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  1. Add Bamburgh Castle to your Itinerary

    Bamburgh Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Bamburgh


    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2023to4 Nov 2023
  2. Add Tynemouth Priory and Castle to your Itinerary

    Tynemouth Priory and Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Tynemouth

    Tynemouth Castle and Priory was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland.

    Dates

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
  3. Add Beaurepaire Manor House to your Itinerary

    Beaurepaire Manor House

    Type

    Type:

    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. .

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  4. Add Hexham Old Gaol to your Itinerary

    Hexham Old Gaol

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Attraction

    Hexham

    Experience first hand what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s. Find outt more about the Border Reivers – local families including the Charltons, Dodds, Milburns and Robsons, famous for causing trouble.
    We house a wide variety of books,…

  5. Add Washington Old Hall to your Itinerary

    Washington Old Hall

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Mar 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
  6. Hadrian's Wall

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall is the perfect day out. Explore its ancient archaeology. Find out more at NewcastleGateshead today.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
  7. Add Warkworth Castle & Hermitage to your Itinerary

    Warkworth Castle & Hermitage

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  8. Add HMS Trincomalee to your Itinerary

    HMS Trincomalee

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Ship

    Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool

    HMS Trincomalee, built in 1817, is one of the oldest ship afloat in Europe.

    Come aboard for a unique experience of Navy life 2 centuries ago.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2022to31 Mar 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Heritage Site Winner 2007/8 2007
  9. Add Bessie Surtees House to your Itinerary

    Bessie Surtees House

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Discover Jacobean domestic architecture at the 16th and 17th Century Bessie Surtees House in the heart of Newcastle. Plan your trip with NewcastleGateshead.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2012
  10. Add Durham Castle to your Itinerary

    Durham Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Durham City

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
  11. Add Auckland Castle Deer House and Park to your Itinerary

    Auckland Castle Deer House and Park

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
  12. Dunstanburgh Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Alnwick

    Built on the most magnificent scale, Dunstanburgh Castle stands on a remote headland in Northumberland.

    Dates

  13. Add National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool to your Itinerary

    National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Ship

    Hartlepool

    A fascinating journey through time, set in an authentically-created historic quayside of the 1800s.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    29 Oct 2023to31 Mar 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
  14. Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    Add Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum to your Itinerary

    Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Hexham

    The Vindolanda site today contains a modern world class museum using the latest interpretation techniques and display to tell a very old, very interesting Roman story.

  15. Add Seaton Delaval Hall to your Itinerary

    Seaton Delaval Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Whitley Bay

    Seaton Delaval Hall is a spectacular National Trust property set in the North East; a great house set in its own estate with lovely gardens and a fine collection. That's not all - there is also much more.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 17:00
  16. Add Warkworth Castle to your Itinerary

    Warkworth Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    MORPETH

    Towering 12th century fortress with striking ruins and mystery-shrouded hermitage gracing the charming River Coquet.

  17. Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  18. Add Hylton Castle to your Itinerary

    Hylton Castle

    Type

    Type:

    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. 

  19. Add Newcastle Castle to your Itinerary

    Newcastle Castle

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
  20. Add Binchester Roman Fort to your Itinerary

    Binchester Roman Fort

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00