Marsden Beach
South Shields, South Tyneside
A sandy bay sheltered by limestone cliffs and overlooked by the 139ft high Marsden rock which is renowned for it's seabird colonies. Photo shows a pub at the base of cliffs in Marsden Bay, accessed via a lift and with several bars within caves.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Public toiletsA pub and a campsite are all next to the beach
Further facilities available close-by
Activities
Exploring the rock pools and the cavesVisiting the nearby lighthouse and museum
Nature and Wildlife
Sumpters Lighthouse is within walking distance on the cliffs to the south. The area is known for it's seabird colonies. especially Marsden Rock.Parking
National trust car parks (a charge applies to non-members).Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoAwards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: South ShieldsCounty: South Tyneside
Latitude/Longitude: 54.9779, -1.37498
Postcode: NE34 7BS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
just off the A1083 South Shields to Sunderland road.Nearest Railway Stations
Sunderland (Approx. 5 miles away)Heworth (Approx. 7 miles away)
Manors (Approx. 9 miles away)
Seaham (Approx. 10 miles away)
Newcastle (Approx. 10 miles away)
Tourist Information
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery Ocean Road South Shields NE33 2HZ Telephone: 0191 454 6612 Email: museum.tic@southtyneside.gov.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach