Blyth
Things to do in Blyth, Northumberland
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Blyth sits on the Northumberland coast with a beach that draws steady visitor interest, rated 4.5 from over 350 reviews. The town also has Ridley Park, a larger draw with nearly 2,000 reviews and a 4.6 rating. If you come for the seafront, you'll find these two anchors worth your time, and three hotels clustered in the town centre to base yourself from: The Commissioners Quay Inn, The Tavern, and The Odd Fellows Arms.
What emerges is a straightforward seaside stop: beach access, a park, somewhere to lay your head, and decent places to eat. The Commissioners Quay Inn, with over 2,100 reviews at 4.3, gives you a sense of how many people pass through. There's nothing elaborate about Blyth, but the bones are solid for a short break on the coast.
Where to stay in Blyth(3)
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The Tavern
55 Beaconsfield Street, Blyth
The Odd Fellows Arms
91 Bridge Street, Blyth
The Commissioners Quay Inn
Quay Road, Blyth
Lairds House
40 Front Street West, Bedlington
The Swan at Choppington
Choppington, Choppington
The Half Moon Inn
Half Moon Street, Ashington
Dunedin House Nedderton Village Bedling
Front Street, Hepscott
Captains Lodge
2 Haven View, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Things to Do in Blyth(2)
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Where to Eat in Blyth(3)
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The food scene here punches above what you might expect for a coastal town of this size. Padelsphere stands at a perfect 5.0 from 13 reviews, while Nourish Hub reaches 4.8 from the same sample. The Food Hub Blyth sits at 4.7, and there's also the Blyth Riverside Resource Centre if you want something different. These places suggest a town where eating out is taken seriously, even if the review numbers are still modest.
Attractions Near Blyth
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3 mi
Space to Play Bedlington
Bedlington · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Little Learners Playspace Ashington
Ashington · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Airbox Bounce
Cramlington · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Seaton Sluice Beach
Whitley Bay · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Vue Cramlington
Cramlington · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Concordia Leisure Centre
Cramlington · ⭐ 4.2
Woodhorn Museum
Ashington · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Blyth
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Sandy Bay Holiday Park
⭐ 3.9
Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £120/night
Orchard Stables
⭐ 4.8
Church Point Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.6 · from £25/night
Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.6
Whitley Bay Holiday Park
⭐ 4.2
Bluesky Centre Touring Park
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Blyth
All cottages in Blyth →Blyth Beach House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £775
The Bandstand Sea View
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £443
South Beach View
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £681
Sea Breeze
2 bed · sleeps 4
Dunpullin
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £397
Humford Mill Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £951
Grooms Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £523
Northumberland Nest
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £477
Common questions about Blyth
Where can I stay in Blyth?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Blyth.
What is there to do in Blyth?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Blyth.
Where can I eat in Blyth?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Blyth.
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