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Tyne & Wear Beaches

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

Find your favourite Tyne & Wear Beaches

Find beaches on the Tyne & Wear coast in the north east of England. There are 4 stunning blue flag beaches in Tyne & Wear, family friendly destinations and broad golden sandy beaches great for water sports and surfing.

Full List of Tyne & Wear Beaches

Do you know the name of the beach you are looking for? See our full list of beaches in Tyne & Wear in alphabetical order.

Browns Bay

Visit Browns Bay, this small bay just along from Cullercoats doesn’t have a beach, but is popular with scuba divers.

Cullercoats Bay

Cullercoats Bay is a small sandy beach in Tyne and Wear popular with families in the summer season.

Frenchmans Bay

Frenchmans Bay is a small bay just south of Sandhaven beach on the South Tyneside Coastal Trail.

King Edwards Bay

King Edwards Bay Great for surfing, North East facing King Edwards Bay, sheltered by cliffs and grassy banks.

Littlehaven Beach

Littlehaven Beach in South Shields on the mouth of the River Tyne, looking out over the North…

Man Haven Bay

Man Haven Bay A small bay between Frenchmans bay and Marsden Rock.

Marsden Beach

Marsden Beach Marsden Beach in South Shields is a sandy bay backed by cliffs reached by either a lift…

Roker Beach

Blue flag award winning Roker Beach in Sunderland with a stunning sandy beach and attractions for the…

Ryhope Beach

Ryhope Beach just north of Seaham, once a popular seaside destination, now much smaller than it was…

Sandhaven Beach

Sandhaven Beach in South Tyneside is an award winning wide golden sandy beach perfect for a day…

Seaburn Beach

Seaburn Beach, award winning Seaburn beach is a popular family friendly sandy beach on the North East Coast.

St Mary’s Bay

St Mary’s Bay A small bay on the North Tyneside coast next to the causeway leading to St Mary’s.

Tynemouth Longsands

Tynemouth Longsands Blue Flag Award winning Tynemouth Longsands offers an alternative to other well-known surf destinations.

Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay Blue flag award winning Whitley Bay on the north Tyneside coast is a favourite seaside holiday destination.

Tyne & Wear Beach Days

This stretch of coastline is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of its people, who have transformed the once-thriving shipbuilding industry into a hub of culture and innovation.

The Tyne & Wear coastline is more than just an urban landscape. It possesses a natural beauty that reveals itself in the quieter moments. Stroll along the golden sands of Tynemouth or Whitley Bay, and you’ll encounter a serene side, inviting you to slow down and appreciate the simple pleasures of building sandcastles or flying a kite.

Coastal Walks and Trails The Tyne & Wear coastline offers excellent opportunities for coastal walks and trails. The coastal walk from St Mary’s Island to Roker Pier in Sunderland is particularly scenic, taking in Tynemouth Priory and Marsden Bay along the way.

COASTAL EVENTS

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Common Questions

There are 6 Blue Flag beaches in Tyne and Wear. King Edwards Bay, Roker Beach, Sandhaven Beach, Seaburn Beach, Tynemouth Longsands and Whitley Bay.

Tynemouth Longsands is a popular surfing beach on the Tyne and Wear coast.

Explore other areas near Tyne & Wear

Explore the miles of coastline with popular seaside destinations, coastal walks and water sports. Find more beaches in the northeast coast of England, covering the counties of Durham, East Riding, Northumberland, Yorkshire. Stop off at a beach for the day or walk or cycle the coastal trails.

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