Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.185, -1.515 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 30 87 |
| Population: | 6,308 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a small seaside town on the coast of Northumberland in north‑east England, sitting on the edge of the North Sea. It has a long sandy beach and an extended promenade with modern sea defences that were part of a local regeneration effort, making it a popular spot for local walkers and families and offering straightforward access to coastal walks.
Historically the town grew from fishing and the coal industry, and remnants of that heritage still shape the built environment and local identity. Today the economy leans more on tourism, local services and commuting to nearby centres such as Newcastle upon Tyne, while community projects, sea‑side events and public art on the seafront help sustain a strong, community‑minded feel.
Postcode districts covering Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 13.7 miles
- Sunderland 20.2 miles
- South Shields 14.5 miles
- Gateshead 17 miles
- Washington 19.6 miles
- Wallsend 12.7 miles
- Newburn 16.5 miles
- Whitley Bay 9.7 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 23.7 miles
- Blyth 4.2 miles
- Chester-le-Street 22.5 miles
- Cramlington 7.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newbiggin Central and East Ward 0.2 miles
- Seaton with Newbiggin West Ward 1 mile
- Woodhorn Built-up area 1.3 miles
- College Ward 1.7 miles
- Lynemouth Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Hirst Ward 2 miles
- Ashington Built-up area 2 miles
- Ashington Central Ward 2.1 miles
- Haydon Ward 2.4 miles
- Cambois Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bomarsund Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Sleekburn Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
NE64 6SB, NE64 6AF, NE64 6DH, NE64 6PW, NE64 6HE, NE64 6SQ, NE64 6PJ, NE64 6LD, NE64 6HF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 12.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 46.8 miles
- Pegswood Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Widdrington Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Ad
- The Queens Head 0.3 miles
- The Portland Hotel 2.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 9.4 miles
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8.1 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 10 miles
Local points of interest
- Bluebell Wood Forest 6.5 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 7 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 9.2 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 10.5 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 10.8 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 12.1 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.9 miles
- Arbeia museum Museum 12.9 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 13.4 miles