Beaches · North East England
The Haven
In or near South Shields.
The Haven is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Les Hull — 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
- Tynemouth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The 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 Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area NE30.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Watch House Museum showcases the history of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, which has been involved in coastal rescues since 1864. Visitors can explore a unique collection of artefacts, including rescue equipment and items recovered from shipwrecks, while enjoying panoramic views from the South tower.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Haven or The Haven may refer to: Harbor or haven, a sheltered body of water where ships can be docked
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.0162, -1.4173
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- 07464 327 603
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday 10am–3pm; closed 14th September to March
- Official site
- tvlb.org
Sources
- osm: w221456197 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Haven (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Haven?
- The Haven is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4DG), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is The Haven?
- The Haven is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Haven?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4DG.
- Is The Haven a protected site?
- Yes — The Haven is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Haven free to visit?
- Yes, The Haven is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Haven?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4DG.