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
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
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
Washington Old Hall
Washington
medieval Manor House which was the ancestral home of George Washington, with a tranquil garden and a 'nuttery' - a haven for wildlife
BALTIC The Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead
housed in a 1950s grain warehouse, presenting the experience of contemporary art, with no permanent collection and so offering a constantly changing programme of exhibitions and events
Bessie Surtees House
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
originally rich merchants' houses & shops, 3 rooms are open to the public. Exhibitions about the history include the elopement of Bessie Surtees, an 18C love story
Jarrow Hall
Jarrow
set across 11 acres, the visitor can discover the incredible world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria and the extraordinary life of Bede - the father of English history with plenty of interactive displays and a rare breed farm with rescued animals
North East Aircraft Museum
Sunderland
North East Englands premier aircraft museum with a restoration workshop which is open to visitors
Souter Point Lighthouse
Sunderland
first lighthouse to be powered by electricity with a real flavour of a working lighthouse, surrounded by wildflower meadows and great wildlife viewing
AMF Bowling
Washington
ten pin bowling and electronic games. This venue can be booked for a birthday celebration.
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
South Shields
with excavated remains and stunning reconstructions of original buildings and roman artefacts combine to give a unique insight the Romans in Britain during the second to fifth Century
Arts Centre Washington
Washington
vibrant and exciting focus for arts, offering a theatre, gallery, artists' studios, recording studio, licensed bar, rehearsal rooms and function rooms. Offers a year round programme of arts activities
Bluereef Aquarium
North Shields
exciting wildlife attraction designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. At the heart of the visit there are giant ocean tanks with spectacular underwater walkthrough tunnels
Bowes Railway
Gateshead
designed by George Stephenson, the only preserved standard gauge rope-hauled railway in the world featuring two steam engines, diesel locomotives, colliery wagons and an exhibition
Gibside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
a rare example of an 18th Century landscape garden, a tree lined avenue, pockets of peaceful woodland and adventure play areas