North East

A family walk across the Iron Bridge at Cragside in winter

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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Visitors walking with their dog at Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

Where you can visit 

We're reopening the places you love in the North East, safely and in line with government guidance. We recommend you book in advance for visits to gardens, parks and houses, especially at busy times such as weekends. See what's open and ready for you to book this week below...

Find out what to expect and how to book

Places you can visit

A family cross the Iron Bridge below the house at Cragside

Cragside 

Enter the world of Lord and Lady Armstrong, and discover their incredible garden. Explore a vast rhododendron forest, a pinetum of towering conifers, rocky crags, open lakes and more.

The avenue at Gibside in winter

Gibside 

Gibside is one of a few surviving 18th-century designed landscapes and was fashioned with two things in mind: spectacular views and ‘wow’ moments.

The Central Hall block at Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall 

A place of great theatre and drama, once home to the larger than life Delaval family. Explore the gardens, including the new South East Gardens, and follow the progress of our project to reintroduce some of the spectacle that the Delavals were known for.

Walking at Wallington

Wallington 

Discover Wallington, where an historical house meets rolling hills, woodlands and walled gardens. Take a scenic walk and look out for native wildlife like red squirrels and nuthatches.

Couple walking by the lake at Cragside

Winter walks in the North East  

Our rangers work outside all day and often know the landscape like the back of their hand – so there’s no-one better to ask if you’re looking for a good walking route. We’ve pulled together some of their winter favourites, from the rugged Northumberland coastline to an easy country stroll at Gibside.

Winter walks in the North East

Discover North East history

Souter Lighthouse with foghorns installed 1907

A brief history of Souter and The Leas 

Built in 1871 Souter was the first lighthouse in the world purpose built to use electricity. Learn more about it and the treacherous seas, fog on the Tyne and the family legacy.

Capability Brown portrait

The 'Capability' Brown connection  

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was a local boy who made good, explore his connection to the Wallington estate.

The Central Hall of Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland

Delve into our history... 

The history of Seaton Delaval Hall spans a thousand years and is as dramatic as any theatrical production ever staged...

Our work in the North East

The landscape at Seaton Delaval Hall

Working towards a healthier woodland at Seaton Delaval Hall  

As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project to conserve Seaton Delaval Hall we’re undertaking woodland management works to improve the health of the landscape and restore lost elements of the eighteenth century design.

A basking Durham argus butterfly at Durham Coast

Durham Argus butterfly project 

Durham Argus butterfly project makes home improvements for a very special resident

Woman volunteering in the kitchen at Wallington

Volunteering in the North East  

It's the skills, time and passion of our volunteers that make our places special. Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, work with the public or get up close and personal with our houses, we’ve plenty of opportunities to get involved at places you love in the North East.

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