The Way of the Sea, WarkworthA Northern Saints Trail so epic it combines three others in its course – by stunning coastline and crags, by imposing castles and by standout churches from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral.
St Aidan’s Parish Church in Bamburgh, is the final resting place of 110 men, women, and…
The present day church dates from the end of the 12th century. A memorial to the…
Originally home to the Lindisfarne Gospels and the site of grisly Viking attacks,…
Said to be where St Cuthbert agreed to become Bishop of Lindisfarne.
The hut is a mini-museum with photographs of the ferrymen, various images of old Alnmouth…
Boasts an enviable reputation for representing some of the UK's finest contemporary…
The magnificent keep of Warkworth above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest,…
A friendly club in a friendly port! The club provides a busy sailing calendar and some…
Coquet Island is a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds managed nature reserve. It…
The Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife-watching spots in the…
Many special wild flowers and animals can be found at Druridge Links, set in 99 acres of…
The bay is a stunning, with seven miles of sand running from Amble to Cresswell and is a…
Brackish lagoon, reed beds and hide for bird-watching. Great numbers of roosting waders…
Boasting one of the best sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast. The beach at…
Cresswell Pele Tower was built in the 14th century as a defence against the notorious…
For a taste of Northumberland's history and mining heritage try a visit to Woodhorn -…
The country park, once the site of a colliery spoil heap, features a wide variety of…
St Bartholomew’s Church is a Church of England building within the Diocese of Newcastle.
Newbiggin Maritime Centre, the newest attraction on the beautiful Northumberland…
Forty miles of the country’s most sublime coastline, protected as a pristine package of…
The "High Light" lighthouse is one of Blyth's oldest structures. It stands to the rear of…
Visit Ridley Park in Blyth for a great day out for the whole family. The park is located…
The popular South Beach, a wonderful stretch of golden sand and home to 20 brightly…
The Watch House on Rocky Island in Seaton Sluice was opened on 14th January 1880, built…
12th Century private chapel for nearly 800 years. A parish church since 1891. Beautiful…
Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s smallest country…
Gallery times may vary dependent on weather and the gallery has artist studios therefore…
Lighthouse, bird-watching hide and visitor centre are all open to the public. Permanent…
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,…
In the heart of Whitley Bay, the Jam Jar Cinema offers the best in local, friendly,…
Pirate Escape is an exciting and immersive live escape room game. After entering one of…
Specialists in rentals, tours, lessons and repairs, the choice is yours how you want to…
The Watch House was designed by Frank West Rich. A pre-existing clock tower was…
Located in the beautiful horseshoe-shaped Cullercoats Bay, Cullercoats Lifeboat Station…
Situated on the sea front at Tynemouth, Tynemouth Aquarium is the perfect attraction for…
Lost World Adventure Golf is the perfect place for a trip out with the family!
In a land…
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North…
Formed in 1946 the first plays were performed in Holy Saviour's Parish Hall. In 1972…
Tynemouth Castle and Priory was once one of the largest fortified areas in England.…
Segedunum Roman Fort is the gateway to Hadrian's Wall. Explore the excavated fort site,…
Jesmond or Jesus' mound was an important place of pilgrimage, it centred around St Mary’s…
Arbeia is the best reconstruction of a Roman fort in Britain and offers visitors a unique…
Pets Corner in Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly attraction. See alpacas,…
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through…
Sandhaven Beach is an awarding winning blue flag beach, offering a traditional seaside…
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's new state-of-the-art…
See a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall, major new displays showing the…
The Hatton Gallery's collection comprises over 3,000 works, including painting,…
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in…
Any visitor to NewcastleGateshead who surveys the city skyline, can be left in little…
A tour of St James' Park will take you on an amazing journey through the history of…
The Laing Art Gallery is home to an important collection of 18th and 19th century…
Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the…
A visit to Newcastle wouldn't be complete with a wander to the foot of Grey's Monument in…
Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to…
The home of the Venerable Bede, St Paul's is one of the best understood Monastic sites…
BALTIC 39, a new cultural hub for contemporary art located on High Bridge in the heart of…
St Paul's Church has been a place of Christian prayer and worship for over 1300 years and…
Dance City welcomes all kinds of people with a passion for all kinds of dance and offers…
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Durham Cathedral, Durham County Council, Durham Diocese, Gateshead Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Hexham Abbey, Newcastle City Council, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, North Tyneside Council, Northumberland County Council, Northumberland Tourism, South Tyneside Council, Sunderland City Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority, The Auckland Project and is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
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