What is the water and sand quality of the Seaham Beach?

The coastline of Seaham Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Seaham Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Seaham Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Seaham Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Seaham Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Seaham Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Seaham Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Seaham Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Seaham Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Seaham Beach?

Seaham Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Seaham Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Seaham Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Crows Nest is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Seaham Beach?

There are 284 places to stay in the Seaham Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8602358&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">City Center New Executive Flat</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9157812&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lovely one-bed condo with free parking on premises</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7461631&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunderland City Centre Apartments free parking and Wi-Fi</a></li></ul>

How far is the Seaham Beach from parking?

The Seaham Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Seaham Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Seaham Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are National Trust - Durham Coast located in 2.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Seaham Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Seaham Beach is July. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 8°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Seaham Beach (County Durham) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Seaham Beach (County Durham) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Seaham Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Seaham Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Seaham Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Seaham Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Seaham Beach and the settlement

Photo of Seaham Beach surrounded by mountains

Seaham Beach

Seaham beach

Seaham, United Kingdom

#361 out of 570 in England 1

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Seaham • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Seaham Town Hall Play Park

1.7km

Hiking Area Glass Beach

50m

Park Tommy World War One Soldier Sculpture - Eleven 'O' One

100m

Park Jewels of the Sea Park

100m

Park Durham Heritage Coast

110m

Park Mole Sanctuary

280m

Park Hall Dene Woods

480m

Park Dalton river park

1.1km

Park Deneside Park

1.1km

Park Dawdon Dene Park

1.1km

Cafe Flamingo Bar and Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Seafood Restaurant The Lamp Room

9 - Excellent 150m

Indian Restaurant Ashoka

9.2 - Excellent 150m

Meal Takeaway Gills Fry Fry

8.6 - Excellent 150m

Bar Port of Call Seaham

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Meal Takeaway Downey’s Fish & Chips

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Bar Crows Nest

8.4 - Very good 160m

Coffee Shop The Lookout

8.8 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant Bells Fish and Chips

8 - Very good 200m

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

170m

Ice Cream Shop Chilled OUT Gelato

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Grocery Store ALDI

240m

Discount Store Home Bargains

270m

Discount Store Poundland

310m

Convenience Store Premier

400m

Supermarket Asda Seaham Superstore

410m

Supermarket B&M Express

460m

Supermarket Tesco Express

2km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Durham Coast

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Nose's Point

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Backhouse Park

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Museum Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Keel Square

8.6 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Codex Amiatinus

10 - Exceptional 6km

Tourist Attraction National Glass Centre

6.2km

Tourist Attraction St Peter's Church

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

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About

Seaham Beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 2th place out of 4 beaches in the County Durham region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+11 ^o C +9 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

2.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Seaham • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Seaham Town Hall Play Park

1.7km

Hiking Area Glass Beach

50m

Park Tommy World War One Soldier Sculpture - Eleven 'O' One

100m

Park Jewels of the Sea Park

100m

Park Durham Heritage Coast

110m

Park Mole Sanctuary

280m

Park Hall Dene Woods

480m

Park Dalton river park

1.1km

Park Deneside Park

1.1km

Park Dawdon Dene Park

1.1km

Cafe Flamingo Bar and Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Seafood Restaurant The Lamp Room

9 - Excellent 150m

Indian Restaurant Ashoka

9.2 - Excellent 150m

Meal Takeaway Gills Fry Fry

8.6 - Excellent 150m

Bar Port of Call Seaham

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Meal Takeaway Downey’s Fish & Chips

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Bar Crows Nest

8.4 - Very good 160m

Coffee Shop The Lookout

8.8 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant Bells Fish and Chips

8 - Very good 200m

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

170m

Ice Cream Shop Chilled OUT Gelato

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Grocery Store ALDI

240m

Discount Store Home Bargains

270m

Discount Store Poundland

310m

Convenience Store Premier

400m

Supermarket Asda Seaham Superstore

410m

Supermarket B&M Express

460m

Supermarket Tesco Express

2km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Durham Coast

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Nose's Point

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Backhouse Park

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Museum Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Keel Square

8.6 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Codex Amiatinus

10 - Exceptional 6km

Tourist Attraction National Glass Centre

6.2km

Tourist Attraction St Peter's Church

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

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Transport

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Bus Station

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