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Marsden Beach is a sandy bay sheltered by limestone cliffs and overlooked by the 139ft high Marsden Rock, which is renowned for its seabird colonies. The beach is rocky and sandy in parts, with a gentle slope, and can be accessed via steps or a lift.
The beach is backed by tall cliffs and features breathtaking rock formations, including a number of sea-stacks and rock arches. One of the most notable features is Marsden Rock, a 30 metre (100ft) tall sea stack that once featured a stunning arch before it collapsed into the sea. When the tide is out, a number of rockpools are exposed, teeming with interesting marine wildlife. The cliffs opposite Marsden Rock are home to Marsden Grotto, one of only two cave-bars in Europe, which is literally carved out of the rock face.
Marsden Grotto has a colourful history of smugglers, wrecks, and ghost stories, including the legend of John the Jibber, who is said to haunt the Grotto. The cliff face is dominated by a lift shaft that takes customers from the cliff top down to Marsden Grotto over 100ft (30m) below.
The beach offers stunning views of the cliffs and the craggy coastline, and is a good place to see a variety of seabirds, including gulls, cormorants, kittiwakes, and fulmars. A seabird sanctuary is located close to the beach, and Marsden Rock is a popular spot for birdwatching and photography.
Pay-for parking is available along the A183 coast road, and access to the beach can be gained via a set of long, steep steps or a lift, for which a voluntary donation is requested. The beach is dog-friendly all year round.
Visitors to Marsden Beach can also explore the nearby Souter Lighthouse, the first electric lighthouse in the world, which is just a 15-minute walk along the coast.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 28% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 18mph | |
The tide at Marsden Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:53 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:03 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
There is parking near the beach, off the A183 and off Coast Road.
Dogs are welcome.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas (0.6 miles)
Souter lighthouse (0.7 miles)
South and North Marine Parks (2.3 miles)
The Customs House (2.8 miles)
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum (2.9 miles)
Tynemouth Priory & Castle (3.3 miles)
Tynemouth Markets (3.5 miles)
Roker & Seaburn Beaches (3.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles south as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road or 21 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 19 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road or 24 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Marsden,
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NZ400649
Coordinates: 54°58'37"N 1°22'34"W
Mapcode: GBR LBTW.VM
What 3 Words: quest.scar.output
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: South Tyneside
Nearest postcode: NE34 7BS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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