Food & Drink

One of the highlights of any holiday is finding great places to eat, and we can recommend some excellent places for starters - and mains and desserts. Many have won awards for their welcoming service and delicious dishes created from our fresh local produce. Serving real ales and hearty meals, the area’s pubs cover all bases from upmarket chic to cosy and traditional. Our historic villages are full of charming cafés and tea rooms, perfect for relaxing over coffee and homemade cake. Then there are the local specialities that can only be truly savoured here in North East England.

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