Blyth Northumberland

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Bright beach huts, sweeping sea views and a vibrant quayside give Blyth a fresh coastal energy — where family fun, culture, and community pride come together. From award-winning fish and chips to surf schools, mural art, and a brand-new cinema and event space, Blyth is a town on the rise — rooted in heritage, but looking firmly to the future.

Where Coast Meets Culture

A Seaside Town to Reconnect With

Blyth is your gateway to golden sandy beaches, vibrant beach‑hut promenades, and a stunning North Sea coastline. Surf, stroll, soak up sunsets, or hire a beach hut to store your treasures while you explore—all just steps from Blyth South Beach Surf School.

Food & Drink with a View

From award-winning gelato to some of the county’s best fish and chips at Coastline, Blyth’s culinary scene celebrates its coast. Pull up a chair at the Commissioner’s Quay Inn and enjoy seasonal seafood and sunsets over the water.

Culture, Community & Celebration

The heart of Blyth is evolving. Opening in summer 2025, the new Market Pavilion will bring together three screens from Jam Jar Cinema, a café, event studios and creative spaces—perfect for community workshops, comedy nights, film screenings, and cultural gatherings.

Blyth Celebrates, a town-wide cultural programme, is set to fill streets and venues with energy, art and activity across 2025 and beyond. Launching in August 2025, the programme includes:

Luminarium (Sat 25 - Tue 28 Oct) – an awe-inspiring labyrinth of colour and light.
Earth, Wind & Fire Garden (Fri 14 & Sat 15 Nov) – interactive installations blending nature and art.
Festival of Energy (Mar 2026) – a flagship event celebrating Blyth’s green energy future through performance, exhibitions and innovation.

These new experiences build on the town’s proud event tradition. From the dazzling Blyth Fireworks on the beach to the free summer Blyth Live music festival, community spirit runs deep here. And for those who remember the unforgettable Tall Ships Races 2016, it’s clear Blyth knows how to deliver a moment.

Markets, pop-ups and seasonal festivals in and around the new Pavilion will offer even more reasons to return throughout the year.

Blyth Celebrates Event Guide

Blyth Celebrates:<br>Sat 23 - Sun 24 Aug

Blyth Celebrates:
Sat 23 - Sun 24 Aug

Vintage Blyth:
Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep

Salt & Smoke:
Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep

Luminarium:
Sat 25 - Tue 28 Oct

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Let's Play:
Thurs 30 Oct

Halloween Parade:
Fri 31 Oct

Earth, Wind & Fire Garden:<br>14 - 15 Nov

Earth, Wind & Fire Garden:
14 - 15 Nov

Christmas Lights Switch On:<br>Sat 22 Nov

Christmas Lights Switch On:
Sat 22 Nov

A Town with Heart — and Heroes

Blyth isn’t just a beautiful place to visit — it’s a proud community with stories to share. In the town centre, a striking mural of Robbie Dale, modern-day Blyth Spartans legend, celebrates one of the club’s most loyal and inspirational figures. A true non-league icon, Dale helped lead the team through memorable FA Cup runs in recent decades, capturing the spirit of grassroots football.

The club’s legacy also includes the iconic 1978 FA Cup run, when Blyth Spartans stunned the nation by reaching the Fifth Round — a defining chapter in North East football history. Known as “The Blyth Spirit”, this remarkable journey became a symbol of the town’s fighting spirit.

That same spirit lives on in local-born Premier League star Dan Burn, who grew up in Blyth before going on to win the League Cup with Newcastle United — helping bring silverware back to Tyneside and giving local fans another hero to celebrate.

Blyth Spartans - Passion That Unites Generations

On matchdays, Croft Park comes alive with green and white. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the club’s unique grassroots story, there’s no better way to experience Blyth’s spirit than cheering alongside passionate locals. The club is more than football — it’s a tradition that brings families and generations together.

Central Blyth is built for connection — with green spaces like Ridley Park, splash pools for kids, and places to relax and explore nearby. Whether it’s grandparents reminiscing of Spartans’ glory days, kids playing nearby, or families browsing the stalls of a weekend market, this is a town made for shared moments.

South Beach & Family Fun

Blyth’s sand dunes are home to surf schools, yacht clubs, jet-skiing and angling—plus chances to spot dolphins and seals. With the newly reopened Newsham Railway Station connecting Blyth to Newcastle in under 20 minutes, it’s never been easier to enjoy a coastal day out. Bikes, buggies, and beach towels welcome!

Art, Heritage & Open Spaces

Wander the quayside to discover the elegant “Spirit of the Staithes” sculpture—a tribute to Blyth’s maritime past, now set within a renewed landscape of seating, greenery and waterside calm. Or head inland to explore trails through Plessey Woods Country Park, dotted with creative art installations and wildlife.

Just south of the town, overlooking the beach, stands the remarkable Blyth Battery—a volunteer-run World War One coastal defence site. With original gun emplacements, fascinating exhibits and immersive living history events, it’s a must-visit for families, heritage enthusiasts and curious explorers alike.

Also of interest

Beaches and coastline

Admire blazing sunrises, discover hidden bays, and relish superb seafood on our pristine coastline. Spot our castles standing guard along our dramatic shoreline, and explore more than 30 miles of barely-trodden beaches.

Family-friendly activities

Northumberland has something for the whole family as the school holidays approach us. From historical sites and starry skies, to idyllic scenery and gorgeous beaches. Plan your perfect family trip with our recommendations and local knowledge.

Events

Where else can you find a puffin festival, a fire festival, and a cavalcade of 150 horses and riders setting off to ‘ride the bounds’? Whatever you’re looking for, Northumberland holds year-round events for families, foodies, and festival-lovers.

Markets

Head to Northumberland’s bustling, bunting-strewn markets and be charmed by independent stalls, local food outlets and our passionate producers’ Northumbrian accents! Have an authentic and traditional shopping experience and take away fresh food.

Enjoy a family a lunch in a Northumberland pub

Pubs

Rub shoulders with locals, taste Northumbrian drinks or dine with your dog in one of Northumberland’s dog friendly pubs. From seafront pubs with beachside beer gardens to cosy, countryside inns with roaring log fires, we’ve got pubs a-plenty.

Places to stay near Blyth

A dog friendly, waterfront Inn, snug B&Bs, holiday parks and neighbouring towns with cottages, guest houses and a host of hotels offer sweet dreams during your trip to Blyth.

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Cramlington Self Catering

Burradon Farm Houses & Cottages

12 Luxury cottage conversions sleeping 2 -8, ideally located near city, coast and countryside, also fully accessible disabled cottage.

Guide Price £532.00 Per week

Ashington Holiday Park

Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park

Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park is a newly developed, family run holiday park situated in Northumberland.

Morpeth Caravan & Camping

Overland Adventures

Award winning Luxury Land Rover Defender Camper Hire! Jump into one of our luxury Land Rover Defender Campers for an epic overland adventure.

Guide Price £180.00 Per Night

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Cramlington Hotel

Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park

Holiday Inn® Newcastle - Gosforth Park hotel offers smart rooms and a laid-back, family-friendly restaurant in a peaceful rural setting just north of Newcastle.

Guide Price £109.00 Per Night

Morpeth Glamping

Hillside Shepherd's Huts & Cabins

Hillside Huts & Cabins get you closer to nature and the outdoors. Both have beneficial effects on our health and well-being.

Guide Price £145.00 Per Night

Blyth Inn

The Commissioners Quay Inn

The Commissioners Quay Inn is the jewel in the crown of Blyth’s harbour, with all day dining and contemporary rooms.

Morpeth Self Catering

The Morpeth Apartment

The Morpeth Apartment is a fabulously decorated, quirky, second floor, town centre holiday apartment in the heart of beautiful Morpeth.

Guide Price £840.00 Per week

Morpeth

Percy Wood Holiday Park

Set in tranquil countryside, beyond the captivating Simonside Hills, Percy Wood Holiday Park is ideally situated for the best of both worlds of Coast & Country.

Guide Price £85.57 Per Night

Morpeth Glamping

Tranwell Farm Campsite

Sustainable, self-catering, camping and glamping holidays at Tranwell Farm near Morpeth in the heart of Northumberland.

Guide Price £17.00 Per Night

What's nearby?

Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall is an English Baroque country house where outstanding architecture, woodland walks and a 300 year old Weeping Ash Tree await. Walk along the coastline and you'll reach the lovely village of Seaton Sluice, part of Blyth Valley, with it's quaint sleepy harbour and the oldest pub in the village, situated right next to the bridge leading to Rocky Island.

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Things to do in Blyth

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Saturday 23 Aug 2025 - Sunday 24 Aug 2025 10:00 AM

Blyth Celebrates Launch Weekend

Celebrate the exciting transformation of the Market Place and the grand opening of Blyth’s new Market Pavilion with a weekend of live music, creative workshops, performances, and storytelling.

Saturday 22 Nov 2025 10:00 AM

Christmas Lights Switch-On

Join the town’s festive celebration as Blyth lights up for Christmas!

Saturday 25 Oct 2025 - Tuesday 28 Oct 2025 10:00 AM

Luminarium

Enjoy a fun-filled half-term of free play, creativity and discovery inside Myriad, a luminous inflatable sculpture.

Saturday 13 Sep 2025 - Sunday 14 Sep 2025 10:00 AM

Vintage Blyth

Step back in time as Blyth’s Market Place transforms into a vintage wonderland.

Friday 14 Nov 2025 - Saturday 15 Nov 2025 17:00 PM

Earth, Wind & Fire Garden

Step into a world where fire and light meet water and wind.

Friday 19 Sep 2025 - Sunday 21 Sep 2025 17:00 PM

Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth

Walk the streets and uncover Blyth’s past, present and future through captivating live storytelling and unforgettable characters.

Markets Blyth

Blyth Market Day

Browse the stalls of friendly local traders, featuring a host of items including local food, textiles, gifts and plants.Please be aware that the goods on offer at our markets are dependent on the market traders who attend. This is subject to a number of factors, including weather conditions.When is it?Wednesday: 9am (Please note this is a carboot & fleamarket), Friday: 9am-3:30pm and Saturday: 9am-3:30pm Stall enquiries can be made here

Great Outdoors Blyth

Ridley Park

Eastwoods park lies on the eastern edge of Prudhoe, or West Wylam, and was originally known as the West Wylam Welfare. The park has two play areas, football pitches, a cricket strip and pavilions.

Thursday 30 Oct 2025 10:00 AM

Let’s Play

Get ready to move, jump, run, and play!

Friday 31 Oct 2025 10:00 AM

Halloween Parade

Get ready for a spook-tacular day of puppet making and creativity.

Pubs, Bars & Inns Blyth

The Commissioners Quay Inn Restaurant & Bar

Commissioners Quay Inn is the jewel in the crown of Blyth’s impressive harbour development. Maximising every inch of its water’s edge location, the Commissioners Quay Inn is the place to eat, drink, sleep and explore from.

Blyth FAQs

Blyth is a town situated in Northumberland, the largest town to sit along Northumberland’s coastline, looking out over the North Sea. Located approximately 13 miles northeast of the city centre of Newcastle.
The town has a rich history tied to the maritime and coal mining industries, and today it has a vibrant community of welcoming locals.

Blyth is located in the county of Northumberland, known for its scenic countryside landscapes, historic site and breathtaking Northumberland coastline. The county is renowned for its rural charm, historic castles, weekend getaways made even more popular by local legend Robson Green, iconic filming locations and more.

Visitors to Blyth can enjoy a variety of activities, including relaxing on Blyth Beach, which offers beautiful views along the sandy shoreline of the Northumberland coast, and plenty of opportunities for bird spotting and wildlife watching. The town's Quayside is perfect for a leisurely stroll, with a marina and views of the River Blyth. For those interested in Northumberland’s history, the Blyth Battery, a coastal defence from World War II, is a fascinating historic site to visit. The town hosts local markets and events throughout the year, providing entertainment for all ages. So whether you fancy an ice cream on the beach, a walk along the banks of the river or to tuck into some fresh seafood or the classic option of fish and chips, Blyth has so many things to do for visitors and locals alike.

Blyth is famous for its maritime heritage and historic port. In the past, it was a significant centre for coal mining and shipbuilding. Today, Blyth is known for its beautiful stretch of beach, perfect for enjoying walks along the Northumberland coastline, tucking into fish and chips, spotting wildlife, enjoying watersports, and cultural events and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Blyth is approximately 13 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey between the two locations typically takes around 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Public transportation options, such as buses, are also available, making Blyth and the Northumberland coastline and countryside easily accessible from Newcastle for both locals and visitors to travel to.

Blyth is a town in Northumberland that combines Northumberland’s fascinating history with contemporary development, cultural events and breathtaking views of the Northumberland coast. It offers a blend of coastal beauty, community spirit, and modern amenities. The town is known for its friendly atmosphere, making it an appealing place to live and to plan a weekend escape to, a half term visit or a family day trip. Residents and visitors alike appreciate the scenic beach, vibrant Quayside, green spaces, shops and variety of places to eat, including the freshest catch of the day.

Yes — Newsham (Blyth) Station is now open, providing direct rail services to Newcastle and other destinations via the Northumberland Line. A second station, Blyth Bebside, is set to open later in 2025, further improving access to the town for both residents and visitors.

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