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Seaham

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Seaham

Seaham is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Murton, 60km from North York Moors National Park.

Seaham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 22,373, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Seaham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Seaham to your route.

About Seaham

Seaham ( 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. The town is twinned

Read more with the German town of Gerlingen.

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Seaham offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Seaham located?

Seaham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8390 latitude, -1.3458 longitude.

What is the population of Seaham?

Seaham has a population of approximately 22,373 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
22,373
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.8390, -1.3458

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Seaham

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

UNESCO-listed Romanesque masterpiece perched above the River Wear, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in England.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.

18 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Croft Circuit

A former World War II airfield in North Yorkshire that hosts BTCC and is known for its mix of fast straights and tight chicanes.

45 km · about 50 min drive

photogenic

Staithes

Former fishing village of red-roofed cottages stacked into a cleft in the North Yorkshire cliffs, where Captain Cook worked as a grocer's boy. Park at the top and walk down: the harbour view from Cowbar Nab is the classic shot.

47 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

High Force Waterfall

England's largest waterfall by volume, plunging 21 metres over the Whin Sill escarpment in a cloud of spray in Upper Teesdale.

57 km · about 65 min drive

national park

North York Moors National Park

Vast expanse of heather moorland turning purple in August, with deep valleys, a dramatic coastline and the historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Seaham

  • 62 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.
  • 77 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 78 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Seaham.

Murton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 7,413

Ryhope

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4 km awayPop. 14,000

Hawthorn

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4 km awayPop. 500

Easington Colliery

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South Hetton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,561

Easington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 7,193

Shotton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

Hetton-Le-Hole

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 14,402

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