Nature & gardens
Sandhaven Beach
South Shields' main sandy beach, running from the pier at Littlehaven along the Sea Road promenade, with summer lifeguards and amusements, cafes and parks right behind it. An easy big-beach day with everything on hand.
📍 South Shields, North East
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Sea Road seafront, South Shields
- Opening times
- Open access. RNLI lifeguards 23 May - 6 Sep 2026, 10:00-18:00. Seafront toilets 09:00-19:00 in spring/summer (council snippet).
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- Toilets
- ParkingSeveral pay-and-display seafront car parks.
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Make a day of it
Sandhaven Beach is a stop on these 2 planned days out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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