The Way of Learning, JarrowGain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in…
Extensive area of magnesium limestone grassland with classic indicator species that…
Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre…
At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its…
We are a Grade 1 listed building, an ancient Parish Church, that has been at the centre…
Originally dedicated in 1876 and designed by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott…
Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996…
A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle. Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before…
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage…
An impressive two span cable stayed bridge and A-frame pylon rising to 344ft to cross the…
Traditional Sunday service with a warm and welcoming congregation. Regular midweek…
The Minster is a significant part of Sunderland’s heritage, dating as some suggest to as…
The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's…
Sunderland Bridge dates back to the 14th century and the woodland clustered around it is…
Sunderland's history under one roof, dating from 1846 there are so many exhibits to keep…
The Stadium of Light is home to Sunderland AFC's Black Cats. Tours are available all…
A through arch bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, the current bridge was…
Housed in the former Monkwearmouth Station museum. The Fans Museum has an outstanding…
The Gateshead Angel of the North is Britain's largest sculpture. Find travel information…
St Peter's Church stands as one of the oldest in Britain more than 1300 years old. Built…
Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three…
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest…
Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich…
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art has been bringing art from around the world to…
A wonderful park connecting directly to the beach. Family fun with tennis courts,…
The Bowes Railway is the only operational and preserved standard gauge cable railway…
Opened in 1856 and now covering a holdin of 42 acres, many notable people are laid to…
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…
The Bede Memorial Cross has carvings on all sides that are in the style of original Anglo…
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a…
The Shipley Art Gallery is the North East’s leading gallery for contemporary art and…
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to…
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its…
This now ruined windmill is a grade 2 listed building and sits on top of the beautiful…
St Paul's Church has been a place of Christian prayer and worship for over 1300 years and…
The home of the Venerable Bede, St Paul's is one of the best understood Monastic sites…
Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the…
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a…
St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years.…
Holmside Park, a newly refurbished 50 acre adventure park in Durham. Full of adventure,…
Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for…
St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened…
Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan…
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across…
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church,…
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens…
Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children,…
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn…
The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham…
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market…
Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is currently closed in response to the current…
The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th…
Framwellgate Bridge, the oldest bridge in Durham, is one of three mediaeval arch bridges…
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and…
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour…
Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the…
A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We…
Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive…
Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the…
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