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Landmark
Sunderland
Roker Pier and Lighthouse are a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1903. The original lantern was gas powered, emitting a 45,000 candlepower reflected beam reputedly visible for over 15 miles out to sea.
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.
Gallery
Gateshead
The Shipley Art Gallery is the North East’s leading gallery for contemporary art and design and has one of the best collections of ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture outside of London. It is also home to William Irving’s painting…
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café and library with free internet access and local history…
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Gateshead
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a Victorian Park. The park has seen an amazing transformation and has been restored to its Victorian splendour.
Nature Reserve
MORPETH
Brackish lagoon, reed beds and hide for bird-watching. Great numbers of roosting waders and wildfowl all year.
Church / Chapel
Jarrow
The home of the Venerable Bede, St Paul's is one of the best understood Monastic sites and along with St Peter's has been short-listed as a World Heritage Site.
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second service, there is an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting over tea in a member’s home. Please do join us, we’d love to see you at any of our…
Nature Trail
MORPETH
Many special wild flowers and animals can be found at Druridge Links, set in 99 acres of magnificent sand-dunes.
Beach
The rare cannonball limestone rock formations are found here with unique Spherical rocks that resemble cannon balls.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle.
Sports Ground
SUNDERLAND
The Stadium of Light is home to Sunderland AFC's Black Cats. Tours are available all year round giving you the opportunity to experience a walk down the tunnel or see the players' changing rooms.
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.
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.
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.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/
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.
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.
SUNDERLAND
A wonderful park connecting directly to the beach. Family fun with tennis courts, basketball, play area, boating lake and more!
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