With such beautiful natural riches to share, it’s not surprising that much of the scenery in North East England is protected, such as the North Pennines and Northumberland Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Durham Heritage Coast and Northumberland National Park.  

A trip across the causeway to the magical Holy Island brings you to one of the country’s most peaceful retreats. Explore the beautiful village and quaint shops, take a tour of the priory and visit the castle with its fantastic walled garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll.

From the traditional fishing village of Seahouses you can take a wildlife cruise round the Farne Islands and, in summer, maybe get some snaps of the puffins nesting in their burrows and the seals basking in the sun. Northumberland’s coastal scenery is complemented inland by vast open spaces and breathtaking scenery, offering the perfect opportunity to let your mind wander and renew the spirits within! Kielder Water and Forest Park, within Northumberland National Park, is the perfect spot for a lazy afternoon on the lakeshore.

Conversely you can feel the wind in your hair and exhilaration in your heart amid the stunning cliff-top scenery of Durham’s Heritage Coast or on the heather-topped moorland of the Durham Dales and the North Pennines, where you can visit the mighty High Force, England’s largest waterfall.

North East England is a superb blend of coast and countryside combining supreme beauty with peaceful tranquillity. Where better to enjoy blissful time out from the fast-moving pace of everyday life?