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Over 10 acres of glorious trees, and plants with stunning romantic backdrops such as St Marys Abbey, The Hospitium, St Marys Tower, and the Roman Walls.

Ruined castle built in the 1200s, with links to Katherine Parr's family.

A set of crags on the north east face of Hedgehope Hill standing at 404m above sea level.

The highest perched toilet in England, situated in Northumberland National Park

Marmion Tower is a Garde I listed, 15th-century gatehouse in West Tanfield, North Yorkshire.

The Blue House trig point sits in a hedge (231m) near Bishop Auckland.

Defensive walls built in the 16th century, now managed by English Heritage.

A standstone semi-circular escarpment located above Catcleugh Reservoir near Byrness.

The Crow Coal Hill trig point sits on Reahope Moor (466m) near Stanhope.

Dramatic landscape and panoramic views of the coast. Stone art with science, history and mythology.

Pens to hold stray animals, dating back to medieval times.

Two Market Crosses in Corbridge.

The trig point sitting on top of Barcombe on Thorgrafton Common (280m).

An 11th Century Church in the village of Egglescliffe

A Nature Reserve alongside the River Breamish in the Northumberland National Park

A ruined 16th-century L-plan tower house located on a ridge above Seacliff beach.

Four sculptures outside the Stadium Of Light that commemorate the city's industrial past.

A small wooden "off the peg" church in Fourstones, Northumberland. One of only two wooden Victorian missions in the country.

A Bronze Age four-poster stone circle located near Ravensheugh Crags in Northumberland.

Lanercost Priory, founded in 1169, is a well-preserved medieval Augustinian priory in Brampton, Cumbria.

Ruined castle dating to the 12th century, said to be founded by Uther Pendragon.

A 16th century ruined tower house belonging to the Hume family, who were a powerful Border clan.

Former St Mary le-Bow Church, hosting displays on Durham history.

A timber cabin set on the banks of Kielder Water mirrored on the opposite bank by another, more simple hut.

A ruined bastle in Redesdale near Otterburn in Northumberland standing as a reminder of the tumultuous history of the borders.

The Thistle Green trig point sits on Cronkley Fell (544m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Two rocky outcrops on the banks of Hedgehope Hill.

The Whorley Resr trig point sits next to a Reservoir (184m) near Barnard Castle.

Stunning 284 acre country park with woodlands, wetlands and lowland heath.

An amazing landscape on Skye caused by an ancient landslide.

Stunning art around the Headland at Hartlepool. Each one has a story.

The Hillingdon Farm trig point on the edge of a field (249m) near Barnard Castle.

A covered market in Newcastle City centre, designed by John Dobson and opened in 1835. Once the largest covered market in the country.

The Blackdown trig point (310m) located on the Ray Wind Farm near Kirkwhelpington.

A holed stone in the Simonside Hills that lines up with the summer solstice.

A 5m high cairn on Padon Hill marking the wedding anniversary of some local notables and to honour the work of a prominent Presbyterian preacher.

Pretty little 18th century bridge over the River Wear in Witton Le Wear.

Lime kilns built in 1847, hidden away in the beautiful Weardale countryside.

A grade two listed iconic building in Cullercoats constructed as a lookout for fishermen.

The grave of famed Lakeland Poet, William Wordsworth.

Turret 7B on Hadrian's Wall, found along with a 63m long section of the wall in a small area of public space in a housing estate by the A186

The Lintzgarth Common trig point sits on Windy Hill (554m) near Rookhope.

The Hardberry Hill trig point sits above the Coldberry Gutter (530m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

A 14th century ruined castle in the small village of Innerwick built for Scottish royals.

Totem poles have stood in the village of Stonehaugh since 1971 and these three are the latest carvings.

The trig point sitting on top of Gains Law in The Cheviots (319m).

An ancient burial ground for a Bronze Age chieftain called Prince Caryn.

A 17th century stone bridge over the River Tyne that is the oldest surviving bridge over the River.

Remains of the Roman Bridge across the River Tyne that led to the Roman Town.

Church in the heart of Corbridge village, originally built around 674.

Ruins of a Roman garrison located on Hadrians Wall, with a museum of artifacts found on site.

Remains of a former smelting mill hidden in the Northumberland countryside.

The trig point sitting on top of Titlington Pike (233m) near Eglingham.

An ancient woodland containing five follies and lots of routes to wander.

The highest crag in Northumberland sitting on Mid Hill on the Cheviot Summit.

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

A 1920's park in Whitby that also houses a Museum and Art Gallery on site.

The most photographed location in the Lake District. An 18th century Packhorse Bridge.

The Carr Brow Moor trig point sits on moorland (504m) near Stanhope.

A coastal success in the Turning of the Tide Project and something for all the senses

A magical waterfall located a short walk into the Northumberland National Park.

The Raven Hills trig point sits on Monks Moor (522m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

A jewel of a Welfare Park in Horden.

An ancient well found by St Cuthbert in Bellingham, topped by a Georgian pant and known for its miracles.

The trig point sitting on top of Old Fawdon Hill in Ingram Valley (315m).

An island off the coast of East Lothian famous for its seabird colony.

An octagonal summerhouse on Down Law in Ancrum near Jedburgh built by Robert Rutherford who was a Baron of the Russian Empire.

A stone circle marking the grave of three kings of Denmark.

Ruins of a 13th century chapel in the middle of a housing estate.

Small National Trust site with medieval hall dating back to the 13th century.

An old Victorian water tower in Haltwhistle that now houses a shop and cafe.

The ruins of a 7th Century Christian Monastery which later became a Benedictine Abbey overlooking the north sea and town of Whitby. Famous for featuring in Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Potentially one of the earliest stone circles in Britain, thought to be constructed around 3000BC, located in one of the finest locations within the Lake District National Park.

The wreck of concrete tug 'Cretehawser' which sits on the banks of the River Wear.

A 19th century viaduct that spans the valley of Batty Moss in the Yorkshire Dales.

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

The Westernhope Moor trig point sits on moorland (676m) north of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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.

The Wolfcleugh Common trig point sits on moorland (607m) near Alston.

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.

The Hart trig point sits in a hedge (127m) near Hartlepool.

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.