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Lighthouse
Whitburn
A magnificent Lighthouse, family friendly and located on a beautiful stretch of coastline.
Historic Site
Durham
Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .
Church / Chapel
Trimdon
The medieval church (built in 1155) was on the pilgrim route from Whitby to Durham Cathedral. It has a Norman chancel with an unusual horseshoe arch and a Leper's window. It has a well kept churchyard, at the gate of which the Rt Hon Tony Blair…
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.
Natural Feature
MORPETH
Coquet Island is a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds managed nature reserve. It is a safe haven for Puffins, Terns, and Seals.
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.
Church / Chapel
WHITLEY BAY
12th Century private chapel for nearly 800 years. A parish church since 1891. Beautiful Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Georgian features.
Museum
ALNWICK
The hut is a mini-museum with photographs of the ferrymen, various images of old Alnmouth fishermen, information about the ferry, and assorted memorabilia.
Family Activity Centre
Durham City
Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children, parents and families a place to take a break from their shopping trip at Prince Bishops Place.
Historic House / Palace
Durham
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by the Pugin family. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!
Cinema
Whitley Bay
In the heart of Whitley Bay, the Jam Jar Cinema offers the best in local, friendly, affordable, inclusive and diverse cinema.
Sightseeing
Gateshead
The Gateshead Angel of the North is Britain's largest sculpture. Find travel information and directions to the Angel of the North.
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
Landmark
Sunderland
Roker Pier and Lighthouse are a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1903. The original lantern was gas powered, emitting a 45,000 candlepower reflected beam reputedly visible for over 15 miles out to sea.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Sunderland
Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich glass making heritage here at National Glass Centre.
Beach
MORPETH
Boasting one of the best sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast. The beach at Cresswell never really gets busy and is largely unspoilt.
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.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.
Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.
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.
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