Beaches

Seaham beach is a 'hidden gem'.

The 'hidden gem' County Durham beach where Lord Byron once honeymooned

A view towards Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

A view towards Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Northumberland's Hauxley offers a stunning beach, nature walks and best bird-watching

‘Hidden gem’ beach once named top UK 'secret spot' that welcomes dogs all year round

Skinningrove on the northern Yorkshire Coast,

Skinningrove on the northern Yorkshire Coast,

This little‑known North Yorkshire beach has rockpools, wildlife and total peace

Golden sand and clear water give this Northumberland bay an almost Mediterranean feel

Where in the North East is best for rock pools?

Where in the North East is best for rock pools?

North East rock pooling guide - the best spots and what you might find

Blackhall Beach

Blackhall Beach

Six North East beaches the crowds haven't found yet - perfect for half term

The ‘chocolate box’ Northumberland village so beautiful people can’t stop coming back

‘Hidden gem’ East Cleveland beach with golden sand, big views and dog‑friendly rules

North East beach once again wins national Seaside Award for high standards

Five under-the-radar beaches in County Durham and Northumberland worth visiting

Tynmouth Longsands beach

Tynmouth Longsands beach

Park and beach dog bans to face public review as council asks for residents’ opinions

What will a fiver get you at these North East beaches?

What will a fiver get you at these North East beaches?

What £5 really gets you at different beaches along the North East coast

Boulmer Beach, Northumberland

Boulmer Beach, Northumberland

Quicksand warning issued at popular beach after serious hazard reported

Seaton Carew's North Gare beach.

Seaton Carew's North Gare beach.

County Durham's cleanest beaches to visit this bank holiday as latest data released

Cambois could be the perfect spot for bank holiday weekend - but how do you pronounce it?

Cambois could be the perfect spot for bank holiday weekend - but how do you pronounce it?

Northumberland beach everyone mispronounces – and why it’s perfect this bank holiday

Even Robson Green loves this North East seaside village

Even Robson Green loves this North East seaside village

North East 'chocolate box’ seaside village loved by Robson Green named best for 2026

Scarborough South Bay has 'won' a 'Brown Flag'.

Scarborough South Bay has 'won' a 'Brown Flag'.

Scarborough beach on 'top of the plops' for bad water quality, winning 'Brown Flag'

Cullercoats Bay.

Cullercoats Bay.

Are North East beaches safe to swim this bank holiday? Latest water quality ratings

The 'hidden' beaches in the North East you could visit this bank holiday.

The 'hidden' beaches in the North East you could visit this bank holiday.

Seven hidden beaches in the North East to escape the bank holiday crowds

North East beach 'wins' Brown Flag and hits 'top of the plops' ranking for third time

Littlehaven beach in South Shields has been named one of the worst in the country for water quality.

Littlehaven beach in South Shields has been named one of the worst in the country for water quality.

North East beach wins 'Brown Flag' for uncleanliness for second year in a row

The North East beach rules you could be breaking without knowing

This North East coastal spot has one of the UK’s 'cleanest and safest' beaches

This North East coastal spot has one of the UK’s 'cleanest and safest' beaches

This North East beach at one of the world’s 'most beautiful' bays is a hidden gem

'All in all, a gem of a location'

'All in all, a gem of a location'

The 'hidden gem' North Yorkshire beach visitors rave is their coastal 'happy place'

Cullercoats Bay

Cullercoats Bay

Two North East beaches named among most unclean in country with 'poor' water quality

Discover Saltburn Beach – The coastal gem loved by locals and tourists alike

Bamburgh in Northumberland

Bamburgh in Northumberland

North East beach named third best in world by TripAdvisor - beating Hawaii and Brazil

Cresswell Beach

Cresswell Beach

Why this 'hidden' beach is winning praise from visitors right across the UK

Roker Beach could be the home of saunas after Sunderland council vowed to bring a 'premium wellness experience' to the coast.

Roker Beach could be the home of saunas after Sunderland council vowed to bring a 'premium wellness experience' to the coast.

Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council wants to bring 'premium wellness experience' to beaches

Two North East beaches top list for best to visit in UK this Autumn

Two North East beaches top list for best to visit in UK this Autumn

Two 'cosy' North East coastal gems named top beaches to visit this autumn

Beachgoers at Saltburn

Beachgoers at Saltburn

Sunseekers flock to beaches to make most of scorching mid-August weather

5 of the best beaches you can visit from County Durham without a car

Northumberland: Alnmouth, Amble, Beadnell, Newbiggin

Northumberland: Alnmouth, Amble, Beadnell, Newbiggin

Four North East beaches within 30 minutes of each other named top wild swimming spots

Roker Beach in Sunderland won a Blue Flag award this year.

Roker Beach in Sunderland won a Blue Flag award this year.

This North East beach is a 'hidden gem' that you should visit

Cullercoats beach has been named among the worst in the country for water quality.

Cullercoats beach has been named among the worst in the country for water quality.

North East beach 'wins' Brown Flag award for worst water quality again

Roker Beach in Sunderland won a Blue Flag award this year.

Roker Beach in Sunderland won a Blue Flag award this year.

Five North East beaches dubbed amongst the best in the UK with Blue Flag award

Dog owners could be fined up to £1,000 on a beach from May 1.

Dog owners could be fined up to £1,000 on a beach from May 1.

Dog owners could face £1,000 fine for breaking beach rule from May

This year, 33 of the region’s 34 bathing waters have been rated either ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, showing the success of decades-long investment in water quality

This year, 33 of the region’s 34 bathing waters have been rated either ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, showing the success of decades-long investment in water quality

Which beaches are safe to swim at in the North East – and where you should avoid

From County Durham to North Tyneside, a combination of byelaws and national beach regulations comes into play during the busy summer season

From County Durham to North Tyneside, a combination of byelaws and national beach regulations comes into play during the busy summer season

The North East beach rules everyone should know this summer - including dog bans

Seaham Hall Beach

Seaham Hall Beach

The County Durham coastline location named as 'beach haven' by visitors

Condé Nast Traveller: Three beaches listed on UK's best 56: Filey Brigg, North Yorkshire, Whitley Bay, Tyneside, and South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Condé Nast Traveller: Three beaches listed on UK's best 56: Filey Brigg, North Yorkshire, Whitley Bay, Tyneside, and South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Three beaches in our region named in UK's best 56 list by top travel website

Blackhall Beach

Blackhall Beach

How this County Durham beach has been transformed into 'perfect' spot over the years

Bamburgh Beach, one of Northumberland’s most breathtaking coastal gems, has been named the third-best winter beach walk in Britain by Country Living Magazine

Bamburgh Beach, one of Northumberland’s most breathtaking coastal gems, has been named the third-best winter beach walk in Britain by Country Living Magazine

'Stunning' North East beach with 'perfect sand' named in UK 10 best walks

North East beach crowned 'UK's best winter walk' - and it's easy to see why

North East and North Yorkshire beaches that will allow dogs from October 1

North East and North Yorkshire beaches that will allow dogs from October 1

LISTED: The North East and North Yorkshire beaches that will soon be dog friendly

We've assessed the water quality ratings from the past three years for the county's beaches to find out where it is safe to swim – and where you should be looking to swerve

We've assessed the water quality ratings from the past three years for the county's beaches to find out where it is safe to swim – and where you should be looking to swerve

The North East beaches where it's safe to swim - and the ones you should avoid

The best and worst beaches in the North East when it comes to cleanliness have been ranked.

The best and worst beaches in the North East when it comes to cleanliness have been ranked.

RANKED: The best and worst beaches in the North East for cleanliness

The best and worst beaches in County Durham and Teesside when it comes to cleanliness have been ranked

The best and worst beaches in County Durham and Teesside when it comes to cleanliness have been ranked

RANKED: The best and worst beaches in County Durham and Teesside for cleanliness

On Sunday (July 21), the blue jellyfish were spotted at Redcar Beach - with the animals scattered across the sand next to dog walkers and people enjoying the sun

On Sunday (July 21), the blue jellyfish were spotted at Redcar Beach - with the animals scattered across the sand next to dog walkers and people enjoying the sun

Blue jellyfish 'invade' beach as high temperatures bring them on to sand

Beaches in the North East.

Beaches in the North East.

Study reveals the dirtiest beaches in the North East - is your favourite on the list?

Four of the top North East beaches, as chosen by Echo Readers.

Four of the top North East beaches, as chosen by Echo Readers.

The best beaches in the North East - according to Northern Echo readers

Weever fish, also known as sting fish, are found in both sandy and muddy sea beds and pose a very serious threat.

Weever fish, also known as sting fish, are found in both sandy and muddy sea beds and pose a very serious threat.

All UK dog owners and swimmers warned about poisonous fish found on beaches

The RNIL have shared advice on how to deal with weever fish (Getty)

The RNIL have shared advice on how to deal with weever fish (Getty)

All UK dog owners and swimmers warned about poisonous fish found on beaches