No official statement on metal detecting was found. The council has no beach.
Covers
Tees estuary riverside only (no beach)
Checked
8 Nov 2026 · confidence: low
We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig.
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