Photo of Seaham Beach, a swimming spot near Sunderland, County Durham, north east England.

Seaham Beach© David Brown / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Beaches & swimming in County DurhamCounty Durham, England

6 beaches and swimming spots in the Albion Guide across County Durham — see the full beaches and swimming spots directory, or everything to explore in County Durham.

Photo of Seaham Beach, a swimming spot near Sunderland, County Durham, north east England.

Seaham Beach

Coastal | Good ★★ near Sunderland

Sea-glass beach and the 'Tommy' war statue.

Photo of Crimdon, a swimming spot near Hartlepool, County Durham, north east England.

Crimdon

Coastal | Excellent ★★★ near Hartlepool

A coastal swimming spot with excellent water quality.

Photo of Seaham Hall Beach, a swimming spot near Sunderland, County Durham, north east England.

Seaham Hall Beach

Coastal | Good ★★ near Sunderland

A coastal swimming spot rated good for water quality.

Photo of Seaton Carew Centre, a swimming spot near Middlesbrough, County Durham, north east England.

Seaton Carew Centre

Coastal | Good ★★ near Middlesbrough

A coastal swimming spot rated good for water quality.

Photo of Seaton Carew North, a swimming spot near Middlesbrough, County Durham, north east England.

Seaton Carew North

Coastal | Good ★★ near Middlesbrough

A coastal swimming spot rated good for water quality.

Photo of Seaton Carew North Gare, a swimming spot near Middlesbrough, County Durham, north east England.

Seaton Carew North Gare

Coastal | Excellent ★★★ near Middlesbrough

A coastal swimming spot with excellent water quality.