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less than 5 miles
Durham University Botanic Garden
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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.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2015
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
St Mary Magdalene's Church - Trimdon Horseshoe Arch
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Church / Chapel
Trimdon
The medieval church (built in 1155) was on the pilgrim route from Whitby to Durham Cathedral. It has a Norman chancel with an unusual horseshoe arch and a Leper's window. It has a well kept churchyard, at the gate of which the Rt Hon Tony Blair…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Holy Trinity, Wingate
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Church / Chapel
Wingate
Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was sunk for Wingate Grange Colliery in 1839.
Old Durham Gardens
Type
Type:
Garden
Durham
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
more than 5 miles
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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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…
Shipley Art Gallery
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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…
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
Bessie Surtees House
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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.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Country Park & Nature Reserve
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Parkland / Woodland Garden
ASHINGTON
The country park, once the site of a colliery spoil heap, features a wide variety of wildlife in its woodland and 40-acre lake.
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.
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2011
- Visit England Code of Practice 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze 2012
Blyth High Lighthouse
Type
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Lighthouse
BLYTH
The "High Light" lighthouse is one of Blyth's oldest structures. It stands to the rear of Bath Terrace and is 18.74 m (61 ft 6 in) tall. Built in three stages, the first section was constructed in 1788.
Sunderland Maritime Heritage
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Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
SUNDERLAND
Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three days a week.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Type
Type:
Gallery
Gateshead
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is currently closed in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic. We will keep you updated as the situation changes. Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC…
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
Derwent Waterside Park
Type
Type:
Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
Type
Type:
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.
Theatre Royal
Type
Type:
Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to classical drama and light entertainment.
Discovery Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
You can learn all about life in the Newcastle and Tyneside area along with eye-catching displays of area history and a fun array of group activities.
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Bronze 2012
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Highly Commended 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Silver 2014
The Biscuit Factory
Type
Type:
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in the heart of Newcastle’s cultural quarter.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Wearmouth Bridge
Type
Type:
Bridge
Sunderland
A through arch bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, the current bridge was opened in 1929. It is the final bridge over the River Wear before reaching the North Sea.
High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Forest in Teesdale
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million yrs.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Penshaw Monument
Type
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Landmark
Houghton Le Spring
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. Presented to the National Trust as a gift in 1939 by the 5th Earl of Durham.