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Beaches · North East England

Shippersea Bay

In or near Easington Colliery.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Shippersea Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.

National Trust sign at Shippersea Bay - geograph.org.uk - 5636880

Mat Fascione — 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
Horden · 4.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shippersea Bay is a beach on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area SR8.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shippersea Bay is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Easington Colliery, postcode SR8. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its ecological significance as part of the Durham Coast SSSI.

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Coordinates
54.8010, -1.3120
Parish
Easington Colliery
Postcode
SR8 3UX
Parliamentary constituency
Easington
Nearest railway station
Horden — 4.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shippersea Bay?
Shippersea Bay is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR8 3UX), in the parish of Easington Colliery.
What is Shippersea Bay?
Shippersea Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shippersea Bay?
The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.1 km away. The nearest town is Easington Colliery. Drivers can use postcode SR8 3UX.
Is Shippersea Bay a protected site?
Yes — Shippersea Bay is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Shippersea Bay free to visit?
Yes, Shippersea Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Shippersea Bay?
The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR8 3UX.