Natural landmarks · North East England
Newbiggin Bay
In or near Lynemouth.
Newbiggin Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Newbiggin Bay is a named natural feature in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cresswell and Newbiggin Shores SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Newbiggin Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal area is characterised by its distinctive sandy beach and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The bay offers opportunities for walking and observing local wildlife, making it a notable feature of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.1833, -1.5000
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Newbiggin by the Sea
- Postcode
- NE64 6DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641719 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Time Capsule
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater
Piers · 0.3 km
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Museums · 0.3 km
The Newbiggin Art Trail
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Buoy 11
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Spirit of Place
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
The Lifeboat Station
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Newbiggin Lifeboat Station
Other places · 0.5 km
Newbiggin Rocket House Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
The Couple Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
The Couple Garden
Gardens · 0.6 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Time Capsule
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Time Capsule — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea — Grade I listed church in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Piers · North East England
Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater
Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North East England
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newbiggin Maritime Centre — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
The Newbiggin Art Trail
The Newbiggin Art Trail — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Buoy 11
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Where to eat & stay near Newbiggin Bay
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Commissioners Quay Inn
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Ellington Caravan Park
Ellington Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Old Hartley Caravan Club
Old Hartley Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Tranwell Farm Camp Site
Tranwell Farm Camp Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Silvercarrs Caravan Park
Silvercarrs Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Dock Public House
The Dock Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Border Minstrel
Border Minstrel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Northumberland Arms
Northumberland Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
Red House Farm
Red House Farm in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newbiggin Bay?
- Newbiggin Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE64 6DB), in the parish of Newbiggin by the Sea.
- What is Newbiggin Bay?
- Newbiggin Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Newbiggin Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE64 6DB.
- Is Newbiggin Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Newbiggin Bay is part of the Cresswell and Newbiggin Shores SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Newbiggin Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE64 6DB.