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Museum
Sunderland
Housed in the former Monkwearmouth Station museum. The Fans Museum has an outstanding collection of SAFC memorabilia as well as that of national and international clubs.
Sightseeing
South Shields
Discover the dramatic cliffs and bays with stacks and caves at Marsden Bay for the perfect day out in South Shields. Plan your trip at NewcastleGateshead.
Historic Site
Durham City
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard. Since the 14th Century…
Gallery
Gateshead
The 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…
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café and library with free internet access and local history…
Family Activity Centre
South Shields
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's new state-of-the-art cultural venue which has a lot to offer! The spectacular building opened in October 2016.
The building is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities…
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.
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Hatton Gallery's collection comprises over 3,000 works, including painting, sculpture, prints, and drawing, with pieces from the 14th century to the present day.
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Church / Chapel
Hartlepool
St Hilda's is the parish church of the Headland. The church (a Grade 1 listed building) stands in a commanding position by the sea. It is a vibrant and living church, an impressive architectural structure and a place of great importance in the…
Museum
Church Bank, Jarrow
Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the life and legacy of Bede in our dedicated museum alongside a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon farm.
Cathedral / Minister
Newcastle upon Tyne
St 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.
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Laing Art Gallery is home to an important collection of 18th and 19th century painting, which is shown alongside temporary exhibitions of historic and contemporary art.
Landmark
North Side, Cullercoats
Located in the beautiful horseshoe-shaped Cullercoats Bay, Cullercoats Lifeboat Station operates a B class inshore lifeboat. The first lifeboat in Cullercoats was funded by the Duke of Northumberland. This became operational in 1852 following the…
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
With three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery explores working life in the coal mines through original artefacts and artworks by prominent mining artists such as Tom McGuinness and Norman Cornish.
Historic Ship
Hartlepool
A fascinating journey through time, set in an authentically-created historic quayside of the 1800s.
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.
Museum
Ashington
For a taste of Northumberland's history and mining heritage try a visit to Woodhorn - Museum and Northumberland Archives, near Ashington.
Castle / Fort
Newcastle upon Tyne
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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.
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