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Walking Route
Penshaw
Heritage Trails Coalfield Area Walk 1 - This is a 4 mile (6.5km) walk starting from the foot of Penshaw Monument.
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…
Church / Chapel
Bamburgh
The present day church dates from the end of the 12th century. A memorial to the Victorian heroine Grace Darling are amongst some of the many treasures.
Museum
Shildon
Explore 200 years of railway history in the world’s first railway town at Locomotion, Europe’s largest undercover collection of heritage railway vehicles.
Religious Activity
A Northern Saints Trail so epic it combines three others in its course – by stunning coastline and crags, by imposing castles and by standout churches from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral.
Church / Chapel
Durham
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church, conveniently located in Durham City Centre.
Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dance City welcomes all kinds of people with a passion for all kinds of dance and offers classes and performances in contemporary salsa, tango, ballet, tap, jazz, break dance and much, much more.
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.
Animal Collection
Newcastle upon Tyne
Pets Corner in Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly attraction. See alpacas, pot-bellied pigs, goats, colourful birds and rabbits up close!
Parkland / Woodland Garden
BLYTH
Visit Ridley Park in Blyth for a great day out for the whole family. The park is located near the centre of the Northumberland town with great transport links and recreational activities for all ages to enjoy. With a water play area, woodland…
Nature Reserve
Peterlee
Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in the heart of Newcastle’s cultural quarter.
Historic Site
Gainford
A hidden natural fountain with supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs. This mineral spring can be found in Gainford. With a very high sulphur content the gases omit a foul bad egg smell which may put you off tasting it, but as soon as…
Walking Route
Fatfield
Start / Finish - Fatfield Bridge. Distance 2.9 miles or 4.8 km. 1 hour approximately.
Church / Chapel
Blanchland
Set in the County of Northumberland and founded as a premonstratensian priory in 1165.
Garden
Durham
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.
Abbey / Priory
Berwick upon Tweed
Originally home to the Lindisfarne Gospels and the site of grisly Viking attacks, Lindisfarne Priory sits offshore on Holy Island and is reached by a causeway at low tide.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
ASHINGTON
The country park, once the site of a colliery spoil heap, features a wide variety of wildlife in its woodland and 40-acre lake.
Museum
Durham City
Over 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.
Cocktail Bar
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pitcher & Piano on NewcastleGateshead Quayside is a bar for every occasion.
The Northern Saints Project is a Visit County Durham initiative supported by:
Durham Cathedral, Durham County Council, Durham Diocese, Gateshead Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Hexham Abbey, Newcastle City Council, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, North Tyneside Council, Northumberland County Council, Northumberland Tourism, South Tyneside Council, Sunderland City Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority, The Auckland Project and is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
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