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Castle / Fort
SUNDERLAND
A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle. Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before 1400, this is the second oldest building in Sunderland.
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.
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.
Church / Chapel
Hexham
Established in the 10th century, the church appears to have been built on the site of the oratory dedicated to St Michael. The name means St John in the field/clearing in the wood. The area in which it surrounds was covered with forest - hence the…
Historic House / Palace
Whitley Bay
Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s smallest country houses; but it was home to the larger than life Delaval family.
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.
Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to classical drama and light entertainment.
Historic Site
South Shields
Arbeia is the best reconstruction of a Roman fort in Britain and offers visitors a unique insight into the every day life of the Roman army, from the soldier in his barrack room to the commander in his luxurious house.
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,…
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.
Historic Site
Morpeth
The magnificent keep of Warkworth above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in Northumberland. The castle's most famous owners were the Percy family, whose lion badge can be seen carved on many…
Beach
Seaham
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.
Museum
Beamish
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s and become immersed in real, living history.
Theme Park
Brasside, Durham
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park, with over 50 attractions, activities and shows.
Beach
MORPETH
A friendly club in a friendly port! The club provides a busy sailing calendar and some great events.
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’…
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.
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.
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.
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