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Marsden Beach
Dogs allowed all year, per the council's Visit South Tyneside site. Handy alternative when Sandhaven's summer ban is on.
Source: Visit South Tyneside (South Tyneside Council): Visiting our beaches, checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report a change
Cliff backed bay beneath Marsden Rock, below the Leas.
Dog facts
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Bamburgh, South Shields 1.0 milesDog friendly
- Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Whitburn / Marsden 1.0 milesOn leads
- Cottage Tavern, Cleadon 1.7 milesDog friendly
- Cyprus, South Shields 1.9 milesDog friendly
- Blue's Micro Pub, Whitburn 2.1 milesDog friendly
- Marine, South Shields 2.1 milesDog friendly
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Signs changed at Marsden Beach?
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