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Space Hire @ Whitley Bay Big Local
Let's build a better community together

Whitley Bay Big Local offers a variety of rooms for hire, each uniquely suited to different needs and events. It is conveniently located near essential amenities and public transport. Upper floors are accessible via a lift. Catering and refreshments can be included and there is an on site cafe operating 9-4 Monday - Saturday. Our garden can be used as part of your visit to add fresh air and a vibrant dimension to your activities.

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Whitley Bay Big Local is a charity, so booking space with us helps to ensure money is reinvested to support the local community. Remember, every £1 spent at Whitley Bay Big Local helps to make Whitley Bay an even better place to live, work and visit. 

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"The Whitley Bay Big Local is such a welcoming, warm venue! The space is perfect for my sewing workshops and my students are always so pleased to join me for a class in such a lovely spot… plus the cafe serves the best coffee! Booking is always easy, the space is very affordable for a small business and the staff always go above and beyond!"
Phillip Brown, Little Wet Hen Sewing Workshops 

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To book a room; please download the booking form and email us at hello@ntbiglocal.org via the links below

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Activities and Functions

The Big Local is the perfect space for a birthday party, celebration, social occasion or to book space to run an activity.

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The ground floor and garden can be booked for private hire when not in use as a cafe. With flexible setups and a versatile approach, it's the perfect space for many occasions. We can provide a pay bar, buffet or catering options & you're welcome to organise your own music or entertainment.
Contact us and we'll help you to organise a truly brilliant occasion. 

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Meeting Rooms

The Big Local offers a variety of rooms for hire, each uniquely suited to different needs and events.

 

It is conveniently located near essential amenities and public transport. Upper floors are accessible via a lift. Catering and refreshments can be included and there is an on site cafe operating 9-4 Monday - Saturday.

 

Our garden can be used as part of your visit to add fresh air and a vibrant dimension to your meeting!

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We offer tables in our window for pop-up and drop-in events.

Ground Floor Pop-Up

We offer tables in our window for pop-up and drop-in events.

Meeting room suitable for up to 8 people. TV screen and tea/coffee facilities can be provided for an additional charge.

1st Floor Office

Meeting room suitable for up to 8 people. TV screen and tea/coffee facilities can be provided for an additional charge.

Our Kitchen & Workshop space can be used for a range of different meetings, craft groups, cooking classes or other social/community get togethers. TV screen and tea/coffee facilities can be provided for an additional charge.

Kitchen Workshop

Our Kitchen & Workshop space can be used for a range of different meetings, craft groups, cooking classes or other social/community get togethers. TV screen and tea/coffee facilities can be provided for an additional charge.

Our ground floor offers a flexible space for meetings, events, workshops and parties, which can be hired outside café opening times (Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm) . Exclusive use includes the use of the garden.
Add ons are available

Ground Floor & Garden Exclusive Hire

Our ground floor offers a flexible space for meetings, events, workshops and parties, which can be hired outside café opening times (Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm) . Exclusive use includes the use of the garden.
Add ons are available

Our meeting area on the ground floor with comfortable sofas and / or tables offers a flexible space for meetings and activities, which can be hired during café opening times (Monday to Saturday 9am - 4pm).
Add ons are available

Ground Floor Meeting Area

Our meeting area on the ground floor with comfortable sofas and / or tables offers a flexible space for meetings and activities, which can be hired during café opening times (Monday to Saturday 9am - 4pm).
Add ons are available

Light and airy room set up boardroom style with whiteboard. TV screen and tea/coffee facilities can be provided for an additional charge.

1st Floor Boardroom

Light and airy room set up boardroom style with whiteboard. TV screen and tea/coffee facilities can be provided for an additional charge.

Our counselling space offers a private setting ideal for counselling, one to one or small group meetings. Equipped for comfort and confidentiality. Optional TV screen facilities.

Counselling Room

Our counselling space offers a private setting ideal for counselling, one to one or small group meetings. Equipped for comfort and confidentiality. Optional TV screen facilities.

The activity room is a large open plan space on our 1st floor. At almost 90 square metres the room offers versatile space for a range of different activities. The space can be configured to suit your needs, from theatre style seating to empty spaces for parties! 
Things to note: The room is on the same floor as accessible toilets and is accessible via a lift.

1st Floor Activity Room

The activity room is a large open plan space on our 1st floor. At almost 90 square metres the room offers versatile space for a range of different activities. The space can be configured to suit your needs, from theatre style seating to empty spaces for parties!
Things to note: The room is on the same floor as accessible toilets and is accessible via a lift.

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Co-working

Whitley Bay Big Local offers a small co-working space designed to meet the needs of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking a vibrant, collaborative environment.

 

Our co-working space, open 5 days per week, 8:30-5, provides a comfortable and flexible work area from just £6 per day.

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Enjoy access to high-speed internet, access to quiet spaces and the added benefit of a lively community atmosphere that fosters networking and innovation.

 

The space is ideal for those looking for an escape from the isolation of home offices or the distractions of our warm and friendly community cafe. With our affordable rates, starting at just £6 per session our co-working space presents an excellent opportunity for productivity and growth in a supportive setting. 

Features and Benefits

  • Dedicated fast broadband 

  • Fixed monitor, HDMI, Mouse and Keyboard available free of charge

  • Generous desk space - each 1.5m by 80cm

  • Low carbon footprint, with energy from solar, rooflights and LED lighting throughout

  • On site cafe offering tea, coffee, snacks and lunches

  • Access to a kitchenette for tea and coffee throughout the day

  • Great value affordable daily or monthly rates​

CONTACT US

North Tyneside  Big Local 

158 Whitley Road, NE26 2LY

0191 2523570

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Registered Charity: 1171848

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