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Discover castles, houses and open spaces then lose yourself in the dunes of the Northumberland Coast. There's always something to inspire your day out in the North East.
May half term fun
Looking for creatures of the deep
With 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ challenges, self-led activities and workshops a-plenty across our places, there's no need to be stuck for things to do this half term.
Join a rockpooling adventure on the Northumberland Coast, make your own pirate friend at Souter Lighthouse or take the 50 things challenge at Wallington.
Glorious gardens
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We think these gardens look blooming great at this time of year.
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Cragside
Admire the formal gardens, clamber through the rock gardens and explore the pinetum.
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Seaton Delaval Hall
Wander through the walled garden and allotments, and admire the well-manicured formal gardens.
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Wallington
Hidden at the edge of the woods, the Walled Garden is an unexpected gem to discover.
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Gibside
No day is the same in this 18th century landscape garden with grand vistas and intricate details....
Puffins are easily identified by their clown-like markings
© David Steel
Puffin census
A Puffin census has begun at the North East’s most amazing wildlife habitat, the windswept Farne Islands, as the rangers attempt to find how many breeding pairs of these iconic birds live on the Islands.
50 things to do in the North East
Not sure where the best trees to climb are or where to find a pond for dipping? Find the best places to do each of the 50 things near you with our downloadable wall planner.
Wallington - the UK's best tree to climb?
Kids across the country have been voting on their favourite things to do from the list of 50. Climbing a tree came out on top, and we've identified that the North East has the best place to do it.
The top ten things to do
- Go on a really long bike ride – Cragside, Rothbury
- Build a den – Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
- Climb a tree – Wallington
- Cook on a campfire – Cherryburn
- Hunt for fossils and bones – Northumberland Coast
- Discover what’s in a pond – Washington Old Hall
- Track wild animals – Gibside
- Hold a scary beast – Souter Lighthouse
- Go bird watching – Farne Islands
- Go on a walk barefoot – Lindisfarne Castle
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Festival of the North East
This June will see a celebration of all that's special about the North East. Lots of our places are involved in the programme of events celebrating creativity and innovation.
Foghorn Requiem
22 June
The Souter Lighthouse foghorn will be the principal instrument in this unique performance also featuring brass bands and an armada of ships
Building Dreams
11 June - 3 November
At Cragside, there'll be new temporary artworks from four artists to celebrate the Festival and Cragside's 150th anniversary.
Heavy Plant Crossing at Wallington
21 and 22 June
Join artist Julia Barton and her 'plant', a mechanical creation on wheels made from recycled objects, on a plant-finding expedition with a difference.