This stunning coastline offers a unique blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage. The dramatic cliffs and scenic views of the North Sea are punctuated by the remnants of a once-thriving mining industry, with old collieries and pit villages dotting the landscape. The Trust's work in the area has helped to restore habitats and conserve wildlife, including the rare Durham Argus butterfly and the iconic Little Tern. Visitors can explore the coastline on foot or by bike, taking in the sights and sounds of this fascinating region.
Easy walking along the coastal path. Lots of interesting structures to investigate both natural, like sea stacks, fossilised trees or man-made like the evocative Tommy statue. Parking is free at Nose's point and Chemical beach but limited spaces. Busiest beach for sea glass is Seaham Hall beach, which has steps down to the beach from another free carpark. This carpark has a lovely cafe as well.
It's an amazing coast line. I'm surprised how no many people go there. It's clean, and feels remote. On a sunny day in summer, water was cool.
Angel of the north, I was very surprised when we found this as I was honestly expecting it to be taller and I nearly drove passed it. What a great sculpture and we enjoyed reading all about it.
Can be bleak but nice for walks DURHAM Council has just introduced parking fees. The Noses point belongs to the Coal Board gifted to people of Seaham
Great spot with an amazing view of the coast with a footpath that you can walk along. The way going down the beach is quite steep so just be careful. The place is not to crowded and the cove is wide and tranquil nice to have a picnic and chill watching over the panoramic view of the sea and listening to the waves.
Perfect place for a walk with the dog along the cliff tops or even along the Blast beach on a sunny day. Hot drinks vendor in Nose's point car park for those who haven't brought refreshments with them. Plenty of space for kids to run around. Favourite place for fishermen to spend hours drowning worms in the hope of catching something a bit bigger. Plenty of car parking spaces for more than 50 vehicles. Not quite as enjoyable when the heavens open though
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Easy walking along the coastal path. Lots of interesting structures to investigate both natural, like sea stacks, fossilised trees or man-made like the evocative Tommy statue. Parking is free at Nose's point and Chemical beach but limited spaces. Busiest beach for sea glass is Seaham Hall beach, which has steps down to the beach from another free carpark. This carpark has a lovely cafe as well.
It's an amazing coast line. I'm surprised how no many people go there. It's clean, and feels remote. On a sunny day in summer, water was cool.
Angel of the north, I was very surprised when we found this as I was honestly expecting it to be taller and I nearly drove passed it. What a great sculpture and we enjoyed reading all about it.
Can be bleak but nice for walks DURHAM Council has just introduced parking fees. The Noses point belongs to the Coal Board gifted to people of Seaham
Great spot with an amazing view of the coast with a footpath that you can walk along. The way going down the beach is quite steep so just be careful. The place is not to crowded and the cove is wide and tranquil nice to have a picnic and chill watching over the panoramic view of the sea and listening to the waves.
Perfect place for a walk with the dog along the cliff tops or even along the Blast beach on a sunny day. Hot drinks vendor in Nose's point car park for those who haven't brought refreshments with them. Plenty of space for kids to run around. Favourite place for fishermen to spend hours drowning worms in the hope of catching something a bit bigger. Plenty of car parking spaces for more than 50 vehicles. Not quite as enjoyable when the heavens open though
