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  1. 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.

  2. 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
  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:
    5 Jan 2025to23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    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 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:
    15 Feb 2025to20 Dec 2025
    From:
    9 Feb 2026to28 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
  5. 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
  6. Add Bamburgh Castle to your Itinerary

    Bamburgh Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Bamburgh


    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2026to4 Nov 2026
  7. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  8. 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,…

  9. Add National Glass Centre to your Itinerary

    National Glass Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Sunderland

    Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich glass making heritage here at National Glass Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Bronze 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Bronze
  10. Add South Shields Museum and Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    South Shields

    South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays, hands-on exhibits and stunning art. Visit our latest gallery, Changing Faces, see snakes and spiders in Creature Corner and relax in the new cafe.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England Code of Practice 2012
  11. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
  12. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
  13. Add Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Durham Town Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Durham City

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard.  Since the 14th Century…

    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
  14. 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
  15. Add Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Bishop Auckland

    Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member