Seaside

Roker Pier pictured after it reopened.

Roker Pier named in UK's top ten and here's the reasons why

Lawrence Manyara, Shailesh "Sam" Surve, Ebba Ushe and Radhikaben Mahant with twins Louis and Logan KS

Sand-friendly wheelchairs enabling kids and adults to enjoy beach days

Crowds have gathered for the Seaham Festival 2026.

11 great photos as crowds gather for the 2026 Seaham Festival

Added sand for that extra touch of crunch at Seaburn in 2006.

Sunderland people reveal their favourite sarnie to eat at the seaside

People have been enjoying their Good Friday fish and chips in Sunderland.

Chippy opens early to meet demand as Wearsiders enjoy Good Fryday

Hilton Egglestone, 5, and sister Ivy-Rose Egglestone, 8, were contacted by a German family who found the message in a bottle sent from Hendon Beach that landed on a Danish beach.

Watch as kids' message in a bottle is found by a family in Denmark

Purple Bricks

Whitburn home with seaside views for sale

Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort

Discover Crete's hidden gem: Luxury and family bliss at Mirabello Bay

Some of the properties you could consider if you were looking to buy a Sunderland property by the sea.

13 Sunderland homes you could buy if you wanted a life at the seaside

These nostalgic photos capture the joy of seaside holidays during the 60s and 70s

33 glorious photos capturing 60s and 70s seaside holiday memories

These photos capture some of the fun at Butlin's holiday camps during their golden era

39 photos capture golden age of Butlin's holiday camps

Seaside breaks don’t get more classic – and these Wowcher deals put the beach within reach from just £59.

Three bargain UK beach breaks from £59 on Wowcher

Britain's favourite seaside snacks named - but fish and chips did not make the list

Britain's top five favourite seaside snacks named

Domino's launches Domi Dog

Domino’s launch ‘Domidog’ - a robot K9 designed to deliver your pizza

These are the best beaches in the North East, according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Tripadvisor reveals the best beaches as temperatures approach 30°C

A popular sea shanty crew lead a boozy sunset sing-along outside an RNLI station

Watch sea shanty crew's boozy sunset sing-along outside RNLI station
Entertaining video captures the moment when a sea shanty crew lead a hilarious boozy sing-along outside an RNLI station, during a spectacular coastal sunset.
Lucinda Herbert

Inside Fortress Festival 2025. Hero image: 1349. Inset: Screengrabs from the video report including fans and (lower) Katherine Shepard aka Sylvaine. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

Fortress Festival: Weekend of sun, sea and metal is a dream come true

A Dacia Spring-powered pop-up chip shop brings a sustainable twist to tradition

‘Chip Shop Diva’ hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day

New documentary explains how old Christmas trees are helping to protect the coast

Sand, Sea, Xmas Trees: How old festive saplings guard against floods

Rightmove have released a new report on how the housing market has changed since Covid-19

Study shows North East coastal homes take much longer to sell in 2025

Pam and Gordon cook up some chaos with the Kitsch Kafe

Kitchen fires and SPAM: Hilarious look inside retro 'rolling' cafe

These are the best beaches in the North East, according to Tripadvisor reviews.

The best beaches in the North East, according to Tripadvisor reviews

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

Linda Adams plays Mrs Crossley - the Blackpool landlady who helped to get justice for murder victims of serial killer George Smith.

I found a dead bride in my hotel. I proved husband was a serial killer

Fish and Chips: 10 of the best areas to visit in the UK for a chippy

The 10 best UK areas for fish and chips

The 21 best seaside towns for fish and chips - according to Which? (Photo: Adobe Stock)

The best UK towns to visit for traditional fish and chips

Summertime memories of the Chipper Club from 1991 to 2009.

Nine pictures of Chipper Club events from 1991 to 2009
Check out these Chipper Club scenes - all from Sunderland Summers in years gone by.
Chris Cordner

Just the retro job for anyone who loves the thrill of a fairground ride.

Nine Sunderland roller coaster memories from 1948 to 2010

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7 most affordable UK coastal areas for budget-friendly living unveiled

A rescue dog who was badly mistreated after she refused to fight has enjoyed a special outing - on a Cane Corso walk!

Watch: Ex-breeding dog gets a special trip out - on a Cane Corso walk

Nana Trina's opens at Sunderland seafront - here's what to expect

Stills from the film which shows Sunderland life in the 1950s.

Rare cine footage of Sunderland life in 1955

11 photos of people on camera by the sea in Sunderland.

11 pictures from the coast over the years

Jim Moir illustrates members of the public at the seaside

Comedian surprises seaside-goers by illustrating members of the public

Kath gets our huge thanks for sharing memories of seaside days in the 1950s.

Memories of a day at Seaburn in 1955

Sunny days in Sunderland's past

Remembering old-school summer holidays at the seaside in Sunderland

We explored the Echo archives and found these beach themes. See if they bring back memories for you.

Nine pictures of the indoor beach from 2011-2018

Stunning £4.5m seaside home up for grabs in prize draw

Gala Bingo is launching the world’s first ‘fish and chip hotel’ prototype in Blackpool this weekend offering visitors free fish, chips and peas.

The top 40 things that make the perfect day by the seaside

Children run through the sand dunes as the sun sets behind Bamburgh Castle

Survey reveals best seaside destinations - is your area on the list?

Travelodge is set to open 300 news hotels across the UK in a huge expansion the budget chain dubbed a lucrative opportunity for local councils.

Breaking Over 140,000 rooms for £38 or less made available by Travelodge

A breath of fresh sea air with a coastal break

Thomas Lawton, Maureen Morris and Kelly Lawton accompany Hannah Lawton as she puts one of the beach accessible wheelchairs to the test at Roker.

Beach wheelchairs on the way to Sunderland's seafront

These are the winning family-friendly holiday destinations in the UK

Seaside camping breaks to escape lockdown blues

Families enjoy a good old-fashioned day out at the seaside.

Families enjoy a great Sunday at the Seaside in Seaburn and Roker

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Holidaymakers could be fined for feeding gulls in seaside town - should it happe...

Roker Pier in Sunderland.

Photography competition puts Sunderland seaside in the picture

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