Seahouses is a colourful fishing village with a bustling harbour, an Aladdin’s Cave of shops, and plenty of ways to see the local wildlife. It has a long history of fishing, making the popular village of Seahouses both fascinating and beautiful. With the chance to see thousands of seabirds and seals, and to experience the Farne Islands and Longstone Lighthouse, Billy Shiels and Serenity boat trips offer one of the UK’s top wildlife experiences.

Nearby, you will find Beadnell Village, set at the end of a glorious stretch of beach known as Beadnell Bay. The Village is well known as one of the best-equipped places in the county for watersports, with the beach lending itself well to surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing and scuba diving.

The village's harbour lies at the north end of the bay and from there the beach, backed by huge dunes of sand, stretches south for miles. The sheer volume of holiday accommodation in Beadnell means that it is one of the most popular destinations for visitors on the coast.

Highlights and Attractions

Local beaches

One of the key benefits of living in Seahouses is Seahouses Beach where you can enjoy the extensive, gently sloping sandy beach, surrounded by grassy dunes. The beach can be found just the south of the village and stretches from the Seahouses golf course towards the village of Beadnell.

Beadnell is a small village set at the end of a sheltered, horseshoe-shaped beach called Beadnell Bay. This sweeping crescent of beach is fun for everyone, with golden sand perfect for sandcastle building, beach cricket, and water sports.

Water sports

The coastal area provides the perfect environment to enjoy an array of water sports, suitable for adults and children alike. Popular activities include surfing, paddleboarding, coasteering and kitesurfing.