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  1. The Ferryman's Hut

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    The Ferryman's Hut

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  2. Add Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

    Type

    Type:

    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. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  3. Add Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  4. Add St Hilda's Church Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    St Hilda's Church Visitor Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    Hartlepool

    St Hilda's is the parish church of the Headland. The church (a Grade 1 listed building) stands in a commanding position by the sea. It is a vibrant and living church, an impressive architectural structure and a place of great importance in the…

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  5. Add Souter Lighthouse and The Leas to your Itinerary

    Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

    Type

    Type:

    Lighthouse

    Whitburn

    A magnificent Lighthouse, family friendly and located on a beautiful stretch of coastline.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2011
  6. Add Monkwearmouth Station Fans Museum to your Itinerary

    Monkwearmouth Station Fans Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Sunderland

    Housed in the former Monkwearmouth Station museum.  The Fans Museum has an outstanding collection of SAFC memorabilia as well as that of national and international clubs.

  7. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
  8. 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:
    29 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  9. Add Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

    Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Reserve

    Low Hauxley, Morpeth

    The Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife-watching spots in the North East. Right next to the beach, it offers fantastic views across the length of Druridge Bay and is internationally renowned for its birds.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  10. 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 out 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,…

  11. Add Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum to your Itinerary

    Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2012
  12. Watch House Museum

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    Watch House Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Seaton Sluice

    The Watch House on Rocky Island in Seaton Sluice was opened on 14th January 1880, built for the Seaton Sluice Volunteer Life-Saving Company which was founded earlier in 1876. The building served as an auxiliary coast guard station until 1990. At the…

  13. Add Durham Cathedral Museum to your Itinerary

    Durham Cathedral Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral / Minister

    Durham City

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  14. Add Durham Mining Museum to your Itinerary

    Durham Mining Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Spennymoor

    Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  15. Add Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre to your Itinerary

    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Blaydon-On-Tyne

    Land of Oak & Iron covers 177 square miles of the beautiful and historic Derwent Valley & surrounding areas, making it one of the North East’s most rewarding & exciting areas to explore.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  16. Add Stephenson Steam Railway to your Itinerary

    Stephenson Steam Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    North Shields

    Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields.

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Sept 2026to27 Oct 2026
    From:
    26 Oct 2026to3 Nov 2026