Seaham
Things to do in Seaham, County Durham
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Seaham in County Durham is a place where food dominates the visitor experience. Thirty-six restaurants sit in the town, suggesting serious eating culture. The Lamp Room stands out with 4.5 stars across 1,404 reviews, while The Lookout (4.4 stars, 602 reviews) and Grill N Chill (4.5 stars, 742 reviews) offer alternatives. Bells Fish & Chips provides something simpler, rated 3.9 from 628 reviews. Costa Coffee covers the daytime crowd. The appetite for restaurants of this scale suggests the town draws visitors who come to eat.
For other things to do, Rosebud Ceramics achieves a perfect 5.0 rating from 96 reviews, indicating real quality in a creative craft setting. The Hole In Wand at Dalton Park is rated 4.6 from 145 reviews and appears to be worth a visit on those grounds alone. Fun Shack Seaham offers arcade-style entertainment (3.9 stars, 666 reviews) and includes its own food offering. The Seaham Treasure Hunt Trail provides something different for those who want to explore the town on foot.
Where to stay in Seaham(3)
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Three hotels and guest houses provide overnight stays. No 16 is the standout, rated 4.7 from 104 reviews. The Seaton Lane Inn and The Village Inn Murton Seaham both hold 4.3-star ratings, from 1,138 and 201 reviews respectively, suggesting they are the more established accommodation options. This is a town where visitors base themselves to eat well rather than for the accommodation itself.
No 16
16 Tempest Road, Seaham
The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group
Seaton Lane, Seaham
Albion Boutique Guest House
The Village, Sunderland
The Village Inn Murton Seaham
4 The Village, Seaham
Urban Escape by Victoria Gardens
1 China Street, Sunderland
The Acorn Guest House
10 Mowbray Road, Sunderland
The Bell Guest House
Sunderland Road, Peterlee
The Whitehouse Peterlee
The White House, Peterlee
Things to Do in Seaham(4)
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Where to Eat in Seaham(33)
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Attractions Near Seaham
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2 mi
Cineworld Dalton Park
Murton · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Karting North East
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.2
5 mi
Down at the Farm
Houghton-Le-Spring · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Laser Quest Sunderland
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Horden Welfare Park
Horden · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Seaham
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The Barn at Easington
⭐ 4.8 · from £30/night
Sharpley Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £20/night
Conifer Rise Certificated Site
⭐ 4.6
Carrsides Farm (Certified Location)
⭐ 4.6
Castledene Holiday Park
⭐ 4.1
Crimdon Dene Holiday Park
⭐ 3.8 · from £13/night
Strawberry Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £20/night
Durham Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £24/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Seaham
All cottages in Seaham →The Hawthorns
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £607
Durham Country Cottages
3 cottages · from £397
The Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6
The Place - Ruby
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £1,282
The Place - Emerald
5 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,922
The Place - Sapphire
8 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,420
The Tractor House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393
Horatio Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £849
Common questions about Seaham
Where can I stay in Seaham?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Seaham.
What is there to do in Seaham?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Seaham.
Where can I eat in Seaham?
We list 33 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Seaham.
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