To provide you with the best experience on this website, cookies are used. By using the site it's assumed that you're happy with our use of cookies. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time. More info on cookies.
Allow cookies

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Name:

My Shortlist

Build your own itineraries by clicking the Add to Excursion button to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

My Kind of Toon

Penshaw Monument

Penshaw Monument

Historical

NewcastleGateshead and the surrounding regions have a rich historical past, from the 2000 year old Tynemouth Priory to the neo-classical architecture of Grainger Town.

Newcastle’s Castle Keep is one of the finest examples of a Northern Keep in the country with 2,000 years of history, whilst National Trust site Gibside includes a Palladian chapel and ruined 18th century house surrounded by acres of parkland.

Number of items:

Number of items: 29

, currently showing 1 to 10.

Sort By:
  1. Arbeia

    Add Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum to your Itinerary

    Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

    Type

    Historic Site

    South Shields

    Arbeia is the best reconstruction of a Roman fort in Britain and offers visitors a unique insight into the every day life of the Roman army, from the soldier in his barrack room to the commander in his luxurious house.

  2. Inside Bede's World!

    Add Bede's World to your Itinerary

    Bede's World

    Type

    Museum

    Jarrow

    Discover the exciting world of the Venerable Bede, early medieval Europe's greatest scholar. Church, monastic site, museum with exhibitions and recreated Anglo-Saxon farm.

  3. Crook Hall Garden

    Add Crook Hall and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall and Gardens

    Type

    Garden

    Durham City

    Medieval hall with Jacobean drawing room, turret and gallery, set in 4 acres of gardens, 2 walled gardens, a maze, a silver and white garden and Shakespeare garden.

  4. Alnwick Castle

    Add Alnwick Castle to your Itinerary

    Alnwick Castle

    Type

    Castle / Fort

    Alnwick

    Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden provide the perfect day out and is one of the North East's premier attractions.

  5. The Garden Shed

    Add The Garden Shed to your Itinerary

    The Garden Shed

    Type

    Arts Centre

    Burnopfield, Gateshead

    Set in Gibside’s historic stables and surrounding woodland, the Garden Shed is a unique arts, crafts and shopping experience...
    From felt-making and photography, to natural sculpture and massage, there’s something for every taste, all inspired by Gibside’s natural environment and stories.Meet the...

  6. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

    Add Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Near Morpeth

    With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England.

  7. Tynemouth Priory

    Add Tynemouth Priory and Castle to your Itinerary

    Tynemouth Priory and Castle

    Type

    Castle / Fort

    Tynemouth

    Wander the soaring ruins of this dramatic 13th-century priory church, set on a steep headland between the River Tyne and the North Sea.

  8. Swing Bridge

    Add Swing Bridge to your Itinerary

    Swing Bridge

    Type

    Historic Site

    Newcastle

    The Swing Bridge was built by the River Tyne Commission, under powers conferred by the Tyne Improvement Act of 1861, as part of their plan to
    improve navigation and expand trade by opening the upper reaches of the river to larger vessels.

  9. Durham Castle

    Add Durham Castle to your Itinerary

    Durham Castle

    Type

    Castle / Fort

    Durham

    Durham Castle, together with the Cathedral, was awarded the status of a World Heritage Site in 1986 providing international recognition for this unique, historic and scenic site.

  10. Bamburgh Castle

    Add Bamburgh Castle to your Itinerary

    Bamburgh Castle

    Type

    Castle / Fort

    Bamburgh

    Once home to the kings of ancient Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle is one of Northumberland's most iconic buildings.