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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.
Walking Route
Chester-le-Street
The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.
Bridge
Sunderland
A through arch bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, the current bridge was opened in 1929. It is the final bridge over the River Wear before reaching the North Sea.
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.
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.
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
NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA
St Bartholomew’s Church is a Church of England building within the Diocese of Newcastle.
Church / Chapel
Durham
St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits
Sports Ground
Chester-le-Street
Banks Homes Riverside Stadium is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.
Museum
North Shields
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields.
Adventure Sport Centre
Durham
Adventure Valley Golf – Durham’s only adventure golf course, boasting 18 fun packed holes. Suitable for all ages.
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.
National Trust
Durham City
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town house, reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields,…
Cathedral / Minister
Sunderland
The Minster is a significant part of Sunderland’s heritage, dating as some suggest to as far back as 940AD. Rebuilt in the 20th century and following the grant of city status to Sunderland in 1992 the church was re-designated as ‘Sunderland Minster’…
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.
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
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.
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Walking Tours
Rothbury
Shepherds Walks Holidays offer you a truly unique experience and it is our aim that you enjoy a hassle free, quality walking holiday.
Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
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