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  1. Add Penshaw Monument to your Itinerary

    Penshaw Monument

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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.

  2. Bede Memorial Cross

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    Bede Memorial Cross

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    Landmark

    Sunderland

    The Bede Memorial Cross has carvings on all sides that are in the style of original Anglo Saxon stone carvings, made when Bede was alive. The images on the cross represent the many parts of Bede’s life, including his work, his friends, and his…

  3. Add Herrington Hill Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Herrington Hill Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    New Herrington

    Extensive area of magnesium limestone grassland with classic indicator species that define this rare plant community.  Meadow Brown and Common Blue butterflies are abundant during the summer months, with Linnet, Yellowhammer and Common Whitethroat…

  4. Add Cleadon Windmill to your Itinerary

    Cleadon Windmill

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    Windmill

    South Shields

    This now ruined windmill is a grade 2 listed building and sits on top of the beautiful Cleadon Hills. Built in the 1820s, this now ruined windmill is a grade 2 listed building. It stands atop of the highest point on the Cleadon Hills, with beautiful…

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  1. Add Waddington Street United Reformed Church to your Itinerary

    Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.

  2. Add Spanish City to your Itinerary

    Spanish City

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    Landmark

    Whitley Bay

    Completed in 1910, ‘The Dome’ became a hub of activity and interest. Work has been undertaken including the restoration of may original features. Now the building houses many leisure facilities including; family-friendly venues, a high-quality steak…

  3. Add Blanchland Abbey to your Itinerary

    Blanchland Abbey

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    Church / Chapel

    Blanchland

    Set in the County of Northumberland and founded as a premonstratensian priory in 1165.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  4. Add Northumberland Coast National Landscape to your Itinerary

    Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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    Walking Routes

    Forty miles of the country’s most sublime coastline, protected as a pristine package of wondrous wildlife and history.

  5. Add St Mary Magdalene's Church - Trimdon Horseshoe Arch to your Itinerary

    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 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  6. Add Hexham Old Gaol to your Itinerary

    Hexham Old Gaol

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    Indoor Attraction

    Hexham

    Experience first hand what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s. Find outt 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,…

  7. Add Kelloe Sculptures to your Itinerary

    Kelloe Sculptures

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    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Kelloe

    Throughout Kelloe there are a number of fascinating sculptures.

  8. Add Gainford Spa to your Itinerary

    Gainford Spa

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    Historic Site

    Gainford

    A hidden natural fountain with supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs. This mineral spring can be found in Gainford. With a very high sulphur content the gases omit a foul bad egg smell which may put you off tasting it, but as soon as…

  9. St Mary's Chapel

    Add St Mary's Chapel to your Itinerary

    St Mary's Chapel

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    Church / Chapel

    Jesmond

    Jesmond or Jesus' mound was an important place of pilgrimage, it centred around St Mary’s chapel which can be found on the west bank of Jesmond Dene and is now a historical ruin. Legend has it that an apparition of the blessed virgin Mary appeared…

  10. Add St Mary's Church to your Itinerary

    St Mary's Church

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    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    Gainford

    St Mary’s Church is a grade 1 listed building, founded on a monastery and dates from the 8th century. It was re-modelled and extended in 13th century and still retains many features from that period.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  11. Add Hexham Abbey to your Itinerary

    Hexham Abbey

    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.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  12. Add Durham Cathedral Tower to your Itinerary

    Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Tower

    Durham City

    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Tower. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.

    Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and…

  13. Add St. Mary’s Heritage Centre to your Itinerary

    St. Mary’s Heritage Centre

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    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Oakwellgate, Gateshead

    The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th century and is a Grade 1 listed building.

  14. Add Seaton Delaval Hall to your Itinerary

    Seaton Delaval Hall

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    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Whitley Bay

    Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s smallest country houses; but it was home to the larger than life Delaval family.

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