Piers · North East England
Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater
In or near Lynemouth.
Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater is a seaside pier on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. 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 2.9 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 Fisherman's Breakwater is a pier located in Newbiggin by the Sea in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of designated sites including the Cresswell and Newbiggin Shores SSSI and the Northumberland Shore SSSI, as well as the RAMSAR-designated Northumbria Coast.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1841, -1.5050
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Newbiggin by the Sea
- Postcode
- NE64 6DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Phone
- +44 1670 811951
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.newbigginmaritimecentre.org
Sources
- osm: w31541061 (ODbL)
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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Time Capsule
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Lifeboat Station
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Newbiggin Lifeboat Station
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Newbiggin Rocket House Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
The Couple Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
The Couple Garden
Gardens · 0.3 km
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Newbiggin Maritime Centre
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Spirit of Place
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Buoy 11
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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.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
The Lifeboat Station
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Where to eat & stay near Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater
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
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.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Dock Public House
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📷 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater?
- Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE64 6DB), in the parish of Newbiggin by the Sea.
- What is Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater?
- Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE64 6DB.
- Is Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater a protected site?
- Yes — Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater 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 Fisherman's Breakwater free to visit?
- Yes, Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newbiggin Fisherman's Breakwater?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE64 6DB.