Coldingham Bay
Coldingham Bay is a garden, park & outdoor in Scottish Borders, Scotland. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Scottish Borders Council: free sandy bay with toilets, a beach café, beach huts and beach wheelchairs; RNLI lifeguards in the bathing season. |
|---|---|
| Opening times | Open all the time. |
| Best time to go | Low tide for rock pools; summer weekdays. |
| School holiday tip | Late August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Small car park opposite the beach; two disabled spaces at the beach. |
| Food | Beach café and toilets. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Sheltered sandy bay near St Abbs with beach huts, a beach café, toilets and RNLI lifeguards in summer. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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