Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
dating back to the fourteenth century and closely associated with many historical events. Now best known as one of the locations for the Harry Potter films
Beamish Open Air Museum
Stanley
a living working experience of life as it was in the early 1800s and 1900s complete with shops, pubs and horse drawn carriages and trams
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
a wealth of architectural history, with buildings dating from the 14C and a superb 30-acre garden famed for its rhododendrons and unique quarry garden
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
Skinningrove
celebrates the history of a long lost industry and the stories of the everyday people involved in mining
Cragside
Rothbury
the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working and with one of the largest rock gardens in Europe
Down At The Farm
Houghton-le-Spring
an open air attraction offering animal interaction and outdoor play in the countryside with a wide variety of animals for llamas to racoons
Farne Islands
Seahouses
offering unrivalled close ups of thousands of puffins, Arctic terns and guillemots (May to July) and seal pups in the autumn. Charges apply including members
Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort
near Bardon Mill
the most remarkable Roman remains in the country, a real insight into Roman military life and discover the past behind the archaeological remains
Jesmond Dene
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
an historic park in the heart of suburban Newcastle. It is a peaceful haven for residents, visitors and wildlife alike
Kielder Castle is the visitor centre for Britain's biggest forest with over 250 square miles to explore with exhibitions about forestry and conservation
Locomotion
Shildon
explore the rich seam of local railway history and discover how the railways have changed all our lives, with a model railway to please all enthusiasts
Newnham Grange Country Farm
Middlesbrough
come and meet the animals at this working farm with a variety of play areas for children, inside and out
Ormesby Hall
Middlesbrough
surrounded by 250 acres of park and farmland with year round seasonal walks and a colourful Victorian formal garden accompanying the mansion
Paxton House & Country Park
Berwick-upon-Tweed
a fine Palladian Country House with Chippendale and Trotter furniture and a changing exhibition of local artists' work surrounded by lovely grounds
The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
a treasure trove of objets' d'art including the famous silver swan automaton surrounded by luxurious gardens and parklands with children's play area
The National Museum of the Royal Navy
Hartlepool
visit an authentic 18th century seaport and the spectacular HMS Trincomalee. See how tradesmen like tailors, printers and instrument makers earned a wage
the house, home of the quirky Museum of Curiosities, is surrounded by an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland
Albert Park
Middlesbrough
facilities include children and teenage play area, boating lake, roller skating rink, visitor centre and cafe, fishing platforms and sports facilities
Alnwick Golf Club
Alnwick
a friendly welcome and a superb layout awaits. 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
telling the story of one of the world’s greatest navigators and mariners through themed display galleries, associated activities and events and a lively education programme