St. Mary's Island is situated just off the coast a little north of Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear and about 10 miles from Newcastle.
The island can be reached in between the tides via a short causeway from the car park. The lighthouse has become a popular attraction with visitors able to climb the 137 steps inside the tower and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views along the North East coast of England.
The islands impressive Nature Reserve comprises of rockpools, a beach, freshwater ponds and cliff top grassland and provides habitats for a rich variety of marine life and spectacular flights of resident and migrating seabirds and waders.
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