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This beach is both pebbly and sandy and is overlooked by the 139ft high Marsden Rock. The beach is a quiet place to visit with the family if you want to take a paddle, go rockpooling or explore the caves. Right next to the beach there is an unusual pub, which is part of a cave.

Somewhere To Eat?

There is a pub right by the beach serving meals and drinks.

Are There Toilets?

There are public toilets on the beach.

Where Shall I Park?

There's a National Trust car park it's free for members.

Features

  • Outdoor
  • Open All Year

Category

Beaches

Beaches

Suitable For

3-5

3-5

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Claire’s Tip

Claire's Tips
"There are steps down to this beach, so be prepared!"

Opening Times

All year, daily.

Price Information

  • All: Free

Facilities

ToiletsParking

How To Get There

  • Marsden Beach, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE34 7BS
  • Website

Directions

From the A1018 turn off onto the A1300 heading east. Stay on this road until the end, then turn right onto the A183 (Coast Road) the beach will be on your lefthand side.

Static google map of Marsden Beach

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