Attractions in

North East

Cleveland and Tyne          Durham               Yorkshire         Northumberland

NORTH EAST 

   England's most northerly region is an area of wild unspoiled countryside with many rivers and cascading waterfalls. Northumbria's National Park is an area which attracts many walkers. Among the dales and hills are delightful villages and small market towns with narrow streets and fascinating shops. Northumbria boasts more castles and ruins than any other English region.Along the entire width of northern England runs Hadrian's Wall built by the Romans to Prevent the Scots from crossing the border. Northumbria has miles of beautiful sandy beaches. Off the coast is the island of Lindisfarne with its early Christian priory. The region is known for the warmth of its people and community spirit. Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant city rich in historical interest and cultural activities. Across the river in Gateshead, is the Metro Centre, Europe's largest indoor shopping city. Visit the university city of Durham, which has one of the most impressive romanesque cathedrals in Europe. Throughout Northumbria, visitors will find an interesting range of goods including quality tweeds and traditional Durham quilting.

   The region offers spectacular scenery; the wild North York Moors and the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales with their picturesque villages have inspired many world famous artists, authors and television producers. Ancient castles and textile mills are scattered across the countryside, a reminder of the region's past. There are many stately homes, country parks and medieval abbeys to explore including Castle Howard near York with its splendid gardens. The elegant spa town of Harrogate is worth a visit. The coastline ranges from rocky coves and towering cliffs to sandy beaches overlooked by quiet fishing villages and lively seaside resorts such as Scarborough. Yorkshire is ideal for outdoor activities like climbing, walking, caving, canoeing, angling, sailing and fishing. Sports are very popular in the region, particularly cricket at Headingley and racing at York, one of Britain's premier courses. 

Attractions in Durham 

Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Diggerland, Durham

Durham Castle, Durham

H M Bark Endeavour, Stockton-on-Tees

Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Upperweardale

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology, Durham

Oriental Museum, Durham

Raby Castle, Darlington

Timothy Hackworth Victorian and Railway Museum, Shildon 

Attractions in Cleveland and Tyne 

Baltic, The Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

Hatton Gallery, Newcastle

National Glass Centre, Sunderland

Attractions in Northumberland 

Berwick Borough Museum Berwick-upon-Tweed

Chillingham Castle Chillingham

Cragside Morpeth

Roman Army Museum Via Carlisle

Vindolanda Hexham

Wallington Morpeth

Attractions in Yorkshire 

Bankfield Museum, Halifax

Bar Convent Museum, York

Bolton Abbey, Skipton

Bolton Castle, Leyburn

Bramham Park, Wetherby

Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield

Cannon Hall Museum, Barnsley

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Middlesbrough

Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby

Castle Howard, York

Clifton Park Museum, Rotherham

Colour Museum, Bradford

Constable Burton Hall Gardens, Leyburn

Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Duncombe Park, Helmsley

Earth Centre, Doncaster

East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley

Eureka! The Museum for Children, Halifax

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, Malton

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Ripon

Harewood House, Leeds

JORVIK The Viking Cit, York

Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield

Land Farm Garden, Hebden Bridge

Leeds City Art Gallery, Leeds

Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Millennium Galleries, Sheffield

National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield

National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford

National Railway Museum, York

Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering

Oakwell Hall Country Park, Batley

Old Moor Wetland Centre, Barnsley

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate

Ripley Castle & Grounds, Harrogate

Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Royal Pump Room Museum, Harrogate

Sewerby Hall & Gardens, Bridlington

Sion Hill Hall, Thirsk

Skipton Castle, Skipton

Stillingfleet Lodge Garden and Nursery, York

Sutton Park, York

Teapottery, Leyburn

Thackray Museum, Leeds

Thorp Perrow Arboretum & The Falcons of Thorp Perrow, Bedale

Vintage Carriages Trust Museum of Rail Travel, Keighley

Waterways Museum, Goole

Womersley Crafts & Herbs, Doncaster

York Castle Museum, York

York City Art Gallery, York

York Dungeon, York

Yorkshire Air Museum, York

Yorkshire Dales Falconry & Conservation Centre, Settle