Spittal, Northumberland

Spittal
Spittal
 Spittal shown within Northumberland
OS grid referenceNU005515
Unitary authorityNorthumberland
Ceremonial countyNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town BERWICK-UPON-TWEED
Postcode district TD15
Dialling code 01289
Police Northumbria
Fire Northumberland
Ambulance North East
EU Parliament North East England
UK ParliamentBerwick-upon-Tweed
List of places
UK
England
Northumberland

Coordinates: 55°45′22″N 1°59′35″W / 55.756°N 1.993°W / 55.756; -1.993

Spittal is a small seaside resort in northern Northumberland, England, and is located near Berwick-upon-Tweed. Its beach, known as Spittal Beach, is considered one of the best beaches in Northumberland.[1]

Visited frequently during summer by many tourists from around the world, Spittal is considered as one of the best seaside resorts in Britain. It is attached to the border town Berwick-upon-Tweed. The town has several hotels and guest houses providing bed and breakfast, a town hall and several shops of different kinds.

Governance

Spittal is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

References

  1. "Best Beaches in Northumberland". Retrieved 2007-02-26.

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