Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a seaside town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, located on the North Sea coast.
The town is a fishing port and formerly a part of a trade route for shipping grain. Between 1908 and 1967 the town had a coal mine, which was converted into the Woodhorn Museum and heritage centre. Woodhorn Museum is in Woodhorn not Newbiggin by the sea Newbiggin had a Colliery between 1908 and 1967.It is a beach resort, and its beach contains a well-known sculpture, Couple, by Sean Henry.
Between 1908 and 1967, the town operated a coal mine that later became the Woodhorn Museum and heritage centre. Newbiggin also became a popular beach resort by 1828 and remains a tourist attraction with landmarks such as the Couple sculpture by Sean Henry, and the 13th-century parish church. The town council oversees governance while the economy remains diverse with 89 active companies as of this date. Newbiggin was part of the Wansbeck local government district until 2009, and lies within the Wansbeck UK Parliamentary constituency, represented by Ian Lavery MP since 2010. The town holds an annual music festival that raises money for charity and is also home to several religious sites representing various denominations.
Distance between:
London to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea261 Miles / 421 Kms Liverpool to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea137 Miles / 221 Kms
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