The once vital port for shipping grain and ex-coal mining town, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is now a small fishing port, and Newbiggin Maritime Centre is its hub. Housing a seaview cafe, Seashore Shop and a three-gallery museum, this fantastic visitor attraction offers an array of events, including an annual Kite Festival, live music gigs and film showings.
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Highlights and Attractions
Local sights
Enjoy a stroll along the sheltered promenade with views of the bay. Don’t miss the dolphins that are regularly spotted from Newbiggin Bay, as well as whales, porpoises, seals and otters. Artist Sean Henry’s sculpture ‘Couple’ has become an iconic quirk to Newbiggin’s coast, as the pair look out towards the North Sea and are extremely photogenic against their stunning sunset backdrop.
Museums and galleries
Visit Newbiggin Maritime Centre all year round to discover the Mary Joicey all-weather lifeboat and the Girl Anne fishing coble. The Breakwater Café serves local food and overlooks the bay, and the centre also has the longest promenade in Northumberland, an adjacent children's playpark and a sandy beach with rock pools. Alternatively, the Woodhorn Museum offers fantastic exhibitions throughout the year.
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