Northumberland · beach · England

Newbiggin Bay

A partial summer ban on the bay at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. The south end stays open.

Newbiggin Bay · Northumberland

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Dogs are not allowed (from the breakwater at Church Point to the beach access from the promenade at Sidney Crescent) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs are allowed (the south end of the bay).

For 1 May 2027. Assistance dogs are usually exempt — check the council page.

The rules we hold

Dogs are not allowed (from the breakwater at Church Point to the beach access from the promenade at Sidney Crescent) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs are allowed (the south end of the bay). The county page and Newbiggin Town Council both say dogs may still use the south end.

Northumberland County Council. Last checked 11 November 2026.

A breach can mean a fixed penalty. The amount is on the council page.

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Northumberland · beach