Beaches in Newcastle upon Tyne
4 best beaches to visit in Newcastle upon Tyne
Sandy beach, Aquarium, For kids
The most famous beach in the Newcastle area is called Long Sands and it is popular not only among swimming and sunbathing enthusiasts, but also among surfers. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-long-sands] Long Sands Beach lies between the towns of Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, below a cliff about 20 metres high and sand and grass dunes. This is why it is separated…
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Sandy beach, Promenade
Whitley Bay is, in our opinion, the most beautiful beach and seaside resort in the Newcastle area. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-whitley-bay] Whitley Bay beach is covered in fine sand, which is comfortable not only for relaxing but also for long walks. The entire beach is over 3km long and has a beautiful pedestrian promenade running along it, ending at St.…
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Sandy beach, Cliff, For kids
The sandy beach at Cullercoats Bay is sandwiched under a 15-metre cliff between the much longer and better-known Whitley Bay and Long Sands beaches. [btn "Find a hotel with sea views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-cullercoats] Cullercoats Beach is roughly 100 metres long and protected from the waves of the open sea by two stone jetties, a change from the larger beaches. This is also why…
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Amusement park, For kids, Sandy beach
Enjoy a family trip to South Shields and visit the largest theme park in the North of England. Over 40 attractions especially for children can be found at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Some of the most popular include several slides and water slides, chain rides and of course the Ferris wheel. [btn "The best hotels for families with children" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-oceanpark] Don't forget…
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