Museum of Antiquities                                Newcastle-upon-Tyne                       www.ncl.ac.uk/antiquities
Interested in the archaeology of the north of England? The Museum of Antiquities has it all: The earliest prehistoric objects, superb Bronze Age displays, impressive Anglo Saxon sculpture and medieval jewellery.  It is the main museum for Hadrain's Wall with internationally famous artefacts and a reconstructed temple to Mithras.  Admission is free. Directions:  Located in the University campus we are 2 minutes walk from the Haymarket metro station.
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Shefton Museum                                Newcastle-upon-Tyne                          www.ncl.ac.uk/shefton-museum
The Shefton Museum has the most significant collection of archaeological material from the Greek world in the north of England.  On display are many fine examples of Greek painted pottery, from Athens and other Greek cities, as well as an impressive range of armour, other metal objects and sculpture.  Admission is free. Directions:  Located in the University campus we are 2 minutes walk from the Haymarket metro station.
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Allen Banks & Staward Gorge	Bardon Mill, Hexham	Countryside
This extensive area of gorge and river scenery, including the 41-hectare (101-acre) Stawardpeel Site of Special Scientific Interest, has miles of waymarked walks through ornamental and ancient woods. Look out for the remains of a medieval pele tower and a reconstructed Victorian summerhouse.

Birkheads Secret Gardens and Nursery	Newcastle upon Tyne	Gardens
10 individually themed gardens set within a country garden of 3 acres. With magnificent views, coffee shop and special plants nursery, advice and garden artefacts.

Blue Reef Aquarium	Tynemouth	Aquarium
Take the ultimate undersea safari at Blue Reef Aquarium. Enjoy close encounters with seahorses, sharks, giant octopus, frogs, otters and hundreds of other incredible aquatic creatures.

Cherryburn	Mickley, Nr Stocksfield	Historic House
Thomas Bewick (1753–1828), Northumberland's greatest artist, wood engraver and naturalist, was born in the cottage here. The nearby 19th-century farmhouse, the later home of the Bewick family, houses an exhibition on Bewick's life and work and a small shop selling books, gifts and prints from his original wood engravings. Occasional printing demonstrations take place in the adjoining barn. There are splendid views over the Tyne Valley. The south bank of the River Tyne, where Bewick spent much of his childhood, is a short walk away.

Childhood Memories Toy Museum	Tynemouth	Museum
The only toy museum in the northeast. It is a private collection of over 7000 toys and childhood memorabilia.

Cragside	Rothbury, Morpeth	House & Garden
The revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was a wonder of its age. Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. Surrounding the house on all sides is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe. Across the iron bridge, in the formal garden, is the Orchard House, which still produces fresh fruit. The lakeside walks, adventure play area and labyrinth are all good reasons for children to visit Cragside again and again.

Dunstanburgh Castle	Craster, Alnwick	Castle
An iconic castle ruin, on one of the most beautiful stretches of Northumberland coastline. An exhilarating walk from Craster.

Farne Islands	Nr Seahouses	Nature Reserve
Rocky islands, once home to saints, soldiers and famous lighthouse keepers, now a sanctuary for seabirds and seals

George Stephenson's Birthplace	Wylam	House
This quaint small stone cottage was built circa 1760 to accommodate mining families. The furnishings reflect the year the great rail pioneer, George Stephenson was born here (1781), when his whole family lived in the one room.

Gibside	Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield	Countryside
An 18th century landscape garden, the former home of the Bowes-Lyon family, with miles of walks through the wooded slopes and riverside of the Derwent valley.

Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort	Bardon Mill, Hexham	Ancient Site & Countryside
Running through an often wild landscape with vast panoramic views, the wall was one of the Roman Empire's most northerly outposts. Built around AD122, it has sixteen permanent bases, of which Housesteads Fort is one of the best preserved, conjuring up an evocative picture of Roman military life.

Hatton Gallery	Newcastle upon Tyne	Art Gallery
A nationally recognised centre for contemporary art and broad ranging displays of historical art. Has a permanent collection of 3,500 pieces.

Ingram Centre	Ingram, Powburn	Visitor Centre
The centre has a museum showcasing some artefacts unearthed from ancient archaeological sites. Provision is also available for information, interpretation and purchasing of local goods.

Karting North East	Warden Law, Sunderland	Motor Sports
1200m British Championship kart circuit. Extensive off-road area. Karting and quad bikes for adults and juniors, available for corporate entertainment, stag & hen parties, etc.

Lindisfarne Castle	Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed	Castle and Garden
Dramatically perched on a rocky crag and accessible via a three-mile causeway at low tide only, the island castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect. Originally a Tudor fort, it was converted into a private house in 1903 by the young Edwin Lutyens. The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design, with windows looking down upon the charming walled garden planned by Gertrude Jekyll. The property also has several extremely well-preserved 19th-century lime kilns.

National Park Centre Once Brewed	Bardon Mill	Tourist Information
Situated on Hadrian's Wall and a World Heritage Site the centre offers information, interpretation, accommodation booking service, souvenirs/gifts and refreshments. National trail and Cycle routes.

Peter Barratts Garden Centre	Newcastle upon Tyne	Garden Centre
We have a large range of plants, tools, barbecues, furniture, gifts for the home and much more as well as a large aquatics department.

Seaton Delaval Hall	Whitley Bay	House
Seaton Delaval Hall is a great English Baroque villa designed by Sir John Vanbrugh for Admiral George Delaval, built between 1719 and 1732, with formal gardens and colourful borders. It is much more than an architectural masterpiece. For 900 years, the estate has been a stage for drama, intrigue and romance while the surrounding landscape has fuelled industrial revolution. The Hall has survived terrible fires, military occupation and potential ruin. Now it provides an amazing space for arts, heritage and the community to come together.

Shire Pottery	Alnwick	Craft Workshop - Pottery
View the work of internationally exhibited porcelain hand-thrower Ivar Mackay directly from his home studio at Shire Pottery by appointment during normal working hours.

Souter Lighthouse	Whitburn, Sunderland	Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse once protected shipping form the notorious rocks in the Tyne and Wear rivers. Climb to the top of the tower for fantastic views.

Stadium of Light Tours	Sunderland	Football Ground
Tour Guides will share Sunderland AFC's proud history with you, whilst showing you the magnificent facilities including the dressing rooms, tunnel and hospitality areas.

Wallington House & Garden	Cambo, Morpeth	House and Garden
Dating from 1688, Wallington was home to many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, who all left their mark. The result is an impressive, yet friendly, house with a magnificent interior and fine collections. The remarkable Pre-Raphaelite central hall was decorated to look like an Italian courtyard and features a series of paintings of Northumbrian history by William Bell Scott. The formality of the house is offset by the tranquil beauty of the surrounding landscape with lawns, lakes, parkland and woodland. The beautiful walled garden, with its varied plant collection and charming conservatory, is an enchanting must-see.

Washington Old Hall	Washington Village	House and Garden
The manor house, which dated for the 17th century incorporates parts of the 12th century manor, home of US President George Washington's ancestors.

Woodhorn, Northumberland Museum, Archive and Country Park	Ashington	Museum
Stunning new building and original listed colliery buildings tell the story of Northumberland through fascinating displays, an exciting exhibition programme, and Northumberland’s archival “treasures”.