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Museum
Ashington
For a taste of Northumberland's history and mining heritage try a visit to Woodhorn - Museum and Northumberland Archives, near Ashington.
Church / Chapel
Sunderland
St Peter's Church stands as one of the oldest in Britain more than 1300 years old. Built in 674AD by Benedict Biscop, there is a stained glass window in the church dedicated to him. At the age of 7 the Venerable Bede joined the monastery here.
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.
Forest
Hexham
Walking at Slaley Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the Pennines most beautiful landscapes.
Explore the forest on its forest paths that run from the car layby into the woodland.
National Park
Hexham
Come to the land of the far horizons for breathtaking landscape, intriguing history and a warm welcome in England’s most tranquil corner. We have more than 400 square miles of scenery in which to escape from the everyday.
Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Railway
Gateshead
The Bowes Railway is the only operational and preserved standard gauge cable railway system in the world. Dating from 1826 and designed in part by George Stephenson, it was one of the world’s first modern railways.
Nature Trail
MORPETH
Many special wild flowers and animals can be found at Druridge Links, set in 99 acres of magnificent sand-dunes.
Aquarium
Tynemouth
Situated on the sea front at Tynemouth, Tynemouth Aquarium is the perfect attraction for when the rain interferes with your trip to the beach!
Museum
Seaton Sluice
The 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…
Historic Site
Hexham
Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire. Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital.
Adventure Park / Playground
Langley Park
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…
Historic Site
Sunderland
Sunderland Bridge dates back to the 14th century and the woodland clustered around it is majestic. It is built of dressed sandstone with four semicircular arches. The bridge has undergone several rebuilds, with the end arches being rebuilt in 1770,…
Gallery
Warkworth, MORPETH
Boasts an enviable reputation for representing some of the UK's finest contemporary artists and designers. An exciting collection of paintings, prints, ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewellery and textiles from artists with unique skills.
Historic House / Palace
Washington
At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War.
Walking Route
Washington
Heritage Trails Washington Area Walk 5. 3.1 miles (5km). 1 hour 30 mins (approx). Start/Finish - Washington Wetland Centre car park.
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
You can learn all about life in the Newcastle and Tyneside area along with eye-catching displays of area history and a fun array of group activities.
Nature Reserve
Low Hauxley, Morpeth
The Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife-watching spots in the North East. Right next to the beach, it offers fantastic views across the length of Druridge Bay and is internationally renowned for its birds.
Church / Chapel
Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh
St Aidan’s Parish Church in Bamburgh, is the final resting place of 110 men, women, and children who lived in the area in the 7th and 8th centuries.
Walking Route
Durham
The walk from Finchale Abbey to Durham Cathedral, and beyond to Escomb Church, south of Bishop Auckland, is now officially recognised as part of the Camino Inglés – the English Way.
The walk forges connections between Durham and the Camino…
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