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25 acres of plants from five continents. Also eye-catching art installations such as boots, bugs, and fungi.

A church with 13th century and earlier origins set on the spectacular Church Point Headland in Newbiggin by the Sea

An obelisk erected to James Maitland Balfour, MP and Major Commandant of the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry.

The longest surviving section of 'broad wall' on Hadrians Wall.

A museum of natural history and ancient civilisations in the heart of Newcastle city centre.

Two drinking fountains given to the people of Blaydon by Joseph Cowen in the 1860s.

A 12th century church which was the scene of a Roundheads and Cavalier's confrontation and is also the final resting place of Anne Bronte.

Artwork of a steel tree that stands at the location of an actual riverside crane.

A circular labyrinth made out of a selection of stones in memory of a dog.

A stone chair of carved gargoyles situated in Durham on the banks of the river Wear.

Three statues of Newcastle United legends outside St. James Park - Jackie Milburn, Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer.

A none conformist burial ground that is now a recreation area.

An 11th century Saxon cross head that marks the focus for the start of the annual Goose Fair in Ovingham.

A Church in Ovingham with sections dating from the 11th century and location of the grave of famed engraver, Thomas Bewick.

The Wether Cairn trig point sitting on Wholhope Hill Law (563m).

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

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

Ruins of a corn mill in the heart of Whittle Dene.

A museum containing collections from cultures and histories of northern Africa to Asia including more than 30,000 objects of art, textiles, ceramics, and manuscripts.

A series of art installations created to celebrate the regeneration of the Hoults Yard estate between 2011 and 2020.

A lovely church in a quintessentially British setting. Possibly the oldest in the Durham diocese.

Small and pretty local nature reserve with lots of wildlife to see.

A 16-hectare lake set in a country park that was once one of the biggest colliery spoil heaps in Europe.

A memorial fountain dedicated to Richard Grainger, the builder famous for his partnership with architect John Dobson.

The trig point sitting on top of Shill Moor (529m).

A 29m high tower on Byres Hill built as a monument to John Hope, the 4th Earl of Hopetoun.

A gem on the County Durham coast in terms of variety, scenery, history and passive science at work.

Old lime kilns at Fulwell, now a fancy backdrop for a car showroom.

A folly based on Stonehenge with two large stone circles, an altar, sacrificial stone and a tomb area.

A short but sweet 0.8km sculpture trail in Thornley Woods.

This castle started as a motte and baily and then rebuilt in the 14th century in a Quatrefoil styled castle. The only one in England.

WW1 acoustic mirror, which detected German Zeppelins as they approached the coast.

An historic market place in the centre of Stanhope and the location of the Market Cross, a Petrified Tree Stump, the War Memorial and St Thomas Church.

A feast for photographers, natural history enthusiasts, structure admirers, sculpture lovers and children

Statue to Jack English or Lang Jack, a famed resident of Whickham who stood 6 feet 4 inches and was renowned for his strength... and bad temper!

The grave and monument of Harry Clasper, renowned boat builder and professional oarsman. The Alan Shearer of his day.

A modernist building, especially built for the study, teaching, demonstrating and display of all things glass.

A trail of 12 bird related art exhibits dotted around the town of Amble. Find their exact whereabouts with our handy map and exact locations.

Small park in the heart of Whickham, home to Whickham Windmill.

A nature reserve at the northern end of Druridge Bay and one of the best wildlife spots in the north east.

A trio of curious follies located behind Sorrelsykes House near Aysgarth.

The trig point sitting on Hungry Law (501m).

A stone pant in Holystone Village named after St Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow.

A series of linked public parks in Wallsend comprising Richardson Dees Park, the Hall Grounds and Arboretum.

A huge conical hill in North Berwick jutting out of the ground with spectacular views over East Lothian.

The trig point sitting on top of Berwick Law (187m).

The trig point called Brunton Bridge Farm Trig Point on Brunton Lane (62m).

Home to three of the most famous families in the North East, set in 13,500 acres of land.

Grade I listed mansion house predominantly 18th century.

The first five sailed smock style windmill in Britain and the only remaining one in the North East.

A castle dating back to the Normans in Durham city centre.

A beautiful ruined abbey on the estate of Jervaulx Hall was the original home of Wensleydale cheese.

Once a former chapel, but is now a museum, packed full of local heritage.

The trig point sitting on top of The Cheviot Summit (815m).

A 15th century country house, situated near the village of Alwinton in an area of natural outstanding beauty.

Six foot pair of boxing gloves commemorating the achievements of Maurice Cullen.

A life size sculpture of grandmother and granddaughter by Ray Lonsdale.

54m high viaduct, built with the help of Robert Stephenson.

A 47 hectare nature reserve near Witton le Wear created on an area of former sand and gravel quarry and sewerage treatment works.

Life size sculpture referring to the legend of Durham's founding on the banks of the River Wear

Striking mural and sculpture, depicting South Hetton's mining heritage.

Art installation near Middlesbrough football ground.

Brickwork from the Victorian age.

Modernist footbridge completed without using scaffolding in 1963

An airfield mainly for pleasure flights where you can sit with a cup of tea in the observation deck and watch the planes take off and land.

A skeleton of a castle built by the Lowther family who have owned this estate since before the 11th century.

A late 18th or early 19th Century Lime Kiln just outside Shilbottle.

A distinguished weather radar station that can be seen for miles.

An amazing example of a Victorian designed viaduct spanning 260m over the South River Tyne.

Two fantastic galleries in the heart of Bishop Auckland.

Castle dating back to the 17th century and home to the bishops of Durham.

A tower based on a siege engine amongst eclectic buildings

The Transporter Bridge that spans the River Tees in Middlesbrough.

Designed by local sculpturer Ray Lonsdale, this statue Horns could be the Angel Of Durham.

Nature Reserve set in a former Whinstone Quarry in the village of Embleton

A museum with a truckload of old bikes beautifully restored by past racer Mike Barry.

Ruined 12th century abbey in the beautiful Rye Valley, North Yorkshire

The trig point called Harbottle sitting on top of Cold Law (361m).

A Roman Temple dedicated to the God Mithras near to Brocolitia Fort on Hadrian's Wall.

A stunning example of a lighthouse in Sunderland with a parabolic pier.

A metal statue by Ray Lonsdale built as a memorial for fishermen lost at sea from North Shields.

A town with a nature reserve, memorial garden, cemetry and a reconstructed miners pit cage, celebrating the times of mining in Easington Colliery.

Statues of three heads representing different eras of human and industrial production.

The ruins of a castle fought over by the Scots and English on a small outcrop near St Abbs.

A 19th Century Windmill in Fulwell, built for Joseph Swan in 1806.

221 hectares of woodland, grassland and paths leading to the beautiful Durham coast.

Ruined motte and bailey castle, dating back to the Norman Conquest.

Tiled street art depicting space invaders placed around Newcastle City Centre

Artwork inspired by the Little Tern colony which return to nest in Horden every spring.

The private estate of the White Ridley family where the grounds are filled with wonderful statues, follies and temples.

A Brutalist public work of art in Peterlee, designed by British Artist and Architect, Victor Pasmore.

A 2,000 foot long pier built in the 1960's to pipe sea water for the magnesia treatment works.

Nature Reserve near Houghton-le-Spring run by Durham Wildlife Trust.

Small museum showcasing the history of coal mining in the region.

The meeting place of the north and south River Tyne sources.

A water tower sitting next to the kitchen garden of Alnwick Gardens.

A ruined colliery engine house that was part of a monumental mining disaster.

350 acre world famous open air museum set in rural County Durham.

A 900m long pier protecting ships when entering the River Tyne at Tynemouth.

A small rock arch off the coast in South Shields near Souter Lighthouse.