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St Bartholomews Church
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Church / Chapel
NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA
St Bartholomew’s Church is a Church of England building within the Diocese of Newcastle.
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…
Durham Cathedral
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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
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Church / Chapel
Chester-le-Street
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
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Museum
Newbiggin by the Sea
Newbiggin Maritime Centre, the newest attraction on the beautiful Northumberland coastline, offers a unique experience for visitors. Telling the story of a community’s life by the sea.
Durham Cathedral Museum
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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.
Slaley Forest
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Forest
Hexham
Walking at Slaley Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the Pennines most beautiful landscapes.
Explore the forest on its forest paths that run from the car layby into the woodland.
Binchester Roman Fort
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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.
RNLI Cullercoats Lifeboat Station
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Landmark
North Side, Cullercoats
Located in the beautiful horseshoe-shaped Cullercoats Bay, Cullercoats Lifeboat Station operates a B class inshore lifeboat. The first lifeboat in Cullercoats was funded by the Duke of Northumberland. This became operational in 1852 following the…
Sunderland Maritime Heritage
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
SUNDERLAND
Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three days a week.
Durham Cathedral Tours
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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are available Monday to Saturday and last for approximately 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased from the Information Desk at the back of the Cathedral on the…
Hylton Castle
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Castle / Fort
SUNDERLAND
A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle. Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before 1400, this is the second oldest building in Sunderland.
Discovery Museum
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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
St Cuthbert's Catholic Church
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Church / Chapel
Durham
St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits
Mere Knolls Cemetery
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Cemetery / Mausoleum
SUNDERLAND
Opened in 1856 and now covering a holdin of 42 acres, many notable people are laid to rest here including Robert Thompson, Sir Robert Thompson, Lawrence Dickse and John Harkness. More information can be found here ->>https://www.sunderland.gov…
Marsden Bay
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Sightseeing
South Shields
Discover the dramatic cliffs and bays with stacks and caves at Marsden Bay for the perfect day out in South Shields. Plan your trip at NewcastleGateshead.
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,…St Paul's Monastery
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Church / Chapel
Jarrow
St Paul's Church has been a place of Christian prayer and worship for over 1300 years and is the starting point for the Way of Learning.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Cresswell Pond Nature Reserve
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Nature Reserve
MORPETH
Brackish lagoon, reed beds and hide for bird-watching. Great numbers of roosting waders and wildfowl all year.
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…