Nature & gardens
Marsden Bay
A cliff-backed sandy and pebbly cove dominated by Marsden Rock, a huge sea stack covered in nesting seabirds in spring and summer. Good for rock pooling and cave poking at low tide; check tides as the rock is cut off at high water and keep clear of the cliffs.
📍 South Shields, North East
Visitor information
- Ages
- 3–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Coast Road, Marsden, South Shields (access via Redwell steps or Marsden Grotto lift)
- Opening times
- Open access; tide dependent for the rock and some beach areas.
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- AccessibilitySteep steps (Redwell steps rebuilt 2022) or the Grotto lift; not buggy-friendly on the sand.
- ParkingCharged car park at Marsden Grotto; free parking on Coast Road.
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