Beaches · Scottish Lowlands
King Edward's Bay
Also known as: Short Sands
King Edward's Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
King Edward's Bay is a beach on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area NE30.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Edward's Bay, also known as Short Sands, is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands within the parish of North Tyneside. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice and Northumberland Shore designations, highlighting its ecological significance. The postcode for the area is NE30.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0195, -1.4193
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w64720051 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Edward's Bay?
- King Edward's Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4HG), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- Is King Edward's Bay a protected site?
- Yes — King Edward's Bay is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is King Edward's Bay free to visit?
- Yes, King Edward's Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Edward's Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4HG.