The North East is well known for its incredible coastal regions and the warmer weather and longer days of summer are a perfect time to explore.
This weekend forecasts are predicting the ongoing heatwave to continue so we’ve taken a look at the best rated beaches across the North East according to Tripadvisor reviews.
Tripadvisor rankings are based on user reviews, weighted on a series of factors including the frequency, quality and quantity of the public round ups. This is why some attractions may be lower ranked than others, despite a higher overall average rating or having more reviews.
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1. North East's best beaches
These are the best beaches in the North East, according to Tripadvisor reviews. | National World

2. St Aidan's Beach, Northumberland
St Aidan's Beach has a 4.9/5 rating from 531 reviews. | Google Maps

3. Embleton Bay, Northumberland
Embleton Bay has a 4.9/5 rating from 326 reviews. | Google Maps

4. Warkworth Beach, Northumberland
Warkworth Beach has a 4.8/5 rating from 454 reviews. | Google Maps
