North East

Whizz around the cycle trail at Wallington, Northumberland

Get lost in characterful houses and their glorious gardens, discover atmospheric woodland and rugged coastlines and explore the gems of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Places to visit

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Family rockpooling on the beach

Summer fun in the North East  

Stuck for ideas for what to do during the summer holidays? Then let us help. Here’s a round-up of great days out for all the family in the North East...

Plan your kids' summer adventure
Wallington Cycle Trail

A Summer of sport in the North East 

Ditch the gym and get active outdoors this summer in the North East. Whether it's whizzing around Wallington’s new cycle trail or learning to kayak at Cragside, there’s plenty to do throughout the summer holidays.

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Three children looking down from a wooden tower.

Play areas in the North East  

Find the perfect place to play out this summer. From pirate ships, trains and forts to natural play areas, mazes and low ropes, the North East has got them all.

Explore our favourite places to play in the North East
Family playing giant draughts at Souter Lighthouse

Perfect picnic spots in the North East 

There's nothing like getting friends and family together with a hamper in beautiful surroundings. Here are some of our very favourite places for an al-fresco lunch.

Explore our favourite places to picnic in the North East
A family sitting by a tree watching open air theatre

Staying out late in the North East 

Pack a picnic hamper and bring along your family and friends to see theatre performances in the open-air settings of some of our places.

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Nelly's Moss Lake, Cragside in Northumberland

Gardens to visit in the North East 

A hidden garden, a nuttery busy with wildlife, or the colours and scents of an amazing rose display - find a garden to explore in the North East.

The Entrance Front at Cragside

Houses, castles and buildings in the North East 

Windswept coastal castles, a Victorian home packed with modern inventions or the humble birthplaces of some of the North East's most celebrated figures.

Visitors running at a National Trust site

Running in the North East 

Beautiful scenery or good company can be great for spurring you on while out running. Have a look at where you can find both in the North East.

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