The Angel's Way

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Saltwell Park and Saltwell Towers, GatesheadSaltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a Victorian Park. The park has seen an amazing transformation and has been restored to its Victorian splendour.

Durham Castle, Durham CityDurham 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.

Durham Cathedral, Durham CityThought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.

Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle upon TyneSt Nicholas Cathedral has been the home of a caring and worshipping community for over 900 years, offering visitors beautiful architecture and a place of serenity.

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, GatesheadBALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is currently closed in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic. We will keep you updated as the situation changes. Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is the biggest gallery of its kind in the world -…

Shipley Art Gallery, GatesheadThe Shipley Art Gallery is the North East’s leading gallery for contemporary art and design and has one of the best collections of ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture outside of London. It is also home to William Irving’s painting The Blaydon Races.

Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church, Chester-le-StreetThe cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, BeamishDiscover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s and become immersed in real, living history.

Angel of the North, GatesheadThe Gateshead Angel of the North is Britain's largest sculpture. Find travel information and directions to the Angel of the North.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead), GatesheadThe Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and musical discovery on the south bank of the River Tyne.

Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon TyneSee 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.

Chester-le-Street, Chester-le-StreetChester-le-Street - a great north market town, home of the Durham Emirates Cricket Ground and proud of its Christian heritage.

Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon TyneJesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle.

World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library, Durham CityProviding a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the visitor centre is the gateway to discovering what it is that makes Durham so significant, and what there is to see and do around the peninsula.

Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton SluiceSeaton 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.

Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library, Durham CityOver almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year. 

Grey's Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne

Watch House Museum, Seaton SluiceThe Watch House on Rocky Island in Seaton Sluice was opened on 14th January 1880, built for the Seaton Sluice Volunteer Life-Saving Company which was founded earlier in 1876. The building served as an auxiliary coast guard station until 1990. At the end of the 18th century, the greatest number of…

St Mary's Chapel, JesmondJesmond or Jesus' mound was an important place of pilgrimage, it centred around St Mary’s chapel which can be found on the west bank of Jesmond Dene and is now a historical ruin. Legend has it that an apparition of the blessed virgin Mary appeared here now known as St Mary's rock in Jesmond Dene,…

Seaton Sluice Beach, Seaton SluiceLinking Seaton Sluice to Blyth the long strip of sand and grassy dunes make for wonderful beach for the whole family. Activities here include bathing and surfing. There is a small harbour with amazing views and a variety of plat and animal life can be spotted amongst the dunes. This stretch of land…

Seaton Sluice, Seaton SluiceSeaton Sluice is a coastal village at the mouth of the Seaton Burn. It has a small, sleepy harbour and a number of pubs, shops and places to eat. It is quiet resort which shows little sign of its industrial past. Visitors here can get involved with surfing and the spot is also popular with…