Find Places To Visit In The North

Small Camera Obscura on the edge of Kielder Reservoir.

A 12th-century castle in Northumberland on the bank of the River Tipalt rich in history and treasure!

The Sand Edge Common trig point is on Wolsingham North Moor (353m) near Stanhope.

The Stoterley Hill trig point is sitting on Muggleswick Common (376m) near Consett.

This is the trig point for Westerhope (132m) near Ponteland.

A substantial and imposing 13th century ruin of a new castle sits in contrast with the modest footprint of an old castle.

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

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

Statues of the Ironmaster and Coal Miner made from obselete components representing the legacy of the local steelworks.

Spectacular crags in beautiful countryside, with a castle on top!

A tiny ruined castle just inland from Seaton Sluice.

The Lane End trig point in a field overlooking Whittingham (143m) near Rothbury.

The Harwood Side trig point sits on Sinderhope Carrs (489m) near Allendale.

This is the trig point for Coldtown Beacon (366m) near Bellingham.

This is the trig point for Cairn End (304m) near Haltwhistle.

An erratic rock, rolled into Newbiggin Bay during the last ice age, transported on ice rafts through glacial waters to sit on the sand by the sea.

Yes, a 20 foot high desk lamp in green that was part of the Lumiere festival.

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.

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

The Wreighill Pike trig point sits in a field just north of Hepple (219m) near Rothbury.

Five silvery steel girders piercing the promontory at St Peter's in Sunderland and growing into the form of a cormorant taking to the sky.

One of Scotland's strongest fortresses sitting in a prominent position overlooking the harbour of Dunbar.

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

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

The trig point sitting on top of Freemanshill Moor in Edlingham (251m).

Twenty beautifully decorated Morph figures to find in North Tyneside.

A ruined 13 century priory sitting in the grounds of Hulne Park in Alnwick.

This is the trig point for Higham Dykes (93m) near Ponteland.

Discover history on Hartlepool's maritime history with some unusual and macabre pieces.

A replica of a nearby Anglo-Saxon henge and part of the part of the Maelmin Heritage Trail.

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

Remains of a Roman Bridge that carried Dere Street over the River Tees.

A radome housing an RAF radar at Brizlee Wood sitting on top of Alnwick Moor.

One of the remaining arches carrying a two mile horizontal chimney as part of a flue system.

A ruined medieval castle standing on the bend of the River Till.

This is the trig point for Watch Crags (291m) near Bellingham.

This is the trig point for Moot Law (258m) near Swinburne.

A multipurpose construction with bridges and a barrage for tidal defence. Also nature and adrenaline activities in the area.

A statue depicting legendary comedian, Eric Morecambe.

A Grade I listed building with origins dating back to the 7th century.

A bread oven introduced in 1310 to the people of Corbridge by King John and used for over 500 years.

A ladle train that would transfer hot metal within the Consett Steelworks.

A blue stone that has links to the Saxons, the black death, vaccinations and strongman feats!

Metal signs warning to Keep Out! Part of the Cramlington art trail.

This is the trig point for Hay Banks (177m) near Belsay.

The Halidon Hill trig point sits in a hedge next to the Halidon Hill battle field (163m) near Berwick Upon Tweed.

A medieval house with Tudor and 18th-century additions in Kendal, Cumbria.

Remains of a roman fort built around 260AD

A country park with an important history, a massive lake, wildlife and fauna, fine views, loads of recreational and sport things. Bonus it has a cafe!

One of the Royal Horticultural Society's flagship gardens in Harrogate.

A 2,000 year old hillfort located on Lordenshaw Hill on the outskirts of Rothbury at the foot of the Simonside Hills.

The remaining gatehouse from Alnwick Abbey, built in the 12th century.

An original working Victorian Water Pumping Station operated by steam.

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

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

A 14th century stone monument to the Battle of Otterburn in 1388

This is the trig point for Pit House Plantation (266m) near Durham.

This is the trig point for Ripley Carrs (438m) near Allendale.

The Pasture Hill Plantation trig point sits in a garden (95m) in Rock near Alnwick.

The Cheeveley trig point sits in a hedge (61m) near Eshott.

A 12th-century Premonstratensian monastery located in the village of Blanchland, Northumberland.

The Hopealone trig point (316m) sitting on top of Hope Hill.

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

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

The Oxen Law trig point sits in a field at Oxen Law (346m) near Consett.

The Roughside Moor trig point sits on top of Edmondbyers Common (384m) near Consett.

This is the trig point for Thornton House (156m) near Morpeth.

A series of murals mounted on the walls of an old air raid shelter just underneath the Black Gate depicting familiar scenes from the city’s history.

Probably the finest pele tower in Northumberland with magnificent views and beautiful gardens.

This is the trig point for Pikestone Fell (387m) near Stanhope.

This is the trig point for Longknowe Hill (346m) near The Cheviots.

This is the trig point for Coatyards (226m) near Longhorsely.

This is the trig point for Brownley Hill (533m) near Allendale.

A colossal costard of a Miner made of Corten Steel by Ray Lonsdale, located in Seaham.

Twice life size Corten Steel figures by Ray Lonsdale along the River Wear.

Seven stainless steel collier brigs, setting sail in the remains of an old dry dock by the river in South Shields.

The Bollihope Carrs trig point sits on Snowhope Moor (541m) near Stanhope.

This is the trig point for Midhopelaw Pike (326m) near Bellingham.

This is the trig point for Gapshields (290m) near Gilsland.

This is the trig point for Chatton Park Hill (184m) near Wooler.

A mural of miners on the side of The Volunteer Pub in the St Johns area of Seaham.

An octagonal bell tower in Berwick which was built in 1577 as a medieval lookout post and alarm system.

An 18th century battery protecting Dunbar Harbour from invasion and privateers.

A series of railway related art works in Shildon.

A ruined Roman template dedicated to the local deity Antenociticus.

The ruins of an old lead and fluorspar mine in the Pennines with the headframe and some buildings still visible.

Water Mill on the edge of Blaydon, originally built in 1730.

A beautiful house and gardens for the friars of The Society of St Francis in the North East.

Quite simply the biggest free standing boulder in Northumberland!

A library designed to look like the pages of a book being fanned, with curious exhibits and a viewing terrace overlooking the River Tyne.

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

This is the Hard Rigg trig point (547m) near Alston.

The Shoreswood trig point sits in a hedge on Shoreswood Ewe Hill (92m) near Berwick Upon Tweed.

This is the trig point for Blackmoor Skirt (364m) near Bellingham.

A former POW camp located behind Featherstone Castle for Italian and German prisoners of war.

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

The Hangwell Law trig point sits in a wind farm (212m) near Chillingham.

Brickwork from the Victorian age.

The building used to house the rocket apparatus for saving crews from stranded ships near Blyth harbour.

The Catterick Moss trig point is on moorland (426m) near Stanhope.