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Seaham sea glass beach
Seaham, North East England
A colliery-coast beach where waves wash up smooth, coloured sea glass.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
The beach at Seaham is known for its sea glass, polished smooth over decades from old glassworks waste. Walk the tideline after a storm and you can pick up greens, blues and whites. It is also a good spot to watch the harbour and the coast.
Good to know
- Go on a falling tide after rough weather
- Leave the cliffs alone
- Bring a pot for pebbles
- Best time
- Low tide after a storm
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Harbour-side car parks; steps and slipways
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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