Beaches · North East England
Littlehaven Beach
In or near South Shields.
Littlehaven Beach — beach in South Shields.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0048, -1.4225
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- 0191 456 1617
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Fridays, weekends and school holidays; arcades open daily from 11am weekdays and 10am weekends and holidays.
- Official site
- www.oceanbeach.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q108474263 (CC0)
- commons: Partie nord Herd Sand South Shields South Tyneside 5.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.