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Historic House / Palace
Durham
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by the Pugin family. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!
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…
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.
Sports Ground
Newcastle upon Tyne
Any visitor to NewcastleGateshead who surveys the city skyline, can be left in little doubt as to one of the overriding passions of the region. St James' Park is home to Newcastle United and the ground towers over the city.
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,…
Nature Reserve
Peterlee
Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.
Marina
MORPETH
The beautiful harbourside area of the Northumberland coast.
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.
Museum
Hartlepool
The Heugh (pronounced "Yuff") Gun Battery is a site of great significance in terms of both history and poignancy. A surviving 19thC coastal battery, complete with WW1 and WW2 modifications.
Nature Trail
MORPETH
Many special wild flowers and animals can be found at Druridge Links, set in 99 acres of magnificent sand-dunes.
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.
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.
Botanic Garden
Durham City
Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.
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.
Gallery
Spennymoor
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Hatton Gallery's collection comprises over 3,000 works, including painting, sculpture, prints, and drawing, with pieces from the 14th century to the present day.
Church / Chapel
Gilesgate, Durham
St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years. See website for further information about the life of our church, from regular services to special events.
Church / Chapel
Shotley Bridge, Consett
The church, built of local stone, was designed by Mr. Ewan Christian (architect also of the National Portrait Gallery) and was inspired by a Swiss mountain chapel. Consecrated by Dr. Charles Baring, Bishop of Durham on 7th March 1867.
Castle / Fort
Alnwick
Built on the most magnificent scale, Dunstanburgh Castle stands on a remote headland in Northumberland.
Hexham
Visit Hexham Abbey and step back in time! Take in the peaceful atmosphere, ancient architectural treasures and beautiful stained glass. Visit our interactive exhibition, The Big Story, and enjoy some home-made refreshments in our Refectory Café.
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Durham Cathedral, Durham County Council, Durham Diocese, Gateshead Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Hexham Abbey, Newcastle City Council, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, North Tyneside Council, Northumberland County Council, Northumberland Tourism, South Tyneside Council, Sunderland City Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority, The Auckland Project and is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
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