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  1. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  2. Add Marsden Bay to your Itinerary

    Marsden Bay

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    South Shields

    Discover the dramatic cliffs and bays with stacks and caves at Marsden Bay for the perfect day out in South Shields. Plan your trip at NewcastleGateshead.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  3. Add Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Shildon

    Explore 200 years of railway history in the world’s first railway town at Locomotion, Europe’s largest undercover collection of heritage railway vehicles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
  4. Add Angel of the North to your Itinerary

    Angel of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Gateshead

    The Gateshead Angel of the North is Britain's largest sculpture. Find travel information and directions to the Angel of the North.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  5. 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 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2026to31 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00
  6. Add Life Science Centre to your Itinerary

    Life Science Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2008North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011Use our Loos
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2013North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended
  7. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  8. Add Bamburgh Castle to your Itinerary

    Bamburgh Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Bamburgh


    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2026to4 Nov 2026
  9. 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 2025to31 Mar 2027Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Heritage Site Winner 2007/8 2007
  10. The Ferryman's Hut

    Add The Ferryman's Hut to your Itinerary

    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.

  11. Add Sunderland Maritime Heritage to your Itinerary

    Sunderland Maritime Heritage

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    SUNDERLAND

    Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three days a week. 

  12. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2012
  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 2026to31 Dec 2026
  14. Add Jarrow Hall to your Itinerary

    Jarrow Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Church Bank, Jarrow

    Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the life and legacy of Bede in our dedicated museum alongside a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon farm.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  15. Add Discovery Museum to your Itinerary

    Discovery Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    You can learn all about life in the Newcastle and Tyneside area along with eye-catching displays of area history and a fun array of group activities.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Bronze 2012Green Tourism Business Scheme - Bronze
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2012
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011Use our Loos
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Highly Commended 2013North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Highly Commended
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Silver 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Silver