Found 121 places

Brancepeth Castle
Castle Durham County DurhamImpressive castle owned by the Neville family until the 16th century.

Elba Park
Landscape Houghton-le-Spring Tyne And Wear52 acre park near Houghton-le-Spring with a sculpture trail and plenty of wildlife.

St Brandon's Church
Religious Place Durham County DurhamAnglican church in Brancepeth, with views over to the stunning Brancepeth Castle.

The Snook
Landscape Holy Island NorthumberlandThe peninsula part of Holy Island, made up of dunes, salt marshes, Snook House and Snook Tower

Middleham Castle
Castle Leyburn North YorkshireChildhood home of Richard III, built in the 12th century

Bolts Law Standing Engine House
Building Stanhope County DurhamBuilt in 1846, the standing engine hauled railway trucks up and down an incline into Rookhope.

River Wear Lime Kilns
Lime Kiln Sunderland Tyne And Wear19th century lime kilns, located on the River Wear.


Shipley Art Gallery
Museum Gateshead Tyne And WearPurpose built gallery housing the collection of Joseph Shipley.

Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Building Jedburgh BordersJail built on the site of the old Jedburgh Castle in the 1820s.


Greyfriars Garden
Religious Place Jedburgh BordersRemains of a 15th century friary in the heart of Jedburgh.

Roxburgh Castle
Castle Kelso BordersRuin near Kelso overlooking the River Tweed, in the grounds of Floors Castle.

Low Friarside Chapel
Religious Place Rowlands Gill Tyne And WearRuins of a 14th century chapel in the grounds of Low Friarside Farm.

Bolton Priory
Religious Place Skipton North YorkshireRuins of a 12th century priory on the Bolton Abbey estate.

Gordale Scar
Waterfall Skipton North YorkshireLimestone ravine with two waterfalls in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Skipton Castle
Castle Skipton North YorkshireMedieval castle, home to the Clifford family for 400 years

Shap Abbey
Religious Place Penrith CumbriaPeaceful, ruined 12th century abbey managed by English Heritage

Kendal Castle
Castle Kendal CumbriaRuined castle built in the 1200s, with links to Katherine Parr's family.

The Long Drop
Building Stonehaugh NorthumberlandThe highest perched toilet in England, situated in Northumberland National Park

Berwick Elizabethan Town Walls
Military Berwick Upon Tweed NorthumberlandDefensive walls built in the 16th century, now managed by English Heritage.

Ryton Pinfolds
Building Ryton Tyne And WearPens to hold stray animals, dating back to medieval times.

Pendragon Castle
Castle Kirkby Stephen CumbriaRuined castle dating to the 12th century, said to be founded by Uther Pendragon.

Waldridge Fell
Landscape Chester-le-Street County DurhamStunning 284 acre country park with woodlands, wetlands and lowland heath.

Clemmy Bank Bridge
Bridge Witton le Wear County DurhamPretty little 18th century bridge over the River Wear in Witton Le Wear.

Bishopley Lime Kilns
Lime Kiln Frosterley County DurhamLime kilns built in 1847, hidden away in the beautiful Weardale countryside.

St Andrew's Church, Corbridge
Religious Place Corbridge NorthumberlandChurch in the heart of Corbridge village, originally built around 674.

Corbridge Roman Town
Museum Corbridge NorthumberlandRuins of a Roman garrison located on Hadrians Wall, with a museum of artifacts found on site.

Dukesfield Arches
Building Hexham NorthumberlandRemains of a former smelting mill hidden in the Northumberland countryside.

The Old Pottery
Building Corbridge NorthumberlandOld 19th century pottery on the outskirts of Corbridge, previously known as Walker's Pottery.

North Gosforth Chapel
Religious Place Gosforth Tyne And WearRuins of a 13th century chapel in the middle of a housing estate.

Crook Hall Gardens
Building Durham County DurhamSmall National Trust site with medieval hall dating back to the 13th century.

Cretehawser Wreck
Military Sunderland Tyne And WearThe wreck of concrete tug 'Cretehawser' which sits on the banks of the River Wear.

Hadrians Wall at Heddon on The Wall
Landmark Heddon on the Wall NorthumberlandThe longest surviving section of 'broad wall' on Hadrians Wall.

Cowen Drinking Fountains
Fountain Gateshead Tyne And WearTwo drinking fountains given to the people of Blaydon by Joseph Cowen in the 1860s.

Dr Trotter's Memorial
Fountain Bedlington NorthumberlandFountain commemorating Doctor James Trotter, local councillor known as 'Mr Bedlington' during Victorian times.

Clara Vale Nature Reserve
Landscape Gateshead Tyne And WearSmall local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.


Stargate Ponds
Landscape Gateshead Tyne And WearSmall and pretty local nature reserve with lots of wildlife to see.

Fulwell Lime Kilns
Lime Kiln Sunderland Tyne And WearOld lime kilns at Fulwell, now a fancy backdrop for a car showroom.

Thornley Woods Sculpture Trail
Landscape Rowlands Gill Tyne And WearA short but sweet 0.8km sculpture trail in Thornley Woods.

Coastal Watch Mirror
Military Sunderland Tyne And WearWW1 acoustic mirror, which detected German Zeppelins as they approached the coast.

Chase Park
Landscape Whickham Tyne And WearSmall park in the heart of Whickham, home to Whickham Windmill.

Wallington Hall
Estate Morpeth NorthumberlandHome to three of the most famous families in the North East, set in 13,500 acres of land.

Hownsgill Viaduct
Bridge Consett County Durham54m high viaduct, built with the help of Robert Stephenson.

Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery
Museum Bishop Auckland County DurhamTwo fantastic galleries in the heart of Bishop Auckland.

Auckland Castle
Castle Bishop Auckland County DurhamCastle dating back to the 17th century and home to the bishops of Durham.

Rievaulx Abbey
Religious Place Helmsley North YorkshireRuined 12th century abbey in the beautiful Rye Valley, North Yorkshire

Castle Eden Dene
Landscape Peterlee County Durham221 hectares of woodland, grassland and paths leading to the beautiful Durham coast.

Whorlton Castle
Castle Northallerton North YorkshireRuined motte and bailey castle, dating back to the Norman Conquest.

Little Tern Sculpture
Art Horden County DurhamArtwork inspired by the Little Tern colony which return to nest in Horden every spring.

Washington F Pit
Building Washington Tyne And WearSmall museum showcasing the history of coal mining in the region.

Beamish Museum
Estate Stanley County Durham350 acre world famous open air museum set in rural County Durham.

Marsden Lime Kilns
Lime Kiln South Shields Tyne And WearLime kilns on the coast near South Shields, built in the 1870s.

Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum
Landscape Wallsend Tyne And WearExcavated Roman fort, with a museum and 35m viewing tower.

Swing Bridge
Bridge Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearRotating bridge designed by William Armstrong, which opened in 1876.

RSPB Saltholme
Landscape Middlesbrough North Yorkshire650 hectare site attracting thousands of birds every year.

Hylton Castle
Castle Sunderland Tyne And Wear14th century gatehouse tower built by Sir William Hylton.

Side Gallery
Art Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearSmall photographic gallery on Newcastle's Quayside.

Watergate Forest Park
Landscape Gateshead Tyne And Wear24 hectare park with lake, woodland and waymarked paths in the heart of Gateshead.

Birkheads Secret Garden
Landscape Gateshead Tyne And WearA series of 12 gardens set in 3 acres of land in rural Gateshead.

Chopwell Wood
Landscape Gateshead Tyne And WearBeautiful 360 hectare woodland, great for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Cullercoats Caves
Cave Cullercoats Tyne And WearCaves at Cullercoats Bay known locally as Fairies Caves.

Grey's Monument
Statue Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearMonument dedicated to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey built in 1838.

Path Head Water Mill
Building Gateshead Tyne And WearWater Mill on the edge of Blaydon, originally built in 1730.



Dunston Staiths
Landmark Gateshead Tyne And WearThe largest timber structure in Europe, built in 1893.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Building Gateshead Tyne And WearOld flour mill converted into a contemporary art gallery in 2002.

Seven Sisters
Landscape Houghton-le-Spring Tyne And WearAncient burial mound marked by Beech trees sitting on Copt Hill, dating back to the Mesolithic period.

Born Free Lions
Art Newcastle City Centre Tyne And Wear25 bronze lion sculptures by artists Gillie and Marc, temporarily on display in Exhibition Park.

Newcastle Cathedral
Religious Place Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearCathedral of Newcastle upon Tyne, originally built in 1091.

The Farne Islands
Landscape Seahouses NorthumberlandGroup of islands off the coast of Northumberland.


Newcastle City Walls
Building Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearRemains of the 14th century walls that were built around Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Warkworth Hermitage
Religious Place Warkworth Northumberland14th century Hermitage carved out out of the bedrock on the River Coquet.

George Stephenson's Birthplace
Building Wylam NorthumberlandBirthplace of mechanical engineer George Stephenson, built around 1760.


Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Building Rowlands Gill Tyne And WearDisused steel furnace and woodland walk, managed by English Heritage.

Craster Tower Gateway
Building Craster Northumberland18th century gateway to Craster Tower, now an iconic entrance to the village of Craster.

Newcastle Keep
Castle Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearA 12th century keep in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

High and Low Lights of North Shields
Lighthouse North Shields Tyne And WearDecommissioned leading lights in North Shields.

The Summerhill
Landmark Gateshead Tyne And WearAn octagonal folly, once part of the Stella Hall estate in Blaydon.

Tynemouth Watch House
Building Tynemouth Tyne And WearA museum dedicated to the Volunteer Life Brigade at Tynemouth.

St Paul's Monastery
Religious Place Jarrow Tyne And WearAnglo-Saxon Monastery where St Bede spent his life from the age of seven.

Beadnell Lime Kilns
Lime Kiln Beadnell Northumberland18th century lime kilns in the harbour of Beadnell Bay

Lumley Castle
Castle Chester-le-Street County DurhamA grade I listed castle built in 1392, now a stunning hotel.

Gateshead Central Library
Building Gateshead Tyne And WearA purpose built library, which opened in 1926 with funding from the Carnegie Trust.

Cherryburn
Building Stocksfield NorthumberlandThe birthplace of Thomas Bewick, the famous wood engraver and ornithologist.

Hollinside Manor
Building Whickham Tyne And WearA medieval first-floor style Manor House set in the beautiful Derwent Walk Country Park.

Washington Old Hall
Building Washington Tyne And WearManor house associated with the family of George Washington, first president of the USA.

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Estate Belsay NorthumberlandA Greek Doric style house, 14th century castle and 30 acres of beautiful gardens.

Hardwick Hall Park
Landscape Sedgefield County DurhamAn 18th century, 40 acre park designed by London architect, James Paine.

Humford Woods Stepping Stones
Stepping Stone Bedlington NorthumberlandA riverside walk along the River Blyth, accessed on either side by stepping stones.

Durham Cathedral
Religious Place Durham County DurhamA stunning 900 year old cathedral built on a peninsula formed by the River Wear.

Cragside
Estate Rothbury NorthumberlandCragside is a Victorian country house near Rothbury in Northumberland, built for William Armstrong and his wife, Margaret.

St Michael and All Angels Church
Religious Place Ford And Etal NorthumberlandA 13th century church located in the grounds of Ford Castle, later restored by John Dobson.

Shildon Engine House
Building Blanchland NorthumberlandThe remains of a 19th century engine house, later transformed into flats and known as 'Shildon Castle'.

Causey Arch
Bridge Stanley County DurhamCausey Arch is the oldest surviving single-arch railway bridge in the world.

St Andrew's Church And Hopper Mausoleum
Religious Place Consett County DurhamAn atmospheric Anglican church and mausoleum abandoned in the 1970s.
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