Beaches · North East England
Newbiggin Beach
In or near Cambois.
Newbiggin Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Newbiggin Beach 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 Blyth and Ashington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area NE64.
Photo gallery
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 Beach is a coastal area located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Newbiggin by the Sea (postcode NE64). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under the Cresswell and Newbiggin Shores SSSI and Northumberland Shore SSSI, and is also part of the RAMSAR-listed Northumbria Coast.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1770, -1.5144
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Newbiggin by the Sea
- Postcode
- NE64 6XL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: w822105266 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
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The Couple - Ebb and Flo
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Memorial Archway, Gates, Railings And Boundary Wall To Newbiggin Memorial Park
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Where to eat & stay near Newbiggin Beach
Places to stay
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The Commissioners Quay Inn
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Ellington Caravan Park
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Old Hartley Caravan Club
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Tranwell Farm Camp Site
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📷 5B&Bs · North East England
York House Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Border Minstrel
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The Dock Public House
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Northumberland Arms
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Red House Farm
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newbiggin Beach?
- Newbiggin Beach is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE64 6XL), in the parish of Newbiggin by the Sea.
- What is Newbiggin Beach?
- Newbiggin Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newbiggin Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE64 6XL.
- Is Newbiggin Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Newbiggin Beach is part of the Cresswell and Newbiggin Shores SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Newbiggin Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Newbiggin Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newbiggin Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE64 6XL.