Photo of Cresswell Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Cresswell Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cresswell Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Cresswell Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cresswell Beach and the settlement

Photo of Cresswell Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Cresswell Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.2

Very good

Cresswell Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cresswell Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cresswell Beach.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Drift Cafe is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Cresswell Beach?

There are 223 places to stay in the Cresswell Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cresswell Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1471493&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Half Moon Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4642626&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Mules</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3884266&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seashore Hideaway</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9361001&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Cosy and Comfortable stay</a></li></ul>

Cresswell, United Kingdom

#61 out of 570 in England

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Cresswell • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Cafe Drift Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Greek Restaurant Mykonos at the Drift

9.6 - Exceptional 230m

Meal Takeaway Seafare

8.8 - Excellent 620m

Meal Takeaway Riverside Chinese Takeaway

9.2 - Excellent 720m

Restaurant Sugar Craft Designs

1.2km

Italian Restaurant Bridge St. Italia

1.7km

Meal Takeaway Green Chillies

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Coffee Shop The Roost

2.1km

Bar The Plough Inn

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Hiking Area Druridge Bay Cresswell Dunes

50m

Park Cresswell (Northumberland Wildlife Trust)

300m

Park Park Road

1km

Park Ellington Allotments

2.1km

Park Bickerton Caravan Valley Motorhomes

2.2km

Park Newbiggin by the sea beach

3.1km

Park Country park

4.5km

Hiking Area Wansbeck Estuary

5km

Park Druridge Bay Country Park

5km

Playground Milburn Park Play Area

3.4km

Dog Park Pooches play Paddock Ashington

5km

Playground Play Park

8.4km

Playground Broadway Playground

9.4km

Playground NCC GROUND ( Nirakar Cricket Club)

9.5km

Playground Paddlers Park

9.9km

Convenience Store Premier

2.4km

Grocery Store Bank Top Stores

2.4km

Convenience Store Premier

3km

Sandwich Shop Ashington Subway

6 - Pleasant 4.1km

Store Wansbeck Garden Centre

8.4 - Very good 4.7km

Supermarket Asda Blyth Cowpen Road Supermarket

8.2km

Supermarket Lidl

8.3km

Grocery Store ALDI

8.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Druridge Bay Beach

1km

Museum Newbiggin Maritime Centre

2.5km

Museum Woodhorn Museum

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Amble Harbour Village

9.9km

Performing Arts Theater Phoenix Theatre

9.4 - Excellent 9km

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About

Cresswell Beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 25 beaches in the Northumberland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Cresswell Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Druridge Bay beach, which has a rating of 6.5.

Cresswell Beach is located in Northumberland within Cresswell, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cresswell • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Cafe Drift Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Greek Restaurant Mykonos at the Drift

9.6 - Exceptional 230m

Meal Takeaway Seafare

8.8 - Excellent 620m

Meal Takeaway Riverside Chinese Takeaway

9.2 - Excellent 720m

Restaurant Sugar Craft Designs

1.2km

Italian Restaurant Bridge St. Italia

1.7km

Meal Takeaway Green Chillies

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Coffee Shop The Roost

2.1km

Bar The Plough Inn

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Hiking Area Druridge Bay Cresswell Dunes

50m

Park Cresswell (Northumberland Wildlife Trust)

300m

Park Park Road

1km

Park Ellington Allotments

2.1km

Park Bickerton Caravan Valley Motorhomes

2.2km

Park Newbiggin by the sea beach

3.1km

Park Country park

4.5km

Hiking Area Wansbeck Estuary

5km

Park Druridge Bay Country Park

5km

Playground Milburn Park Play Area

3.4km

Dog Park Pooches play Paddock Ashington

5km

Playground Play Park

8.4km

Playground Broadway Playground

9.4km

Playground NCC GROUND ( Nirakar Cricket Club)

9.5km

Playground Paddlers Park

9.9km

Convenience Store Premier

2.4km

Grocery Store Bank Top Stores

2.4km

Convenience Store Premier

3km

Sandwich Shop Ashington Subway

6 - Pleasant 4.1km

Store Wansbeck Garden Centre

8.4 - Very good 4.7km

Supermarket Asda Blyth Cowpen Road Supermarket

8.2km

Supermarket Lidl

8.3km

Grocery Store ALDI

8.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Druridge Bay Beach

1km

Museum Newbiggin Maritime Centre

2.5km

Museum Woodhorn Museum

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Amble Harbour Village

9.9km

Performing Arts Theater Phoenix Theatre

9.4 - Excellent 9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.9km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Bracken Dene

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 2.3km from center

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Relaxing - 3 Bed - Entire Home - Serviced Accommodation - In Heart Of Northumberland

2.2km from the beach

6.9 Good

Relaxing - 3 Bed - Entire Home - Serviced Accommodation - In Heart Of Northumberland

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 2.6km from center

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5.2km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

The Mules

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 5.8km from center

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5.6km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Seashore Hideaway

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 6.2km from center

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5.7km from the beach

A Cosy and Comfortable stay

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 6km from center

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5.8km from the beach

7.5 Very good

The Beach Loft

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 6.4km from center

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5.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Dolphin Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 6.5km from center

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6.3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Shepherd's Hut at an Animal Sanctuary

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 5.9km from center

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6.3km from the beach

Haw thorn House - 2 bedroom, Ashington, Northumberland

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 6.7km from center

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6.6km from the beach

Amazing Brand New Private 8 Berth Caravan on Coast

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 7.1km from center

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7.5km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Sandy Bay Lodge

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 8.1km from center

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8km from the beach

8.2 Very good

The Half Moon Inn

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Cresswell • 8.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.6 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.4km

Druridge Bay beach Druridge Bay beach

6.5 Good

5.6km

Newbiggin beach Newbiggin beach

6.7 Good

Popular beach 8.7km

Cambois beach Cambois beach

6.2 Pleasant

10.2km

Low Hauxley beach Low Hauxley beach

6 Pleasant

12.1km

Amble Beach Amble Beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 13.7km

Blyth beach Blyth beach

7.1 Good

Popular beach 14km

Warkworth beach Warkworth beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 18.1km

Alnmouth beach Alnmouth beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Cresswell • 800m

Transport

Airport

NCL • 23.8km

Bus Station

Power Station North Entrance • 2.7km

Train Station

Widdrington • 5.5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Graeme Sams

10 Exceptional

Lovely beach . Lovely area but even if the weather isn't that good it's just as nice to sit in the car and watch mother nature at her best . Also a good place to watch the northern lights when we are lucky for them to make an appearance.

Stuart O'Brien

8 Very good

Great spot for a run, while the tide is out o course. Also, a good location for sunrise is highly recommended.

Mick Lowes

10 Exceptional

Cresswell has a loverly beach & it ties in well if you are staying in the area. People seem to park along the sea front for their lunch. Bring your dog for a walk. It's definitely worth a visit.

Lynn George

10 Exceptional

Lovely long white beach I remember going to when brother and I were kids. Aged 65yrs now I know how lucky we are! Most of beaches on Northumbria Coast are long, white+sandy. We don't have shingle beaches - you find them around Llandudno and other beaches down south.

Andrew Walton

10 Exceptional

One of the best beaches in northumberland

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cresswell Beach?

The coastline of Cresswell Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Cresswell Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cresswell Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cresswell Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cresswell Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Cresswell Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Cresswell Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Cresswell Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cresswell Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Cresswell Beach?

Cresswell Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cresswell Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cresswell Beach.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Drift Cafe is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cresswell Beach?

There are 223 places to stay in the Cresswell Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cresswell Beach include:

The Half Moon Inn

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cresswell Beach from parking?

The Cresswell Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cresswell Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cresswell Beach is July. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cresswell Beach (Northumberland) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cresswell Beach (Northumberland) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.