The Way of the Sea, WarkworthA Northern Saints Trail so epic it combines three others in its course – by stunning coastline and crags, by imposing castles and by standout churches from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral.
Established in the 10th century, the church appears to have been built on the site of the…
Visit Hexham Abbey and step back in time! Take in the peaceful atmosphere, ancient…
Experience first hand what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s. Find outt…
Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads…
The Vindolanda site today contains a modern world class museum using the latest…
The country park, once the site of a colliery spoil heap, features a wide variety of…
The magnificent keep of Warkworth above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest,…
Many special wild flowers and animals can be found at Druridge Links, set in 99 acres of…
The bay is a stunning, with seven miles of sand running from Amble to Cresswell and is a…
Boasts an enviable reputation for representing some of the UK's finest contemporary…
Brackish lagoon, reed beds and hide for bird-watching. Great numbers of roosting waders…
For a taste of Northumberland's history and mining heritage try a visit to Woodhorn -…
Cresswell Pele Tower was built in the 14th century as a defence against the notorious…
Boasting one of the best sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast. The beach at…
A friendly club in a friendly port! The club provides a busy sailing calendar and some…
Coquet Island is a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds managed nature reserve. It…
Walking at Slaley Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the…
The Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife-watching spots in the…
The hut is a mini-museum with photographs of the ferrymen, various images of old Alnmouth…
Said to be where St Cuthbert agreed to become Bishop of Lindisfarne.
St Bartholomew’s Church is a Church of England building within the Diocese of Newcastle.
Newbiggin Maritime Centre, the newest attraction on the beautiful Northumberland…
Land of Oak & Iron covers 177 square miles of the beautiful and historic Derwent Valley &…
The "High Light" lighthouse is one of Blyth's oldest structures. It stands to the rear of…
Visit Ridley Park in Blyth for a great day out for the whole family. The park is located…
The popular South Beach, a wonderful stretch of golden sand and home to 20 brightly…
The Hatton Gallery's collection comprises over 3,000 works, including painting,…
Jesmond or Jesus' mound was an important place of pilgrimage, it centred around St Mary’s…
See a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall, major new displays showing the…
A tour of St James' Park will take you on an amazing journey through the history of…
Any visitor to NewcastleGateshead who surveys the city skyline, can be left in little…
Pets Corner in Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly attraction. See alpacas,…
You can learn all about life in the Newcastle and Tyneside area along with eye-catching…
Dance City welcomes all kinds of people with a passion for all kinds of dance and offers…
A visit to Newcastle wouldn't be complete with a wander to the foot of Grey's Monument in…
Now the sixth tallest structure in the city, The Cathedral Church of St. Mary is a Grade…
12th Century private chapel for nearly 800 years. A parish church since 1891. Beautiful…
Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s smallest country…
The Laing Art Gallery is home to an important collection of 18th and 19th century…
Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to…
BALTIC 39, a new cultural hub for contemporary art located on High Bridge in the heart of…
Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle.
St Nicholas Cathedral has been the home of a caring and worshipping community for over…
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Steeped in history, this imposing Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of…
Blanchland got its name from the white habits worn by monks of the Premonstratensian…
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in…
Side Gallery is committed to exhibiting the best in international humanist documentary,…
Set in the County of Northumberland and founded as a premonstratensian priory in 1165.
Discover Jacobean domestic architecture at the 16th and 17th Century Bessie Surtees House…
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air…
The church, built of local stone, was designed by Mr. Ewan Christian (architect also of…
The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th…
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and…
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is currently closed in response to the current…
The Watch House on Rocky Island in Seaton Sluice was opened on 14th January 1880, built…
Gallery times may vary dependent on weather and the gallery has artist studios therefore…
The Shipley Art Gallery is the North East’s leading gallery for contemporary art and…
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a…
Segedunum Roman Fort is the gateway to Hadrian's Wall. Explore the excavated fort site,…
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North…
Lighthouse, bird-watching hide and visitor centre are all open to the public. Permanent…
The Northern Saints Project is a Visit County Durham initiative supported by:
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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