Redcar Beach and Beacon
Redcar Beach and Beacon is a garden, park & outdoor in Teesside, England. 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 Tees Valley official listing: the 80ft Redcar Beacon 'vertical pier' gives 360-degree views of the seafront and is lit up at night. Long sandy beach and promenade. 1 Newcomen Terrace TS10 1AT (01642 774774). Check opening times before you go. |
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| Best time to go | Weekday mornings; evenings to see the Beacon lit up. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Food | The Beacon Lounge (pizza, paninis, drinks) plus seafront cafés. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Long sandy beach and promenade with the 80ft Redcar Beacon viewing tower. |
| 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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