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Seaham Hall Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal

Walking, Photography, Swimming

Autumn

Photo: DS Pugh via Geograph.org.uk

Seaham Hall Beach is a beach of sand and shingle on the Durham coast just north of Seaham, known above all for its sea glass. In Victorian times a great bottleworks stood at Seaham, one of the largest in the country, and for decades its waste glass was tipped into the sea. A century of tumbling in t...

10

Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

0

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

3 day, 7 overnight

Sultan's Restaurant​, Shandiz​

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Seaham Hall Beach?
County Durham's heritage coastline hosts this particular spot, just slightly north of the main harbour town. Beachcombers can walk straight onto the shore right below the coastal road.

What type of place is Seaham Hall Beach?
Seaham Hall Beach is a sandy and rocky bay on the Durham Heritage Coast in England.

When is the best time to visit Seaham Hall Beach?
Autumn brings the perfect sea conditions for uncovering bits of glass as rougher waves turn over the shoreline. Checking the tide tables beforehand ensures you arrive right at low water when the sea reveals the widest search area.

What can you do at Seaham Hall Beach?
Searching through the shoreline shingle reveals incredible colourful fragments of old bottleworks glass worn smooth by the North Sea. People also enjoy swimming in the open water or taking photographs of the dramatic coastal cliffs.

How long should I spend at Seaham Hall Beach?
Allowing roughly two or three hours lets you thoroughly explore the tide lines and gather a collection of smooth pebbles. Dedicated glass hunters often stay much longer to make the most of the low tide window.

Where do I park at Seaham Hall Beach?
Spaces for ten vehicles exist nearby, split across three day spots and seven overnight slots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Seaham Hall Beach?
Sultan's Restaurant and Shandiz offer two dining choices close by. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Seaham Hall Beach?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Seaham Hall Beach, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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