Seaham Hall Beach — Attraction in Seaham

We went when the weather was a tad miserable but spent a fantastic 4 hours there nonetheless. Parked in the free car park above. My daughter wanted to look for sea glass, which we found mountains of & brought a handful home with us. Despite the weather, there were plenty of people enjoying the beach. Dozens of sea glass hunters were out, some with lots of equipment. Fascinating to watch. Lots of happy kids, dogs and people. A couple of kids even had a little swim in the sea. We didn't explore too far; enjoying the very clean sandy beach, admiring all the pretty rocks and the sea glass. We went at low tide so jumped around some of the rocks, investigating rock pools etc. We'd no sooner sat back in the car when my daughter demanded we return as soon...

Beaut of a little beach, but a real shame that it’s covered with die-hard sea glass scavengers with their trowels and (I kid you not) spades!! This is why we can’t have nice things..

I went on an overcast Monday morning, and everyone who was on the beach was looking for seaglass. I was sitting up by the dune / rock edges taking photos of the swifts nesting in the rock. When walking back to the car I passed a couple who’d been camped there for a good few hours, with huge sacks filled of rocks from the beach, and shopping bags of glass. Just made me a bit sad, to be honest. I’m all for finding little trinkets or momento’s but this takes the biscuit.. I doubt there’s much...

Seaham Hall Beach isn't just a place to stroll—it’s a place to uncover hidden stories washed ashore by time and tide. Whether you're hunting for sea glass, walking a pup, or savouring solitude by the waves, this spot offers something deeply rewarding. Visitors return again and again, drawn by its charm, calm, and that sparkle of glass in the sun.Need ideas for nearby walks, where to dine, or the best tide times? Just say the word—I’d be happy to help you...