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Sunderland Seaburn Beach

(Whitburn Sands )

Tyne and Wear, England


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Sunderland's Seaburn Beach is a popular family-friendly destination on the North East Coast of England. .

Seaburn Beach is a gently sloping sandy resort beach measuring approximately 1.5 kilometres in length, located to the north of Sunderland. The beach is backed by a promenade for most of its length, providing a pleasant walking route for visitors.

The beach is fairly wide and flat, with a sandy shoreline that is generally kept clean, although occasionally stormy weather can deposit seaweed here. The beach's geology is particularly interesting at the north shore.

The beach is popular for bathing, as well as for sailing, surfing, and other watersports. A promenade runs alongside the beach, making it a good place to take a stroll, either northwards or south towards Roker, where there is a car park and small children's play area. There are hotels, shops, and plenty of places to eat on the other side of the road to the promenade, as well as a couple of places to stop for snacks along the promenade.

Seaburn Beach has received awards and is a popular destination for families. Visitors can enjoy seaside attractions, including an amusement park and arcades, promenades, children's areas, fish and chip shops, and ice cream vendors.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 86%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 19mph
Tonight
Chance of rain 33%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Sunderland Seaburn Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:45 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:57 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Sunderland Seaburn Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Roker & Seaburn Beaches (1.1 miles)
National Glass Centre (1.7 miles)
Stadium Of Light (1.8 miles)
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas (2.3 miles)
Souter lighthouse (2.3 miles)
The Ship Isis (2.3 miles)
Laser Quest Sunderland (2.3 miles)
Clue HQ Sunderland (2.3 miles)
Herrington Country Park (4.3 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Seaburn, Sunderland

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NZ406604

Coordinates: 54°56'13"N 1°22'0"W

Mapcode: GBR VFY.86

What 3 Words: lend.milky.editor

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: Sunderland

Nearest postcode: SR6 8AB

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