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Animal Collection
Washington
Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the perfect place to connect with nature.
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.
Church / Chapel
Chester-le-Street
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Durham City
Providing 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.
Church / Chapel
Durham
A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.
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.
Marina
MORPETH
The beautiful harbourside area of the Northumberland coast.
Music Hall
Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and musical discovery on the south bank of the River Tyne.
Gallery
WHITLEY BAY
Gallery times may vary dependent on weather and the gallery has artist studios therefore the gallery may be open when the studios are being used.
The gallery opened in 2016 with the hope of attracting visitors to the region and add to the other…
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.
Botanic Garden
Durham City
Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.
Outdoor Market
MORPETH
The 15 retail pods here at Amble Harbour Village are home to a variety of independent businesses selling a range of Art, Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery, & more.
Church / Chapel
Wingate
Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was sunk for Wingate Grange Colliery in 1839.
Marina
Hartlepool
Hartlepool Marina is one of the most modern marina facilities in Europe, attracting hundreds of vessels, the marina is Hartlepool's most alluring and relaxing locations. High fashion, waterside restaurants and romantic promenades.
Museum
Durham City
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum. The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.
Walking Route
Roker, Sunderland
Heritage Trails North Area Walk 7 - This is a 2 mile (4km) walk starting from Roker promenade.
Religious Activity
Gain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.
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…
Theatre
Tynemouth
Formed in 1946 the first plays were performed in Holy Saviour's Parish Hall. In 1972 after many successful and happy years it was possible for the club to find a more permanent home in the The Wesleyan Chapel in Percy Street. Visitors have…
Landmark
Cullercoats
The Watch House was designed by Frank West Rich. A pre-existing clock tower was incorporated in the design. The Cullercoats Volunteer Life Brigade, was formed after 1864 and the Watch House constructed between 1877 and 1879. The duty of the Life…
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