Northumberland Beaches

Whether you’re planning a staycation or a day trip with the kids. Use our coastal holiday guide to discover beautiful Northumberland beaches.

Find your favourite Northumberland Beaches

From local seafood at Craster beach to sandy beaches and coastal castles Northumberland Beaches have a lot to offer.

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Discover Northumberland Beaches

Sandy beaches, quiet beaches, the stunning Northumberland coast has it all.

Full List of Northumberland Beaches

Know the name of the beach you are looking for? See the full list of beautiful beaches in Northumberland – in alphabetical order.

Alnmouth Beach

Lovely Alnmouth beach stretches around of the mouth of the River Aln, with wide sandy areas, rolling…

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Amble Little Shore Beach

Charming Amble Little Shore beach is a a small sandy beach close to the harbour.

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Amble Links Beach

Amble Links Beach is a seven-mile sand, rock and shingle beach backed by grassy dunes.

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Bamburgh Beach

Bamburgh beach, which starts at Harkness Rocks, leading to Seahouses, is an award-winning golden sandy beach overlooked…

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Beadnell Bay

Beadnell Bay is a popular holiday destination on the north east coast with a large golden sandy…

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Blyth South Beach

Beach Sandy Blythe Beach popular with holiday makers and backed by beach huts.

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Boulmer Beach

In the traditional fishing village of Boulmer (actually pronounced ‘Boomer’) the unspoilt sandy stretch of beach attracts nature lovers.

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Budle Bay

Budle Bay or Warren Mill, just north of Banburgh on the Northumberland coast, is a sandy beach…

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Cambois Beach

Cambois Beach is a long sandy beach stretching across the mouth of the Wansbeck estuary. Beach HighlightsLocal…

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Cheswick Sands

Cheswick Sands is a vast sandy beach on the Northumberland coast, with stunning views in every direction….

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Cocklawburn Beach

Cocklawburn Beach just north of Cheswick Sands on the Northumberland coast is sandy with rocky areas perfect…

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Collywell Bay

Collywell Bay Beach on the Northumberland coast.

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Craster Beach

Craster beach is actually a rocky coastline backed by grassland. Charming Craster village with its fishing history…

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Cresswell Beach

Cresswell Beach is a poplular holday spot backed by holiday parks and is dog friendly all year…

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Druridge Bay

Druridge Bay Beach is dog friendly and great for long walks.

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Embleton Beach

Embleton Beach sitting amongst the sand dunes overlooking the splendour of Embleton Bay are about 40 wooden…

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Foxton Beach

Just North of Alnmouth you will find lovely Foxton Beach. It is far quieter than Alnmouth, but lovely and secluded.

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Greens Haven Beach

Visit Greens Haven Beach in Berwick-upon-Tweed its is dog friendly all year round.

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Goswick Sands

Goswick Sands on the Northumberland Coast is a wide expanse of sandy beach, leading to The Holy…

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Hauxley Beach

A nature lovers favourite, Hauxley Beach is a sandy beach with the Hauxley nature reserve close by.

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Holy Island Coves Haven

Visit charming Coves Haven on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is a a quiet sheltered sandy beach, on…

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Holy Island Harbour Beach

Visit Holy Island Harbour Beach Holy Island Harbour Beach is a small beach overlooking the harbour with views to Lindisfarne…

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Holy Island Keel Head

Holy Island Keel Head is a lovely beach which is backed by dunes, on the north coast…

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Holy Island The Links

Holy Island The Links on Holy Island is a large stretch of sandy beach on the north…

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Howdiemont Sands Beach

Howdiemont Sands Beach is a charming beach between Boulmer and Howick on the Northumberland coast.

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Little Beach

Visit Little Beach Just north of the Pier is Little Beach, in Berwick upon Tweed, on the Northumberland Coast. The…

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Longhoughton Steel Beach

At the south side of Howdiemont Sands, Longhoughton Steel Beach is a rural rocky beach backed by dunes, on the Northumberland coast.

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Low Newton Beach

Low Newton Beach is a golden sandy beach popular with windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts.

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Lynemouth Bay

Visit lovely Lynemouth Bay Beach on the Northumberland coast.

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Newbiggin Bay

Newbiggin Bay Beach is dog friendly and great for walks.

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Ross Back Sands

Ross Back Sands is an unspoilt sandy beach between Holy Island and Budle Bay and part…

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Seahouses Beach

Seahouses Beach is a wide golden expanse of sand, that sits just below the Golf Club.

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Seaton Sluice Beach

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Spittal Beach

Spittal Beach, the sandy beach at Spittal runs from the River Tweed to the cliffs at Bears Head.

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St Aidans Beach

St Aidans Beach just south of Budle Bay is in a popular seaside resort and fishing spot.

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Sugar Sands Beach

Sugar Sands Beach is a small sandy beach between Boulmer and Howick which can be reached on…

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Togston Beach

Togston Beach on the Northumberland Coast.

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Warkworth Beach

East facing Warkworth Beach on the Northumberland coast is a great spot for long walks with the dogs.

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Common Questions

The Northumberland Coast Path is part of the North Sea Trail. This path takes you64 miles along the coast from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Dunstanburgh Castle, Warkworth Castle, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Gardens and Bamburgh Castle are just a few of the local historical sites.

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What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

Get active on the beach

Find the best beaches for water sports. Learn to kitesurf, surf or sail at schools around the UK. Lessons are available to suit all abilities.

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