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  1. St Paul's Monastery

    St Paul's Church has been a place of Christian prayer and worship for over 1300 years and…

  2. St Pauls Church and Monastic Site

    The home of the Venerable Bede, St Paul's is one of the best understood Monastic sites…

  3. Jarrow Hall

    Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the…

  1. The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

    The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's new state-of-the-art…

  2. South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

    South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through…

  3. Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

    Arbeia is the best reconstruction of a Roman fort in Britain and offers visitors a unique…

  4. Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum

    Segedunum Roman Fort is the gateway to Hadrian's Wall. Explore the excavated fort site,…

  5. Stephenson Steam Railway

    Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North…

  6. Sandhaven Beach

    Sandhaven Beach

    Sandhaven Beach is an awarding winning blue flag beach, offering a traditional seaside…

  7. Tynemouth Priory Theatre

    Tynemouth Priory Theatre

    Formed in 1946 the first plays were performed in Holy Saviour's Parish Hall.  In 1972…

  8. Tynemouth Priory and Castle

    Tynemouth Castle and Priory was once one of the largest fortified areas in England.…

  9. Cleadon Windmill

    This now ruined windmill is a grade 2 listed building and sits on top of the beautiful…

  10. Lost World Mini Golf

    Lost World Adventure Golf is the perfect place for a trip out with the family!

    In a land…

  11. Tynemouth Aquarium

    Situated on the sea front at Tynemouth, Tynemouth Aquarium is the perfect attraction for…

  12. Marsden Bay

    Discover the dramatic cliffs and bays with stacks and caves at Marsden Bay for the…

  13. RNLI Cullercoats Lifeboat Station

    Located in the beautiful horseshoe-shaped Cullercoats Bay, Cullercoats Lifeboat Station…

  14. Hylton Castle

    A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle.  Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before…

  15. Cullercoats Watch House

    Cullercoats Watch House

    The Watch House was designed by Frank West Rich. A pre-existing clock tower was…

  16. Cullercoats Bike and Kayak

    Specialists in rentals, tours, lessons and repairs, the choice is yours how you want to…

  17. Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

    A magnificent Lighthouse, family friendly and located on a beautiful stretch of coastline.

  18. Pirate Escape Whitley Bay

    Pirate Escape is an exciting and immersive live escape room game. After entering one of…

  19. Jam Jar Cinema and Lounge Bar

    In the heart of Whitley Bay, the Jam Jar Cinema offers the best in local, friendly,…

  20. Mere Knolls Cemetery

    Opened in 1856 and now covering a holdin of 42 acres, many notable people are laid to…

  21. Jesmond Dene

    Jesmond Dene is a unique haven of peace and tranquillity for the people of Newcastle.

  22. PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay

    PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay offers a wide range of entertainment, including comedy, dance,…

  23. Spanish City

    Completed in 1910, ‘The Dome’ became a hub of activity and interest. Work has been…

  24. Northern Spire Bridge

    An impressive two span cable stayed bridge and A-frame pylon rising to 344ft to cross the…

  25. Pets Corner at Jesmond Dene

    Pets Corner in Jesmond Dene, is a popular, family-friendly attraction. See alpacas,…

  26. St Mary's Chapel

    St Mary's Chapel

    Jesmond or Jesus' mound was an important place of pilgrimage, it centred around St Mary’s…

  27. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead)

    The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and…

  28. St. Mary’s Heritage Centre

    The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th…

  29. WWT Washington Wetland Centre

    Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre…

  30. St Andrew's Church

    St Andrew's Church is of international importance, the interior has many treasures…

  31. Bessie Surtees House

    Discover Jacobean domestic architecture at the 16th and 17th Century Bessie Surtees House…

  32. Bede Memorial Cross

    Bede Memorial Cross

    The Bede Memorial Cross has carvings on all sides that are in the style of original Anglo…

  33. Newcastle Castle

    Explore

    Steeped in history, this imposing Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of…

  34. Theatre Royal

    Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to…

  35. Roker Park

    A wonderful park connecting directly to the beach.  Family fun with tennis courts,…

  36. Great North Museum: Hancock

    See a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall, major new displays showing the…

  37. Newcastle Cathedral

    St Nicholas Cathedral has been the home of a caring and worshipping community for over…

  38. BALTIC 39

    BALTIC 39, a new cultural hub for contemporary art located on High Bridge in the heart of…

  39. Grey's Monument

    A visit to Newcastle wouldn't be complete with a wander to the foot of Grey's Monument in…

  40. Stadium of Light

    The Stadium of Light is home to Sunderland AFC's Black Cats.  Tours are available all…

  41. Washington Old Hall

    At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its…

  42. Roker Pier and Lighthouse

    Roker Pier and Lighthouse are a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1903. The…

  43. St Benet Church

    St Benet Church

    A large Catholic Church in Sunderland. 

  44. Monkwearmouth Station Fans Museum

    Housed in the former Monkwearmouth Station museum.  The Fans Museum has an outstanding…

  45. Cathedral Church of St. Mary

    Cathedral Church of St. Mary

    Now the sixth tallest structure in the city, The Cathedral Church of St. Mary is a Grade…

  46. Saltwell Park and Saltwell Towers

    Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a…

  47. Newcastle United Football Club

    Any visitor to NewcastleGateshead who surveys the city skyline, can be left in little…

  48. Newcastle United Stadium Tours

    A tour of St James' Park will take you on an amazing journey through the history of…

  49. Wearmouth Bridge

    Wearmouth Bridge

    A through arch bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, the current bridge was…

  50. Dance City

    Dance City welcomes all kinds of people with a passion for all kinds of dance and offers…

  51. St Peter's Church

    St Peter's Church stands as one of the oldest in Britain more than 1300 years old. Built…

  52. National Glass Centre

    Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich…

  53. Sunderland Minster

    The Minster is a significant part of Sunderland’s heritage, dating as some suggest to as…

  54. Discovery Museum

    You can learn all about life in the Newcastle and Tyneside area along with eye-catching…

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Highlights

  1. Jarrow Hall

    Discover the amazing world of Anglo-saxon Northumbria. Set across 11 acres explore the…

  2. St Paul's Monastery

    St Paul's Church has been a place of Christian prayer and worship for over 1300 years and…

  3. St Peter's Church

    St Peter's Church stands as one of the oldest in Britain more than 1300 years old. Built…

  1. Northern Spire Bridge

    An impressive two span cable stayed bridge and A-frame pylon rising to 344ft to cross the…

  2. Finchale Priory

    The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's…

  3. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

    Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the…

  4. Roker Pier and Lighthouse

    Roker Pier and Lighthouse are a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1903. The…

  5. Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

    The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage…

  6. Durham Castle

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour…

  7. Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

    Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive…

  8. Durham Cathedral

    Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with…

  9. Durham Cathedral Museum

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral…

  10. National Glass Centre

    Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich…

  11. Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

    Arbeia is the best reconstruction of a Roman fort in Britain and offers visitors a unique…

  12. The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

    The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside's new state-of-the-art…

  13. Penshaw Monument

    One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in…

  14. Bede Memorial Cross

    Bede Memorial Cross

    The Bede Memorial Cross has carvings on all sides that are in the style of original Anglo…

  15. Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

    Sunderland's history under one roof, dating from 1846 there are so many exhibits to keep…

  16. Hylton Castle

    A decorative gatehouse tower of a Castle.  Built by Sir William Hylton shortly before…

  17. St Andrew's Church

    St Andrew's Church is of international importance, the interior has many treasures…

  18. Framwellgate Bridge

    Framwellgate Bridge, the oldest bridge in Durham, is one of three mediaeval arch bridges…

  19. Herrington Country Park

    One of the largest parks in Sunderland with walks and cycle trails, family cycling with…

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