North East
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.
Some of our favourite places for you to explore
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Cragside
Cragside
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...
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Wallington
Wallington
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...
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Seaton Delaval Hall
Seaton Delaval Hall
Play a part in the unfolding story of the National Trust’s latest acquisition. 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...
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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Souter is a special place all year round and was the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity. Opened in 1871, decommissioned in 1988, the National Trust acquired it and opened it to the public in 1990. Souter remains an iconic beacon, hooped in red and white and standing proud...
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Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort
Witness the stunning views, explore natural wilderness and become immersed in the history while visiting Hadrians Wall and Housesteads Fort.Walk alongside the wall to Milecastle 37 and the infamous Sycamore Gap, taking in the amazing sights on the way and visit the Fort for a real insight into Roman military...
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Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
Take a walk on the wild side at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in Northumberland. 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...
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Gibside
Gibside
A taste of the country on the edge of the city… Discover fine Derwent Valley views, winding paths and refreshing open spaces while exploring our elegant buildings and ruins. Gibside is a Georgian 'grand design' on a spectacular scale; the vision of coal baron George Bowes, the Palladian chapel is an architectural...
Cragside
Wallington
Seaton Delaval Hall
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
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