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Botanic Garden
Durham City
Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.
Museum
Hexham
The Vindolanda site today contains a modern world class museum using the latest interpretation techniques and display to tell a very old, very interesting Roman story.
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
You can learn all about life in the Newcastle and Tyneside area along with eye-catching displays of area history and a fun array of group activities.
Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
National Park
Hexham
Come to the land of the far horizons for breathtaking landscape, intriguing history and a warm welcome in England’s most tranquil corner. We have more than 400 square miles of scenery in which to escape from the everyday.
Beach
MORPETH
A friendly club in a friendly port! The club provides a busy sailing calendar and some great events.
Landmark
Houghton Le Spring
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. Presented to the National Trust as a gift in 1939 by the 5th Earl of Durham.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Oakwellgate, Gateshead
The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th century and is a Grade 1 listed building.
Landmark
Whitley Bay
Completed in 1910, ‘The Dome’ became a hub of activity and interest. Work has been undertaken including the restoration of may original features. Now the building houses many leisure facilities including; family-friendly venues, a high-quality steak…
Marina
MORPETH
The beautiful harbourside area of the Northumberland coast.
Attraction
Near Witton Gilbert
Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop.
Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to classical drama and light entertainment.
Tower
Durham City
Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Tower. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.
Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and…
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
See a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall, major new displays showing the wonder of the animal and plant kingdoms, spectacular objects from the Ancient Greeks and mummies from Ancient Egypt, a planetarium and a life-size T-Rex.
Railway
Gateshead
The Bowes Railway is the only operational and preserved standard gauge cable railway system in the world. Dating from 1826 and designed in part by George Stephenson, it was one of the world’s first modern railways.
Golf Course
North Shields
Lost World Adventure Golf is the perfect place for a trip out with the family!
In a land that time forgot you can enjoy a 9 or 18 hole round of adventure golf set in beautifully landscaped course.
Church / Chapel
Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh
St Aidan’s Parish Church in Bamburgh, is the final resting place of 110 men, women, and children who lived in the area in the 7th and 8th centuries.
Walking Route
Sunderland
Heritage Trails North Area Walk 8. 3.1 miles (5km). 1 hour (approx). Start/Finish - Sunderland Marina.
Gallery
Spennymoor
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.
Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House is one of the region's best loved entertainment venues and is the oldest working Victorian Theatre in the World.
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