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Newbiggin by the Sea Tourist Information


Newbiggin By The Sea is an attractive seaside town which, over the centuries, has made good use of its links with the sea. At one time the town was third only in importance to London and Hull for the shipping of corn, and it still maintains a small fleet of the traditional Northumbrian fishing cobles. Cod caught by these boats can be enjoyed at restaurants in the town.

There is a long and proud association with the RNLI. The Lifeboat Station was first established in 1851 following a fishing disaster, and the boathouse itself is the oldest in operation in the country. Visitors are welcome to see the fascinating displays on show at the Lifeboat Station. Nearby is the church of St. Bartholomew, a beautiful medieval church perched on the cliff top, it has offered hope to many storm weary fishermen and sailors for centuries.

Newbiggin By The Sea has been popular as a holiday destination since the early twentieth century. Visitors today can still enjoy a traditional treat of home made ice cream, served at the Rivera Café in the Piazza. A visit to the Cafe is worthwhile to see the original 1930's Art Deco Shop.

A range of sports facilities are available at Newbiggin Sports centre.

 

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Attractions:
  Woodhorn Museum  1 Mile
  Seaton Delaval Hall  7 Miles
  Stephenson Railway Museum  11 Miles
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Towns:
  Woodhorn  <1 Mile
  Hirst  2 Miles
  Ashington  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Mike Rogerson Estate Agents Ltd  2 Miles
  Rickard Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors  2 Miles
  Halifax Estate Agents  4 Miles
Hotels:
  Longhirst Hall  5 Miles
  Waterford Lodge Hotel  7 Miles
  The Queens Head Hotel  7 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Coras  10 Miles
  Coquet Cottage  10 Miles
  Seafront Apartments  11 Miles
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Campsites:
  Sandy Bay Holiday Park  1 Mile
  Cresswell TowersHoliday Park  3 Miles
  Whitley Bay Holiday Park  8 Miles

Cinema: UCI Silverlink  12 Miles

TIC: Morpeth Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01670 500700  7 Miles


Attractions near Newbiggin by the Sea
Seaton Delaval Hall (7 Miles)*
Seaton Delaval Hall is a splendid English baroque house, regarded by many as Sir John Vanbrugh's masterpiece.
Stephenson Railway Museum (11 Miles)*
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Railway Museum in North Shields.
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth (11 Miles)*
Take the ultimate undersea safari at the award-winning Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth where there's a world of underwater adventure just waiting to be discovered.
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Towns near Newbiggin by the Sea
Woodhorn Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*
Hirst Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Ashington Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
There is no escape from the fact that coal was largely responsible for the development of Ashington. Prior to the first efforts to extract coal early in the nineteenth century, the town was little more than a collection of farms.
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Hotels near Newbiggin by the Sea
Longhirst Hall (5 Miles)*
Nestled in rural Northumberland, Longhirst Hall - a member of Classic British Hotels, offers 77 en suite bedrooms, two golf courses and tree lined trails, two bars and the Boyson Restaurant offering the finest local and organic produce, all set within ...
Newcastle, Holiday Inn (10 Miles)*
A modern hotel set in 16 acres of land to the north of Newcastle near the junction of the A1 and A19. Equipped with large air conditioned bedrooms, the Convivium Restaurant, and the Mercury Bar.
York House Hotel (10 Miles)*
The York House Hotel is a 4 star family run quality guest accomodation.Ideally positioned to access all areas of Tyne & Wear, and only 15 minutes from Newcastle city centre.
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Self Catering near Newbiggin by the Sea
Coras (10 Miles)*
This stone built house is just a few minutes walk from the centre of Amble with its beach, marina, fishing harbour and popular Sunday quayside market. Amble is situated on the Northumberland Heritage Coast.
Coquet Cottage (10 Miles)*
Coquet Cottage is a traditional stone built terraced house located minutes away from Queen Street host to a mixture of shops, pubs, cafes, banks etc. At the far end of Queen Street is the new Town Square and Visitors Centre.
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