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.