Jump straight in or dip in your toe; learn to surf or go for a stroll along our award-winning beaches.

Discover some highlights

  • Blue Reef Aquarium

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    The ultimate undersea safari, Blue Reef Aquarium brings the magic of the undersea world alive.

    Go to the Blue Reef Aquarium page

  • Rubber Soul

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    Don't attempt to catch a wave without calling here first. One of Europe's leading surf stores, selling everything from bikinis to surf boards.

    Go to the Rubber Soul page

  • Adventure Sunderland

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    Adventure Sunderland is Sunderlands’ new £1m Watersports Centre overlooking Roker beach.

    Go to the Adventure Sunderland page

  • Tynemouth Surf Co.

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    The leading centre for surf in the North East, offering surfing lessons and equipment hire. Enjoy this exhilarating sport and get yourself kitted out here first.

    Go to the Tynemouth Surf Co. page

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NewcastleGateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and North Tyneside have a wide range of wonderful activities, events, festivals and heritage for you to discover; whatever the weather, all year round.

See the full list of coastal activities