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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · North East England

Littlehaven Beach

In or near South Shields.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Littlehaven Beach — beach in South Shields.

Littlehaven Beach, beaches in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
South Shields · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Littlehaven Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in South Shields". Coordinates: 55.0048°, -1.4225°.

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Official information

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park is a free-entry amusement park located in South Shields, featuring a variety of outdoor rides and arcades. Visitors can enjoy attractions such as laser tag, a pirate ship ride, and various arcade games.

Place summary

Littlehaven Beach is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the South Tyneside area. It is known for its coastal scenery and local amenities. The beach is part of an unparished area, designated with the postcode NE33.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.0048, -1.4225
Parish
South Tyneside, unparished area
Postcode
NE33 2JX
Parliamentary constituency
South Shields
Phone
0191 456 1617
Nearest railway station
South Shields1.1 km
Opening
Fridays, weekends and school holidays; arcades open daily from 11am weekdays and 10am weekends and holidays.

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Littlehaven Beach?
Littlehaven Beach is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2JX), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
What is Littlehaven Beach?
Littlehaven Beach — beach in South Shields.
How do I get to Littlehaven Beach?
The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2JX.
Is Littlehaven Beach free to visit?
Yes, Littlehaven Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Littlehaven Beach?
The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2JX.