Long Sands Beach, Tynemouth: Address, Long Sands Beach Reviews: 4.5/5
Long Sands Beach
Long Sands Beach
4.5
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The area
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Restaurants
456 within 3 miles
Longsands Fish Kitchen
1,148
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Crusoe's
623
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • British
Riley's Fish Shack
1,462
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Seafood • British
Gulshan Indian Kitchen, Grill & Cocktail Bar
727
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
ORA Tynemouth
1,524
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • International • Mediterranean • Spanish
The Gibraltar Rock
761
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
Buddha Lounge
959
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Thai • Hong Kong • Vegetarian Friendly
Turks Head
239
0.3 mi$
Wood's Coffee
325
0.3 mi$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • British
Surf Cafe Tynemouth
224
0.3 mi$ • Bar • Cafe • British
Attractions
48 within 3 miles
Effard Rocks
1
0.2 miBeaches
Tynemouth Priory & Castle
579
0.3 miHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Tynemouth, King Edwards Bay
146
0.4 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Tynemouth Markets
507
0.4 miFlea & Street Markets
Lord Collingwood Monument
90
0.4 miMonuments & Statues
Tynemouth Park
160
0.4 miAmusement & Theme Parks
Tynemouth Priory Theatre
3
0.3 miTheaters
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Museum
70
0.6 miSpeciality Museums • Architectural Buildings
South and North Marine Parks
520
1.2 miParks
Northumberland Park
60
0.6 miParks
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Mark P
Hampshire, UK1,361 contributions
Pleasant beach
Oct 2021
Long beach with clean sand. Popular with families and dog walkers.
Everyone was having fun.
Not too far from centre of Tynemouth.
Everyone was having fun.
Not too far from centre of Tynemouth.
Written October 19, 2021
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CheekyKB
Newcastle, UK197 contributions
Great beach, very clean
Sep 2021
Great beach with great views. Very clean and great for families and dogs. Always attracts lots of people. Wins great awards all the time.
Written September 27, 2021
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tony_cass
Great Chesterford, UK173 contributions
Great Beach
Sep 2021 • Family
This beach has finally reached its long awaited potential. It’s family (and dog friendly, in season). There are food venues both on and adjacent to it. There is a thriving surf and paddle boarding scene and has never been more attractive to both locals and visitors alike.
Written September 16, 2021
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Stuart H
Banbury, UK40 contributions
Absolutely Huge, Crowd-Dispersing Beach.
Aug 2021
Even upon the hottest, busiest day the crowds can disperse upon this vast expanse of golden sand. It is safe, clean and family-friendly with plenty of parking close by. If you fancy a short walk whilst here, other smaller bays are nearby as is the castle, pier and Tyne riverside promenade.
Written August 26, 2021
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Jack12738
United Kingdom309 contributions
Top class beach
Jul 2021 • Friends
This is one of my favourite beaches.
The views above and beach and on the beach are great and when the sun sets it is something else.
Atmosphere is really nice and beach is really clean and tidy. No litter which is good.
Would definitely recommend as I think it’s one of the best beaches in the north east.
The views above and beach and on the beach are great and when the sun sets it is something else.
Atmosphere is really nice and beach is really clean and tidy. No litter which is good.
Would definitely recommend as I think it’s one of the best beaches in the north east.
Written August 19, 2021
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Massimo F
Northumberland, UK86 contributions
Really nice sandy beach
May 2021 • Family
Best to travel here by Metro or bus as roads can be busy and parking is not free. Really nice sandy beach. Has been getting the Blue Flag award for water quality for many years and again in 2021. Popular but doesn’t get too crowded. RNLI lifeguards help keep it safe . My kids are learning to surf here.
This is on the NORTH SEA so be prepared for cold and windy conditions even in summer.
The locals put a lot of effort into keeping it safe and clean so if you visit bring a big bin bag and TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME
This is on the NORTH SEA so be prepared for cold and windy conditions even in summer.
The locals put a lot of effort into keeping it safe and clean so if you visit bring a big bin bag and TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME
Written June 23, 2021
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KEVIN R
London, UK470 contributions
This is a great beach and perfect to spend the day.
Jun 2021
Long Sands beach is a wonderful stretch of sand to stroll or spend the day. I have been coming here for years and it never fails to impress, more so on a hot day. Great place for family days out, picnics or relaxing.
Written June 21, 2021
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Nicola D
Hessle, UK2,964 contributions
Clean, sandy beach
Jun 2021
This is a lovely clean, sandy beach in a sheltered cove overlooked by the castle & priory. There are lots of steps however! It was very busy on the hot Sunday when we visited. Snack bar and ice-creams available nearby!
Written June 18, 2021
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Ellen H
Penrith, UK73 contributions
Lovely place watching surfers.
Oct 2020
Nice bracing walk love this coastline plenty of parking, off season. Carusoes cafe is great. Great watching the surfers
Written October 23, 2020
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Jen_Andy_Lawson
Leeds, UK1,256 contributions
Great beach
Sep 2020 • Family
This is a fantastic and very clean beach. Good sand for sandcastles, plenty of space and also streams draining off the sand for the little ones to play in.
Written September 18, 2020
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Where are dogs allowed round tyne mouth Whitley bay please
Northeastlass
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK254 contributions
Half of the beach at Whitley Bay is dog friendly.
You can use the beach from St Mary's Lighthouse end all the way down to Rendezvous cafe.
There is free parking available at the big Briardene car park ( opposite the pub).
We love Tynemouth Long sands too! Half of the beach is dog friendly. Walk from The View (restaurant) end and there is a small flag to mark where the dog friendly zone ends.
🙂
Katie G
8 contributions
What are the current rules about bbqs on the beach?
Dr_Waugh
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK6,177 contributions
The council discourage this but it is accepted that visitors will bring disposable BBQs. They ask that you use them appropriately. Don’t site them on grasses. Be safe and wait until they have cooled completely before binning them. Or pour water on to put them out before disposing into waste bins.
There’s an article on the Evening Chronicle website about this that is easily found.
I prefer to get food from Riley’s or Longsands fish kitchen or take a picnic. It can be breezy and sand burgers are no fun.
Hope that helps!
WorldTraveller82uk
London, UK332 contributions
Can you have a bbq on the beach
Geordie112
Gateshead, UK879 contributions
Hi there. Sorry no BBQ on beaches in the UK.
Yorkshireman27
Settle62 contributions
Can i get to the beach with someone with poor walking ability?
sally-copps49
Newcastle and Gateshead, UK708 contributions
You can park quite near beach in front of grand hotel and sit at cafe on the beach . There is another gentle slope access point further round , and if you go to the rendezvous car park you get access to the promenade , not too far and on the flat . Some beach access from there , I have certainly got a wheelchair onto sand from there . After that .....
good luck it is so beautiful ..
clairenicole7777
39 contributions
Are dogs allowed on the beach
Richard C
Whitley Bay, UK76 contributions
Yes - until May 1st they are allowed on the entire beach. From May 1st the beach is split between sections where dogs are not permitted - there are sign posts.
Is nudity allowed?
Paul R
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK84 contributions
No it would only spoil a spectacular view in my opinion
mosam110
Stanley, UK6 contributions
need dog friendly beach
DeejMonkseaton
Whitley Bay, UK174 contributions
Hi
Yes it is dog friendly all year around but summer restrictions are in place between May and September.
If you park by St Georges church you can use that end of the beach up to the part of the beach level with the Park Hotel.
Hope that helps.
We call it the Cullercoats end of Longsands.
Jackie F
Nottinghamshire, UK1 contribution
Are the beaches dog friendly
GEORDIEPOSH
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK28 contributions
All the beaches are dog friendly til may1st. Depending on what type of dog you have I would suggest king Edwards bay beach for a little dog my pug puppy loves it there. All other sizes go to the Longsands beach. There all beautiful with blue flags. Enjoy your day out.
