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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Lose yourself in the North East's characterful houses and their glorious gardens, discover atmospheric woodland and rugged coastlines and explore other gems including a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explore Britain's original smart home which sits at the heart of a grand designer garden.
Discover Wallington, where a historical house meets rolling hills, woodlands and a walled garden.
Home to the Pennyman family, Ormesby Hall, garden and parkland is a green oasis in the heart of industrial Middlesbrough.
A historic lighthouse overlooking nature-rich clifftop grasslands, coastal park and rugged coastline.
Characterful gardens on the edge of Durham city, set against the backdrop of a medieval hall.
Manor house associated with the family of George Washington, first president of the USA
National Nature Reserve home to an internationally important breeding colony of thousands of seabirds and grey seals.
With the next school holidays on the horizon, there are plenty of adventures and activities to be had in the North East. Join us during May Half Term for sports and outdoor games, seashore safaris and pond dipping, or discover where to enjoy a whole week of nature or musical inspired family fun.
Discover this years winners of the North East Emerging Artist Award as they display their work at Seaton Delaval Hall. Come and see Rachel Blackwell: Flight of the Pipistrelles, Jacob Goff: Many Hands and Wambui Hardcastle: Time Flies in the Blink of an Eye.
Discover Embodied Cacophonies by Liz Gre- a light, sound and sculptural installation that explores the elemental nature of Holy Island and the cacophonies that surround us. The sculpture draws inspiration from weathered raw materials and the elemental nature of Holy Island – such as water, wind, limestone & the stars.
The Art and Craft of Wood Engraving is a new exhibition by master engraver Chris Daunt, displaying a cross-section of Chris' work, produced across decades of wood engraving. All of Chris' engravings are hand printed on a beautiful 19th century Albion Press in limited editions.
Reconnect with nature at Wallington and explore miles of footpaths along rivers and through woodland, bring your bikes and try the cycling trail and spot wildlife including red squirrels and otters.
Whether you want to walk, run or cycle, the green open space at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas provides the perfect base for getting outdoors.
Travel by train, bus, bike or on foot for a sustainable day out in the North East
Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in the North East that you can visit without a car - here's the info to help you plan a car-free day out.
From coastguard lookouts and fishermen's cottages to somewhere cosy inland, with an open fire you and your dog can warm yourselves in front of after a long walk, there are some unforgettable places to stay in the North East.
Discover our places to stay across Northumberland. Whether you're a nature lover searching for somewhere you can spot coastal wildlife, or a history fan looking to explore Roman ruins, these cottages are the perfect base for your adventures.
Join the volunteers who help look after the many interesting places in the North East, and ensure visitors have a great day there – from Cragside to Souter Lighthouse and Seaton Delaval Hall.
Meet like-minded individuals in the North East by joining a supporter group near you. Enjoy a programme of talks and trips while supporting special places.
Free fun and games to get families outdoors and playing together every Saturday. Everyone's invited!
New for 2024 Following the arrival of beavers at Wallington in the summer of 2023, the first in Northumberland for over 400 years, we're delighted to be working with Wild Intrigue to bring you beaver enclosure safaris this year.
Join us this Festival of Blossom and May half term for a family scavenger hunt all about butterflies and moths.
Celebrate beautiful blossom and the start of spring at Ormesby Hall.
A multi-media exhibition to celebrate Washington’s past, both real and mythical, marking 60 years as a New Town.
Get a taste for the history of Gibside with a Guided Walk volunteer.
Drop in to meet our resident beekeepers and learn about the role of honeybees as pollinators during the Festival of Blossom.
Join our expert guides daily for an introduction to the gay Delavals, the most notorious of Georgian partygoers and pranksters and discover the story behind Sir John Vanbrugh's 300 year old masterpiece.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.