Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
Free
Allow
Quick stop up to half a day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
A popular Durham Heritage Coast beach for sea air, rockpooling, beachcombing and coastal walks. Check tide and weather conditions. Opening times and prices can change seasonally, so check the official website before travelling.
Opening hours
- monday
- 00:00–23:59
- tuesday
- 00:00–23:59
- wednesday
- 00:00–23:59
- thursday
- 00:00–23:59
- friday
- 00:00–23:59
- saturday
- 00:00–23:59
- sunday
- 00:00–23:59
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
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