North East England Attractions and Sightseeing
From Durham Castle and Cathedral to Alnwick Castle, the North East of England is saturated in ancient history. Explore the atmospheric coastline of Northumberland and see the holy islands lying just out in the Atlantic swell. Newcastle and Gateshead are well worth a visit if only to see the awesome Swing Bridge spanning the Tyne, but there's plenty more to see and do in this fabulous metropolis.
North East England Attractions
- North East England Attractions Listing - browse a list of attractions through the North East of England
- Beamish Open Air Museum - where the past comes to life. Shows how working and living in the North East was like in the 1800's and 1900's. Set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside, this museum vividly recreates life in the North of England hundreds of years ago. A great visit for all ages
- Durham Castle and Cathedral are renowned as the one of the most popular historic sites in Europe and they are now designated a World Heritage Site
- Hadrian's Wall a stone and turf fortification with many forts, milecastles, temples and turrets to explore. It once stretched across the whole width of England and a large proportion remains today
- Metro Centre Newcastle & Gateshead - Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre. Spend the day perusing the shops or let off steam with the family in MetroLand an indoor theme park
- North East England Restaurants - browse an extensive list of restaurants in the North East of England
- North East England Shopping - find shops galore to suit all your moods from our list of shops in North East England
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Linthorpe Road, , Tees Valley TS1 3LB
Tel +44 (0)1642 819808
Facilities include children and teenage play area, boating lake, roller skating rink, visitor centre and cafe, fishing platforms and sports facilities.
Castleside, Consett, County Durham DH8 9BA
Tel +44 (0)1207 218219
Picnic park in sheltered riverside setting, children's play park and shop. Beautiful riverside woodland walks and magnificent views of the Derwent Valley, only minutes away from the North Pennines.
Swansfield Park, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ
Tel +44 (0)1665 510777
Known as the "Windsor of the North" and the second largest inhabited castle in England. Alnwick Castle has been at the centre of many historical events and also the filming location for the Harry Potter films. Winner of the Best Large Visitor Attraction of the year 2007.
, Northumberland NE66 2AB
Tel +44 (0)1665 602632
A friendly welcome and a superb layout awaits at Alwick Golf Club. Set in mature parkland, open grassland and gorse with panoramic views out to the sea which is five miles away. Gents par 70 and ladies par 73 course.
The Galleries, Washington, Tyne & Wear NE38 7SB
Tel +44 (0)191 415 5111
Ideal for family fun. The complex features tenpin bowling and electronic games and is great for an evening of entertainment or as a venue for a birthday celebration.
St. Mary and St. Cuthberts Church, Church Chare, Chester-le-Street, County Durham DH3 3QB
Tel +44 (0)191 388 3295
The Ankers House is an anchorage attached to the church with displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times. Model of Anchorites' living quarters.
Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE33 2BB
Tel +44 (0)191 456 1369
Dating from AD160, the excavated remains, stunning reconstructions of original buildings and finds discovered at the Fort combine to give a unique insight into life in Roman Britain.
Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Tees Valley TS18 1LL
Tel +44 (0)1642 666000
Arts centre hosting a range of interesting shows, films, plays, exhibitions and groups for the local community. Features a bar area and venue exhibition rooms.
Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne & Wear NE38 8AB
Tel +44 (0)191 219 3455
Vibrant and exciting focus for arts, offering a theatre, gallery, artists' studios, recording studio, licensed bar, rehearsal rooms and function rooms. Offers a year round programme of arts activities.
Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7NR
Tel +44 (0)1388 601627
The official residence of the Bishop of Durham and the country residence of the Bishops since Norman times. The chapel is thought to be the largest private chapel in Europe.
Willowburn Trading Estate, , Northumberland NE66 1LX
Tel +44 (0)1665 605847
Bailiffgate Museum presents the history of Alnwick and District, a diverse range of art and history-based exhibitions are staged in the Museum's Gallery and a variety of workshops and activities are held year round.
Ravensdowne Barracks, , Northumberland NE69 7DF
Tel +44 (0)1668 214515
Bamburgh Castle is one of the finest castle in England, perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea. It commands stunning views of the Farne Islands and Holy Island.
Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 9AT
Tel +44 (0)1833 638212
Ruined castle overlooking the River Tees. Remains include 14thC great hall, 3-storey keep and circular round tower which inspired Sir Walter Scott (Rokeby).
Planetree Farm, Beamish Burn, Stanley, County Durham DH9 0RL
Tel +44 (0)1207 284142
The emphasis is on informal and cottage style garden planting with a display garden, courtyard garden and naturalistic planting. Relax in this tranquil setting and take in the superb views or wander through the nursery.
Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG
Tel +44 (0)191 370 4000
Beamish is unique. We're no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s.
Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear NE32 3DY
Tel +44 (0)191 489 2106
The extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede (AD 673-735) created a rich legacy that is celebrated today at Bede's World, Jarrow, where Bede lived and worked 1300 years ago.
Ford, Church Lane, , Northumberland NE22 5RT
Tel +44 (0)1670 843444
A delightful country park on the north side of the River Blyth with a picnic area and children's play area, as well as pleasant horse and nature trails. The park covers 57 hectares of woodland and grassland.
Woodburn Road, Bellingham, Northumberland NE48 2DF
Tel +44 (0)1434 220050
The Heritage Centre preserves and displays the heritage of the North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland, England. Relics and photographs cover all aspects of local history and tradition in the area.
Bellingham, , Northumberland TD15 1HP
The remains of a medieval castle crucial to Anglo-Scottish warfare, superseded by the most complete and breathtakingly impressive bastioned town defenses in England, mainly Elizabethan but updated in the 17th and 18th centuries.
, Northumberland TD15 1DF
Tel +44 (0)1289 304493
The Barracks & Elizabethan Fortifications, The Clock Block, Gymnasium Gallery, By Beat of Drum & Kings Own Scottish Borders Regimental Museum are all great museums in 1 location. Berwick Barracks were completed in 1721.
