Newbiggin by the Sea
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.185, -1.52 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 30 87 |
| Population: | 6,308 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Newbiggin by the Sea sits on the Northumberland coast in north‑east England, facing the North Sea and within easy reach of Newcastle upon Tyne, Ashington and Blyth. The town is set around a long sandy bay with dunes, a promenade and a small historic harbour, making it a popular spot for coastal walks, birdwatching and day visitors exploring the wider Northumberland coastline.
Historically a fishing village that later handled coal exports, Newbiggin by the Sea saw decline with the loss of those industries but has experienced steady regeneration through improved sea defences, community projects and a focus on tourism. The town retains a strong local community spirit, with seasonal visitors, a mix of long‑standing residents and commuters, and easy access to wider coastal walking routes and countryside attractions on the Northumberland Coast AONB.
Postcode districts covering Newbiggin by the Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 13.6 miles
- Sunderland 20.2 miles
- South Shields 14.6 miles
- Gateshead 17 miles
- Washington 19.6 miles
- Wallsend 12.7 miles
- Newburn 16.4 miles
- Whitley Bay 9.8 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 23.7 miles
- Blyth 4.2 miles
- Chester-le-Street 22.5 miles
- Cramlington 7.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newbiggin Central and East Ward 0 miles
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Seaton with Newbiggin West Ward 0.9 miles
- Woodhorn Built-up area 1.2 miles
- College Ward 1.6 miles
- Hirst Ward 1.8 miles
- Lynemouth Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ashington Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ashington Central Ward 2 miles
- Haydon Ward 2.2 miles
- Cambois Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bomarsund Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Newbiggin by the Sea
NE64 6NR, NE64 6PF, NE64 6RT, NE64 6HD, NE64 6DB, NE64 6AH, NE64 6XB, NE64 6BP, NE64 6SZ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 12.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 46.8 miles
- Pegswood Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Widdrington Railway Station 5.4 miles
Hotels in Newbiggin by the Sea Ad
- The queens head
- Host & Stay | Twelve On The Terrace
- Host & Stay | Roselyn By The Sea
- Host & Stay | Simonside Terrace
- Host & Stay | By The Sea
Local points of interest
- Bluebell Wood Forest 6.3 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 6.8 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 9.1 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 10.4 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 12 miles
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.9 miles
- Arbeia museum Museum 12.9 miles
- Shields Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 13.3 miles