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  1. Add Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Durham City

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  2. Add Bowes Railway to your Itinerary

    Bowes Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Railway

    Gateshead

    The Bowes Railway is the only operational and preserved standard gauge cable railway system in the world. Dating from 1826 and designed in part by George Stephenson, it was one of the world’s first modern railways.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  3. 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 2024to31 Mar 2026Open 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
  4. Add Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    National Trust

    Durham City

    The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town house, reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields,…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Feb 2026to28 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
  5. Add RNLI Cullercoats Lifeboat Station to your Itinerary

    RNLI Cullercoats Lifeboat Station

    Type

    Type:

    Landmark

    North Side, Cullercoats

    Located in the beautiful horseshoe-shaped Cullercoats Bay, Cullercoats Lifeboat Station operates a B class inshore lifeboat. The first lifeboat in Cullercoats was funded by the Duke of Northumberland. This became operational in 1852 following the…

  6. Add World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Durham City

    Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the visitor centre is the gateway to discovering what it is that makes Durham so significant, and what there is to see and do around the peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  7. 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 2026to31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
  8. 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
  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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

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

    Add Watch House Museum to your Itinerary

    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…

  11. 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.

  12. Add The Word, National Centre for the Written Word to your Itinerary

    The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

    Type

    Type:

    Family Activity Centre

    South Shields

    The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's new state-of-the-art cultural venue which has a lot to offer! The spectacular building opened in October 2016.

    The building is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  13. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2011
  14. 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
  15. Add Woodhorn, Museum and Northumberland Archives to your Itinerary

    Woodhorn, Museum and Northumberland Archives

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Ashington

    For a taste of Northumberland's history and mining heritage try a visit to Woodhorn - Museum and Northumberland Archives, near Ashington.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2011Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2011
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze 2012North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze