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Seaham (/ ˈ s iː ə m / SEE-əm) is a seaside town in County Durham, England. Located on the Durham Coast, Seaham is situated 6 miles (10 kilometres) south of Sunderland and 13 miles (21 km) east of Durham. The town grew from the late 19th century onwards as a result of investments in its harbour and coal mines.
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Visit Seaham, the lively harbour town on Durham’s Heritage Coast. Admire the dramatic cliff top views, seek out one of England's oldest churches or simply relax at the beach in Seaham. The tranquil beauty of the sandy North Beach, with its inviting rock pools, is sheltered by a long sea wall which also protects the cliffs from the power of ...
- jeand1624. Lichfield, UK 215 contributions. Amazing and emotional visit. A truly wonderful sculpture/statue of a WW1 Tommy. Looking into the face of this sculpture was quite emotional, it said so much and the artist clearly put his heart into it.
- Hugh C. 1 contribution. A great experience, highly recommended. This was our first visit to Seaham and we discovered the heritage and lifeboat centre while down at Seaham Harbour Marina.
- marina. Walton-on-the-Naze, UK2 contributions. feelings. brilliant work, had no idea he was there beforehand. saw his figure as we were walking up from the harbour, if you dont feel any emotion ,you must be cold inside.
- PaulC924. Billingham, UK 884 contributions. A significant piece of history. When visiting any town we all should lookat the war memorials and give thanks to those that gave their lives so that we can live as well as we do.
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Seaham, as distinct from the nineteenth century town of Seaham Harbour to its south dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and is the most north-easterly place (by definition of modern boundaries) in the County of Durham.
Aug 5, 2020 · You can find the best sea glass in Great Britain in Seaham – a quaint English harbour town on the Durham Heritage Coast. It’s well worth a visit! Finding beautiful Seaham sea glass is as easy as waiting for the tide to turn on the world-famous Seaham Beach, which has a strong reputation among sea glass collectors.
SEAHAM BEACH: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) Europe. United Kingdom (UK) England. County Durham. Durham. Things to do in Durham. Seaham Beach. 261 reviews. #10 of 88 things to do in Durham. Points of Interest & LandmarksBeaches. Write a review. About. Duration: 2-3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Seaham. From dramatic clifftop cycle rides, to relaxing walks along the beach and the county’s only marina, there’s lots of activities to enjoy in Seaham. Visit one of England's oldest churches, go hunting for the famous Seaham sea glass, or simply sit back, relax, and admire the vast array of coastal … READ MORE. List View. Map View.
