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Featherbed Rocks is a rocky outcrop situated a short distance north of Seaham Harbour. The outcrop lies next to Dalton Burn, a small shingle beach where sand is exposed at low tide. At low tide, a sandy beach is revealed, and the rocks provide an ideal location for rockpooling.
Until the 1950s, Featherbed Rocks was home to a sea stack or arch, which possibly resembled a four-poster bed, likely giving rise to the name of this part of the coastline. However, due to coastal erosion, the sea stack or arch has disappeared, leaving behind an area of rock shelving that can be accessed at low tide.
A small, sandy beach, backed by rocks, lies between Featherbed Rocks and Seaham Marina. A steel sculpture, created by artist Ray Lonsdale, stands behind this beach, depicting a First World War soldier sitting on an ammunition box. The sculpture is locally known as Tommy. Parking is available along the B1287 North Road, a short walk north of the rocks, or south of the rocks next to Seaham Marina. A range of cafes and shops, including a Sainsbury's supermarket, can be found nearby. Additional amenities are available in Seaham.
Seaham Harbour is home to a small sheltered sandy beach, known as Slope beach, which is popular with both visitors and locals. The harbour walls provide a sheltered swimming area, attracting swimmers throughout the year. Ample parking is available near the seafront.
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| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 36% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 6°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
The tide at Featherbed Rocks Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:30 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:20 AM tomorrow.
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Food available
Shops
Car parking is available near the harbour.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Seaham
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NZ430498
Coordinates: 54°50'29"N 1°19'51"W
Mapcode: GBR MD4G.M8
What 3 Words: gaps.crumples.submerged
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: County Durham
Parish: Seaham
Nearest postcode: SR7 7EZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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