Opened in 1856 and now covering a holdin of 42 acres, many notable people are laid to…
This now ruined windmill is a grade 2 listed building and sits on top of the beautiful…
A magnificent Lighthouse, family friendly and located on a beautiful stretch of coastline.
The Bede Memorial Cross has carvings on all sides that are in the style of original Anglo…
St Andrew's Church is of international importance, the interior has many treasures…
Roker Pier and Lighthouse are a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1903. The…
A wonderful park connecting directly to the beach. Family fun with tennis courts,…
Discover the dramatic cliffs and bays with stacks and caves at Marsden Bay for the…
Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich…
St Peter's Church stands as one of the oldest in Britain more than 1300 years old. Built…
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art has been bringing art from around the world to…
The Stadium of Light is home to Sunderland AFC's Black Cats. Tours are available all…
Housed in the former Monkwearmouth Station museum. The Fans Museum has an outstanding…
Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three…
A through arch bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, the current bridge was…
Sunderland Bridge dates back to the 14th century and the woodland clustered around it is…
The Minster is a significant part of Sunderland’s heritage, dating as some suggest to as…
Sunderland's history under one roof, dating from 1846 there are so many exhibits to keep…
An impressive two span cable stayed bridge and A-frame pylon rising to 344ft to cross the…
A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle. Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before…
Traditional Sunday service with a warm and welcoming congregation. Regular midweek…
Sandhaven Beach is an awarding winning blue flag beach, offering a traditional seaside…
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through…
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's new state-of-the-art…
Arbeia is the best reconstruction of a Roman fort in Britain and offers visitors a unique…
The home of the Venerable Bede, St Paul's is one of the best understood Monastic sites…
St Paul's Church has been a place of Christian prayer and worship for over 1300 years and…
Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the…
Tynemouth Castle and Priory was once one of the largest fortified areas in England.…
Formed in 1946 the first plays were performed in Holy Saviour's Parish Hall. In 1972…
Lost World Adventure Golf is the perfect place for a trip out with the family!
In a land…
Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre…
Situated on the sea front at Tynemouth, Tynemouth Aquarium is the perfect attraction for…
Located in the beautiful horseshoe-shaped Cullercoats Bay, Cullercoats Lifeboat Station…
The Watch House was designed by Frank West Rich. A pre-existing clock tower was…
Specialists in rentals, tours, lessons and repairs, the choice is yours how you want to…
Extensive area of magnesium limestone grassland with classic indicator species that…
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in…
At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its…
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North…
One of the largest parks in Sunderland with walks and cycle trails, family cycling with…
Segedunum Roman Fort is the gateway to Hadrian's Wall. Explore the excavated fort site,…
Pirate Escape is an exciting and immersive live escape room game. After entering one of…
In the heart of Whitley Bay, the Jam Jar Cinema offers the best in local, friendly,…
Completed in 1910, ‘The Dome’ became a hub of activity and interest. Work has been…
PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay offers a wide range of entertainment, including comedy, dance,…
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its…
We are a Grade 1 listed building, an ancient Parish Church, that has been at the centre…
Lighthouse, bird-watching hide and visitor centre are all open to the public. Permanent…
Originally dedicated in 1876 and designed by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott…
The Gateshead Angel of the North is Britain's largest sculpture. Find travel information…
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is currently closed in response to the current…
The Shipley Art Gallery is the North East’s leading gallery for contemporary art and…
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in…
Pets Corner in Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly attraction. See alpacas,…
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and…
The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th…
Jesmond or Jesus' mound was an important place of pilgrimage, it centred around St Mary’s…
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a…
Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996…
Side Gallery is committed to exhibiting the best in international humanist documentary,…
Discover Jacobean domestic architecture at the 16th and 17th Century Bessie Surtees House…
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