meet the Committee Monday! Meet Scott our Chairperson. Tasks: Scott chairs our Committee meetings, has designed and maintains our various websites, oversees the smooth running of our Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers and responds to all of our general emails. ​ Business: @hamiedog.bsky.social

Meet our Committee! We’re excited to introduce the dedicated team behind the Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade. Our small group of passionate individuals works hard to improve the town’s economic prosperity. Stay tuned as we highlight each member and the role they play in making a difference.

Share the small business love today and all days

This is so heartwarming

Share the small, indie business l❤️ve this Valentine’s Day. Our gift vouchers are available to buy in @hamiedog.bsky.social and Just Canny on Park View.

We’re thrilled to announce that in December alone we sold £10,000 worth of Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers. Thank you to all those who bought them and for supporting local

Our thoughts are with all that knew Davie

Last-minute Christmas gifts? Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers are the answer. Available now in @hamiedog.bsky.social on Park View

If only there was a gift voucher you could spend in over 80 local businesses……Oh wait! Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers sold in @hamiedog.bsky.social on Park View.

A reminder if you’re Christmas shopping in Whitley Bay tomorrow

Another reminder of why we should shop local

On the 14th day of Xmas… Fab caterers for a party! Vineyard 72 cater our green room and, as a result, we’ve been told we’ve got a reputation as the best festival green room! Their food is absolutely delicious. #whitleybay #baytales25 #shoplocal #shopindependent #christmas #giftideas

A reminder of why we should continue to shop local

FREE on-street parking during the weekend is back in Whitley Bay this December More info here bit.ly/3OGwbmK

We’re incredibly proud of our Whitley Bay Gift Voucher initiative. The vouchers support over 80 businesses from retailers, leisure providers, bars restaurants and home workers. Every penny spent on Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers remains local, making a huge difference to our local economy.

It’s Colour Friday 🌈 As ever, we’re encouraging you to shop with our local indies. Visit the local cafe serving festive drinks, shop online with a home-based business or visit one of our many gift shops. Spend a couple of quid and you’re helping to keep the small business community alive!

🎵 The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear - Buddy the Elf 🎵 We’re thrilled to announce we’ve organised musicians to perform for you whilst you’re shopping during our Late Night Shopping Evening tomorrow. Find them at St Paul’s Churchyard Park View Station Road

Hazy Daze is fab

We’re proud to organise the annual town-wide Late Night Christmas Shopping in Whitley Bay. This year our event takes place on Thursday 28th November. Are you joining us?

It’s Love Your High Street Week. This week is all about showing love for our local high street! From November 18th to 25th, join us in supporting our community by choosing to shop local. Every purchase you make in our independent businesses helps keep our high street vibrant. #loveyourhighstreet

Did you know the Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade is 170 members strong? That’s 170 independent businesses working together keeping our high street alive, organising community events and putting the town of Whitley Bay on the map

We’re very lucky to have such a diverse range of businesses within the town. Thank you for supporting our indies. Retailers, service providers, hospitality, home-workers & leisure providers. As Christmas is approaching we ask you all to continue to shop local, shop small.

We’re incredibly proud of our Whitley Bay Gift Voucher initiative. The vouchers support over 80 businesses from retailers, leisure providers, bars restaurants and home workers. Every penny spent on Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers remains local, making a huge difference to our local economy.