Top Things to do in County Durham
Top Hotels in County Durham
- 1. Burnhopeside Hall
- 2. Travelodge Durham
- 3. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
- 4. Premier Inn Durham City Centre (Walkergate) hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Hartlepool Marina hotel
- 6. Travelodge Hartlepool Marina Hotel
- 7. Premier Inn Durham North hotel
- 8. Ramside Hall Hotel
- 9. Lumley Castle Hotel
- 10. Blackwell Grange Hotel
Top 6 Beaches in County Durham, England
Discover the best top things to do in County Durham, United Kingdom including East Durham Coast, Teesmouth national nature reserve, Seaham Beach, Seaton Carew Beach, Crimdon Dene Beach, Horden Beach.
Restaurants in County Durham
1. East Durham Coast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By angier931 - Sunderland, United Kingdom
We consider ourselves extremely lucky to live near such a lovely coastline and Indeed being able to walk here during lockdown kept us sane. We are particular fans of the coast around seaham - Whether you visit noses’s point, vane tempest or seaham hall the scenery is stunning! We also love to look for sea glass too Have travelled the world and would struggle to name a more beautiful coastline Unlike other coastal areas parking is free too and the beaches are rarely crowded.
2. Teesmouth national nature reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 17Amber - Durham, United Kingdom
Love the North Gare and Teesmouth area, it is stunning. Free car park which is always a bonus, then you can just wander. At low tide it is nice to walk all the way along the sand to the mouth of the Tees, and round towards the Able yard where the crabbing rings are. Seals often pop up in the water or along the sands. Fantastic array of wildlife, stunning views, great to watch the ships come in and out of the Tees, and a great back drop of current and declined industry. Lovely sands where you can sit and watch the world go by, beach is pretty clean, and despite the industry, water is crystal clear. Lots of crabs and sand eels about. If you are careful, go onto the old pier at the North Gare and walk to the end - it really does feel like you are at the end of the world!
3. Seaham Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By MeganL1820 - Anchorage, United States
We spent a week in Seaham for the seaglass. This beach is rocky, and there are areas of runoff, so rain boots or something waterproof is recommended. It's best to head out two hours before low tide, so you can be there as the ocean deposits its treasure. Be sure to keep track of the tide though, as some areas of the beach get completely covered at high tide. It's breezy, so make sure you dress in layers.
4. Seaton Carew Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
We recently discovered North Gare and are enjoying walking amidst the sand dunes and then along the beach to Seaton Carew. The beach is clean and there are thousands and thousands of tiny shelves to look at in places - even some sea glass and tiny shards of pretty pottery. The area is always very popular with dog walkers, especially when we visit early on a morning between 9-11am mid-week. There is a free carpark in North Gare and lots of routes you can walk amongst the sand dunes before you reach the open beach and start walking towards Seaton Carew. As always when visiting the beach, check the tide times before you make the journey.
5. Crimdon Dene Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 735stuarth - Banbury, United Kingdom
This was really, really busy during the 1950's/60's (interesting sign boards containing historic photographs/information) and yet nowadays id quiet and unspoiled. A must visit for those interested in sea birds and general nature.
