South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through…
Arbeia is the best reconstruction of a Roman fort in Britain and offers visitors a unique…
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's new state-of-the-art…
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…
Situated on the sea front at Tynemouth, Tynemouth Aquarium is the perfect attraction for…
Discover the dramatic cliffs and bays with stacks and caves at Marsden Bay for the…
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…
The home of the Venerable Bede, St Paul's is one of the best understood Monastic sites…
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…
A magnificent Lighthouse, family friendly and located on a beautiful stretch of coastline.
Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the…
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,…
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North…
Segedunum Roman Fort is the gateway to Hadrian's Wall. Explore the excavated fort site,…
Opened in 1856 and now covering a holdin of 42 acres, many notable people are laid to…
Lighthouse, bird-watching hide and visitor centre are all open to the public. Permanent…
St Andrew's Church is of international importance, the interior has many treasures…
The Bede Memorial Cross has carvings on all sides that are in the style of original Anglo…
A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle. Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before…
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,…
An impressive two span cable stayed bridge and A-frame pylon rising to 344ft to cross the…
The Stadium of Light is home to Sunderland AFC's Black Cats. Tours are available all…
Gallery times may vary dependent on weather and the gallery has artist studios therefore…
Housed in the former Monkwearmouth Station museum. The Fans Museum has an outstanding…
St Peter's Church stands as one of the oldest in Britain more than 1300 years old. Built…
Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich…
The Watch House on Rocky Island in Seaton Sluice was opened on 14th January 1880, built…
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art has been bringing art from around the world to…
A through arch bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, the current bridge was…
Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s smallest country…
12th Century private chapel for nearly 800 years. A parish church since 1891. Beautiful…
Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three…
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…
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle.
Pets Corner in Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly attraction. See alpacas,…
Traditional Sunday service with a warm and welcoming congregation. Regular midweek…
Jesmond or Jesus' mound was an important place of pilgrimage, it centred around St Mary’s…
Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre…
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in…
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is currently closed in response to the current…
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and…
At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its…
The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th…
The Laing Art Gallery is home to an important collection of 18th and 19th century…
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…
See a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall, major new displays showing the…
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Steeped in history, this imposing Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of…
Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to…
The Hatton Gallery's collection comprises over 3,000 works, including painting,…
A visit to Newcastle wouldn't be complete with a wander to the foot of Grey's Monument in…
BALTIC 39, a new cultural hub for contemporary art located on High Bridge in the heart of…
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