Beach Access North East
Freedom to roam our beautiful beaches
Beach Access North East
Freedom to roam our beautiful beaches
BANE promotes social inclusion, independence and choice for disabled & elderly people across the North East of England.
We provide FREE loan of specialised equipment at beaches across our region.
We currently operate at several beaches throughout the North East, with more new beaches coming soon. Check out our Locations pages for the latest list.
And don't forget to look through our Gallery to see all the great places where you and your family can have a great day out on the beach.
How to book beach equipment
To book equipment at any of our locations you first need to join as a member, which you can do on our Join Us page. There's no charge for this and we won't spam you.
If you're already a member please call us on 0300 999 4444 to book your equipment, giving us at least 24 hours' notice so that we can be sure to have the equipment available for you. If you are unable to call, please send an email to info@beachaccessnortheast.org.
Note that we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular piece of equipment so please wait for confirmation before making your plans for the day.
Equipment
We have a variety of beach wheelchairs, carriages, hoists and turntables, all available for free hire so that you, your friends and your family can have a great day out at the beach.
Locations
We currently have equipment available at Bamburgh, Beadnell, Blyth, Newbiggin, Newton, Seaton Carew, Spittal, South Shields, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay.
Get involved
We're always looking for help in any form at all, from volunteers to help with the wheelchairs, to fundraising, donations and sponsorship.
Could you be a volunteer?
Everything that happens here at BANE happens because of a volunteer. We are currently looking for additional volunteers for Whitley Bay and a pool of…
Read MoreCan I get a new location added?
We are often asked if we can set up at a new beach. There are lots of factors to take into account when we look…
Read MoreWho can use one of the Beach Wheelchairs?
Anyone who, for whatever reason, has difficulty walking on the beach. This could be a permanent or temporary disability. The beach wheelchairs need someone to…
Read MoreWhere are the Beach Wheelchairs located?
Please check out our Locations pages to see where we currently have equipment located. It may be possible to borrow equipment in other areas –…
Read MoreWho can use one of the Beach Wheelchairs?
Anyone who, for whatever reason, has difficulty walking on the beach. This could be a permanent or temporary disability. The beach wheelchairs need someone to…
Read MoreWhere are the Beach Wheelchairs located?
Please check out our Locations pages to see where we currently have equipment located. It may be possible to borrow equipment in other areas –…
Read MoreHow much does it cost?
This is a FREE service. We want beaches to be accessible so do not make a charge for loan of the beach wheelchairs. The schemes…
Read MoreIs there a hoist?
There are currently hoists at Whitley Bay and South Shields. You must bring your own sling and your carer must be qualified to use the…
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