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Wharton Park
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Municipal Park
Durham City
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
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…
Hatton Gallery
Type
Type:
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.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Awaiting Grading 2014
Druridge Links
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Nature Trail
MORPETH
Many special wild flowers and animals can be found at Druridge Links, set in 99 acres of magnificent sand-dunes.
Cresswell Beach
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Beach
MORPETH
Boasting one of the best sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast. The beach at Cresswell never really gets busy and is largely unspoilt.
Roker Pier and Lighthouse
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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.
Great North Museum: Hancock
Type
Type:
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
See a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall, major new displays showing the wonder of the animal and plant kingdoms, spectacular objects from the Ancient Greeks and mummies from Ancient Egypt, a planetarium and a life-size T-Rex.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Awaiting Grading 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2010 - Silver 2010
- Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011
- Visit England VisitEngland Award for Excellence 2012
Laing Art Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Laing Art Gallery is home to an important collection of 18th and 19th century painting, which is shown alongside temporary exhibitions of historic and contemporary art.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011
Newcastle United Football Club
Type
Type:
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.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Business Tourism Award - Silver 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Sunderland Maritime Heritage
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
SUNDERLAND
Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three days a week.
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Low Hauxley, Morpeth
The Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife-watching spots in the North East. Right next to the beach, it offers fantastic views across the length of Druridge Bay and is internationally renowned for its birds.
Mountjoy
Type
Type:
Landmark
Durham
Rewarding climb to see Durham spread-eagled spectacularly below.
Durham Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
Cresswell Tower
Type
Type:
Landmark
Morpeth
Cresswell Pele Tower was built in the 14th century as a defence against the notorious Border Reivers.
Kelloe Sculptures
Type
Type:
Sightseeing
Kelloe
Throughout Kelloe there are a number of fascinating sculptures.
Newcastle Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Newcastle upon Tyne
Explore
Steeped in history, this imposing Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past.
Newcastle Castle is where the story of Newcastle began and the reason it got its name.
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
Diggerland
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Langley Park
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
St Cuthbert's North Road
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/
Bamburgh Ossuary in the Crypt
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh
St Aidan’s Parish Church in Bamburgh, is the final resting place of 110 men, women, and children who lived in the area in the 7th and 8th centuries.