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  1. Add Hexham Old Gaol to your Itinerary

    Hexham Old Gaol

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Attraction

    Hexham

    Experience first hand what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s. Find outt more about the Border Reivers – local families including the Charltons, Dodds, Milburns and Robsons, famous for causing trouble.
    We house a wide variety of books,…

  2. Dunstanburgh Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Alnwick

    Built on the most magnificent scale, Dunstanburgh Castle stands on a remote headland in Northumberland.

    Dates

  3. Add Auckland Palace  - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2024to24 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
  4. Add Bamburgh Castle to your Itinerary

    Bamburgh Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Bamburgh


    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2025to4 Nov 2025
  5. Add National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool to your Itinerary

    National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Ship

    Hartlepool

    A fascinating journey through time, set in an authentically-created historic quayside of the 1800s.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2024to31 Mar 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2025to29 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  6. Add Bessie Surtees House to your Itinerary

    Bessie Surtees House

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Discover Jacobean domestic architecture at the 16th and 17th Century Bessie Surtees House in the heart of Newcastle. Plan your trip with NewcastleGateshead.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2012
  7. Add Tynemouth Priory and Castle to your Itinerary

    Tynemouth Priory and Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Tynemouth

    Tynemouth Castle and Priory was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland. With its 2000 year history and beautiful views it is the perfect location for a family fun…

    Dates

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
  8. Add Seaton Delaval Hall to your Itinerary

    Seaton Delaval Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Whitley Bay

    Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s smallest country houses; but it was home to the larger than life Delaval family.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
  9. Add Newcastle Castle to your Itinerary

    Newcastle Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Explore

    Steeped in history, this imposing Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past.

    Newcastle Castle is where the story of Newcastle began and the reason it got its name.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  10. Add Washington Old Hall to your Itinerary

    Washington Old Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Washington

    At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
  11. Add Hylton Castle to your Itinerary

    Hylton Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    SUNDERLAND

    A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle.  Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before 1400, this is the second oldest building in Sunderland. 

  12. Add Auckland Palace Deer House and Park to your Itinerary

    Auckland Palace Deer House and Park

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  13. Hadrian's Wall

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall is the perfect day out. Explore its ancient archaeology. Find out more at NewcastleGateshead today.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
  14. Add Finchale Priory to your Itinerary

    Finchale Priory

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Durham City

    The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  15. Add Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort to your Itinerary

    Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Hexham

    Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire. Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital.

  16. Add Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Durham

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin and his followers. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  17. Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    Add Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum to your Itinerary

    Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  18. Add Beaurepaire Manor House to your Itinerary

    Beaurepaire Manor House

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Durham

    Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  19. Add Durham Castle to your Itinerary

    Durham Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Durham City

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
  20. Add Warkworth Castle & Hermitage to your Itinerary

    Warkworth Castle & Hermitage

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Morpeth

    The magnificent keep of Warkworth above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in Northumberland.  The castle's most famous owners were the Percy family, whose lion badge can be seen carved on many…