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.

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Discover Tyne & Wear Beaches

From award winning family friendly beaches to small secluded bays, the Tyne and Wear coast has something for all ages.

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. Click here to see dog friendly beaches

Browns Bay

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

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Cullercoats Bay

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

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Frenchmans Bay

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

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King Edwards Bay

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

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Littlehaven Beach

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

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Man Haven Bay

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

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Marsden Beach

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

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Roker Beach

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

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Ryhope Beach

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

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Sandhaven Beach

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

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Seaburn Beach

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

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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…

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Tynemouth Longsands

Tynemouth Longsands Blue Flag Award winning Tynemouth Longsands offers an alternative to the well-known surf destinations of Cornwall and…

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Whitley Bay

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

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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.

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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.

Enjoy the beautiful Tyne & Wear coast.

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