History & Heritage

Let North East England spirit you back into thrilling moments in history. Walk in the footsteps of the Romans along Hadrian’s Wall, explore more castles than anywhere else in England, hop on a tram and go to town in 1913 at the award-winning Beamish Museum and discover our important Christian heritage (and an oasis of peaceful contemplation) on Lindisfarne and at Durham Cathedral.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Opportunities abound in North East England to sample the grand country house lifestyle and experience the pleasures of great English gardens. With its wide, open spaces and dramatic vistas, the area was an irresistible spot for the titled and wealthy to build their stately homes and estates, ensuring that our modern visitors get to enjoy some of Britain’s most creative and inspiring gardens, from the 18^th-century avenues of Gibside to the contemporary design of The Alnwick Garden.

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Coast & Countryside

With an award-winning coastline, miles of unspoilt countryside and an exceptional view around every corner, this is a place to relax and be at peace with the world. Scattered across the unspoilt scenery are iconic attractions and historic landmarks such as Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh castles, the mighty sweep of Hadrian’s Wall, picture-postcard villages such as Blanchland and the twin estates of Ford and Etal. Inviting, open spaces just waiting to be explored at leisure.

World-class culture

With so much going on all year round in North East England, tracking down a ‘must-see’ cultural attraction is easy. The difficult thing is deciding which ones to choose! Some of the country’s top museums, theatres, concert venues, art galleries and sports grounds can be found here and, with the warmest of welcomes whenever you visit, we offer a world-class experience that’s hard to surpass

Shopping

For those in need of some serious retail therapy, North East England is an experience not to be missed. From the sheer scale of Metrocentre Gateshead, great high street shopping in Newcastle and brand retail outlets like Dalton Park and Royal Quays, to unique local shopping experiences like Yarm’s elegant High Street and the eclectic atmosphere of Durham city, it all adds up to some very satisfied shoppers at the end of the day.