Energie Fitness

Energie Fitness sits in Whitley Bay, and if you're staying at Parkdean Resorts just down the coast, it's worth knowing about. It's a proper gym setup - the kind of place you'd go if you're serious about your workout routine rather than a casual hotel fitness room will cut it.

The facility has what you'd expect: equipment, weights, cardio machines. Nothing fancy or Instagram-worthy, but if you're mid-holiday and can't face the guilt of a week off training, it does the job. The thing is, you'll need to phone ahead or check their website for current hours and day rates - they may offer casual passes for visitors, though details aren't publicly listed online right now.

Really, this is only relevant if fitness is genuinely part of your holiday plan. Most people staying at the nearby Parkdean site will probably skip it entirely and head to the beach instead, which is minutes away. The North East coast around Whitley Bay has proper coastal walks and a nice promenade that'll give you far better exercise than an indoor gym anyway.

If you're that person who travels with training goals, ring them up first and check they're open on the days you need. Otherwise, grab your trainers and use the beach - it's free, it's there, and the sea air beats fluorescent lighting every time.