Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Ashington, Northumberland

Ashington (Northumberland) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Ashington is a town in southeast Northumberland located 24 km (15 miles) north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Ashington is one of the largest towns in Northumberland where it's growth came from coal miming. The south of the town is bordered by the River Wansbeck whist the North Sea coast at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is about 5 km (3 miles) away.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 24 beaches in Northumberland. You can even take a look at our list of Northumberland dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Ashington Northumberland Coast Map

Ashington Northumberland Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Newbiggin-Bay-beach

Newbiggin Bay Beach

Newbiggin Bay beach has struggled with erosion over the years but with the current sea defenses in place the sandy bay is back to its former glory. Parking and promenade. Read more…
Place to eat

The Rohan Kanhai Pub

The Rohan Kanhai is a Wetherspoon pub in Ashington, Northumberland. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Cresswell-beach

Cresswell Beach

Cresswell beach spans either side of the village on the south part of Druridge Bay. To the north, you have a large sandy beach backed by large areas of sand dunes. To the south, the beach is backed by a caravan park and the headland at low tide exposes some rocks giving some rock pooling opportunities. The shallow beach makes it Read more…
lifeboat

Newbiggin lifeboat station

Newbiggin lifeboat station was established in 1851 by the Duke of Northumberland. The station now operates an inshore lifeboat. The station is only open by appointment and the shop on Sunday only. Read more…
North-Seaton-beach

North Seaton Beach

North Seaton beach is a small beach backed by sand dunes to the north of the River Wansbeck estuary. You have a Hoseasons Sandy Bay park right behind the beach. Read more…
History and heritage

Woodhorn Northumberland Museum Archives & Country Park

Take a journey through the coal town and uncover the life of a coal mining community. Woodhorn also houses 800 years of Northumberland archival artefacts. Read more…
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