Beaches · North East England
Man Haven
In or near South Shields.
Man Haven is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Man Haven is a beach on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the South Shields parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area NE34.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Man Haven is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of South Tyneside (postcode NE34). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Durham Coast SSSI and is also recognised under the RAMSAR convention for the Northumbria Coast.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9862, -1.3852
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE34 7TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester — 3 km
Sources
- osm: w720181678 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Man Haven?
- Man Haven is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE34 7TY), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Man Haven?
- Man Haven is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Man Haven?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE34 7TY.
- Is Man Haven a protected site?
- Yes — Man Haven is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is Man Haven free to visit?
- Yes, Man Haven is free to enter.
- How do I get to Man Haven?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE34 7TY.