Seaham Beach
Seaham Beach is a garden, park & outdoor in County Durham, 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 Visit County Durham: free, dog-friendly rocky and sandy beach about a mile long, with lots of rock pools. Known for sea glass washed up from old glassworks. SR7 7AF. |
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| Opening times | Open all the time. |
| Best time to go | Low tide for rock pools and sea glass; weekday mornings. |
| 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 |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Mile-long rocky and sandy beach famous for sea glass, with rock pools and a harbour. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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