Season: summer
Stretching south from Newbiggin Point in an arc to Spital Carrs and Spital Point, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea’s beach resonates in different ways. On one hand, traditional Northumberland cobles still sit on the hard standing as a testament to centuries of commercial fishing and visitors are also drawn to the modern Newbiggin Maritime Centre. Yet it’s also home to artist Sean Henry offshore sculpture “Couple”, which foreshadowed Anthony Gormley’s works on Crosby beach in the north west. With plenty of facilities in the town, this is a stimulating place to visit.
Ronnie and Jackie explain the heritage of Northumberland cobles.
A view of the beach from the headland.
