If you're in the North East of the Uk and want a place to take some photos for an afternoon I highly recommend taking a trip out to St Mary's Lighthouse. Its about 30 minutes outside of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (more on that later) and has a varied selection of things to take pictures of.
Theres the lighthouse itself which you can go in which I think costs around £5. I didn't go in so I'm not sure whats in there but it might be worth a look.
Around the lighthouse there is a rocky beach, a sandy beach and some old pier supports (or at least something similar). Also a walk along the beach will bring you to Whitley Bay.
Parking is very easy and costs a reasonable 50p an hour. I recommend parking on the first car park along the road that approaches the lighthouse as the one slightly closer to the lighthouse was very busy even in the mid-afternoon time I was there. That car park does have an ice cream van though if you want to treat yourself!
Useful links and further information:
Address:
St Marys Lighthouse
St Marys Island, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RS
