Top Beaches in Northumberland & County Durham

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Surprisingly Secret Beaches

If you dream of wandering mile after mile of uninterrupted white sands, then the beaches in Northumberland & County Durham are for you. Best of all, you’ll often have them all to yourself!

Astonishingly underrated and frequently overlooked, the beaches here are beautifully powdery, impeccably clean and awash with character - these are the sands on which Viking raiders landed, pilgrims trekked and genteel Victorians lazed.

Take the beach at Bamburgh Castle. Immense, dune-backed sands seem to stretch into infinity and above, the towering spectacle of the stronghold itself. It’s beyond atmospheric.

King Edward’s Bay in Tynemouth further ramps up the drama. The picture-postcard cove is the ideal spot for admiring the town’s crumbling castle and priory, while neighbouring Longsands Beach is tailor-made for surfing. The elegant seaside resort is a favourite spot for foodies too.

For something altogether different, head to Seaham Beach and hunt for vivid, multi-coloured sea glass.nty Durham.

Top Beaches in Northumberland & County Durham

Longsands Beach

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Breathe in the sea air and soak up sublime views of the coastline as you walk the beautiful golden sands of this popular beach.

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A family walking along the promenade by the beach at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Newbiggin Promenade

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Wander along Northumberland's longest promenade and breathe in spectacular views of the bay and the UK's first off shore sculpture - The Couple.

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King Edward's Bay

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Overlooked by the historic Tynemouth Priory and Castle is hidden gem King Edward's Bay - a small and popular sandy beach nestled between the cliffs.

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Whitley Bay Beach

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Whitley Bay Links and Beach is a lovely expanse of golden sand flanked by a long promenade that stretches between Cullercoats and St Mary's Lighthouse.

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Beadnell Bay

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Part of the North Northumberland Heritage Coast and set within Northumberland's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is horseshoe-shaped Beadnell Bay.

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Druridge Bay

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Running from Hauxley in the north to Cresswell in the south is Druridge Bay, a golden 7-mile curve of spectacular shoreline and dunes.

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Seahouses Beach

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Seahouses is a historic fishing village with a small bustling harbour, forming part of the Northumberland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its north beach is tranquil and unspoilt.

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A view across the sands of Bamburgh Beach towards Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle Beach

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Beautiful Bamburgh Beach is free of crowds and full of dramatic coastal sights. The sandy beach is sheltered by impressive dunes and overlooked by the majestic Bamburgh Castle.

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Seaham Beach

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Seaham Beach boasts golden sand and pebbles bejewelled with colourful smooth glass stones - a remnant from the days when the town was famed for its glass factory.

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Alnmouth Beach

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In a wide sandy bay at the mouth of the River Aln and on the fringes of a characterful little village is spectacular Alnmouth Beach.

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Crimdon Beach

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Close to two nature reserves and just moments away from the holiday park that shares its name, Crimdon Dene Beach is a lovely long stretch of golden sand.

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