6 beaches

Sea glass beaches in Yorkshire

Yorkshire's coast mixes fishing towns, fossil-rich cliffs and Victorian resorts, all good places to look for older, well-frosted glass. Whitby, Saltburn and Redcar are listed under the North East but are on the North Yorkshire coast.

North East © habiloid · CC BY-SA 2.0

Redcar Beach

Redcar, North Yorkshire

Enjoy Redcar Beach: expansive sands, iconic pier, and lively seafront, perfect for traditional seaside fun and scenic walks.

Yorkshire © Anthony Foster · CC BY-SA 2.0

Robin Hood's Bay

Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire

A rocky, fossil-rich bay below an old smugglers' village where sea glass turns up among the scars and pebbles at low tide.

North East © Mark Anderson · CC BY-SA 2.0

Saltburn Beach

Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire

Discover Saltburn Beach: Victorian charm, surfing hotspots, and scenic cliff lifts, ideal for a mix of historical intrigue and beachside activity.

Yorkshire © David Robinson · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sandsend Beach

Sandsend, North Yorkshire

The north end of the long Whitby sands, a favourite collecting ground for local jewellery makers looking for pale green and white sea glass.

Whitby Beach

Whitby, North Yorkshire

Experience Whitby Beach: historic abbey views, sandy stretches, and Gothic charm, ideal for family fun and cultural discovery in a picturesque setting.

Withernsea Beach

Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire

A sand and shingle Holderness beach where local makers collect blue, green and the odd red piece of sea glass along the pebbly tide line.