Whitburn and Marsden
Ward in South Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 54.961, -1.376 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 40 63 |
The area around Whitburn and Marsden sits on the North Sea coast of South Tyneside in Tyne and Wear, where sandy beaches and dunes meet dramatic cliffs. It’s well known for the sea stack Marsden Rock and the cliffside Marsden Grotto, attractions that draw walkers, birdwatchers and families exploring rock pools and coastal paths.
Once shaped by fishing and coal-mining, the communities now have a largely residential, commuter character with good connections to Newcastle and Sunderland, but retain a strong local identity, independent shops and a steady summer tourism trade; local groups are active in conserving the shoreline and celebrating the area’s maritime and industrial heritage.
Postcode districts covering Whitburn and Marsden
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 10.6 miles17 km
- Sunderland 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Hartlepool 21.3 miles34.3 km
- South Shields 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Gateshead 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Washington 6.8 miles11 km
- Durham 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Wallsend 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Newburn 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Whitley Bay 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 9 miles14.5 km
- Blyth 12.9 miles20.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitburn Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- South Bents Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Cleadon Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Cleadon Park Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Harton Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cleadon and East Boldon Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Fulwell Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Whiteleas Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Horsley Hill Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- South Shields Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- West Park Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Westoe Ward 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Whitburn and Marsden
SR6 7BQ, NE34 7BU, NE34 7QU, SR6 7NQ, SR6 7HZ, SR6 7DG, NE34 7HA, SR6 7BW, SR6 7HJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 31.3 miles50.3 km
- East Boldon Rail Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Seaburn Rail Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Haymarket bus station 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Eldon Square bus station 9.5 miles15.4 km
Hotels near Whitburn and Marsden Ad
- The Seaburn Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lemonfield Hotel 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Grand Hotel Sunderland 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland 4 3.1 miles5 km
- The Tynemouth Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Roker Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Clarion Hotel Newcastle South 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Little Haven Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
Schools in Whitburn and Marsden
- Marsden Primary School Primary
- Whitburn C of E Academy Secondary
- Whitburn Village Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Stadium of Light Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Shields Harbour Harbour 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Arbeia museum Museum 3.7 miles6 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.7 miles6 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles9 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Outer Harbour Harbour 8.9 miles14.2 km