North East

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.

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A family of four, 3 adults and a child, are walking between the trees at Cragside. It's autumn, and the leaves on the trees are turning and the ferns lining the path are orange. The sunlight is warm and golden.

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Cragside

Explore this huge landscaped garden, designed for beauty and function, this winter.

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Gibside

A Georgian landscape garden forged in an industrial past.

A family exploring the garden in autumn at Wallington, Northumberland

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Wallington

Discover Wallington, where a historical house meets rolling hills, woodlands and a walled garden.

The North Front of Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland

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Seaton Delaval Hall

A place of great theatricality, drama and mischief

Far view of the Ormesby Hall, the mid-c18th Palladian house in Yorkshire. Autumn trees frame the house.

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Ormesby Hall

Home to the Pennyman family, Ormesby Hall, garden and parkland is a green oasis in the heart of industrial Middlesbrough.

The red and white striped tower and white buildings of Souter Lighthouse with its square white Foghorn House topped with two large black horns in the foreground.

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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

A historic lighthouse overlooking nature-rich clifftop grasslands, coastal park and rugged coastline.

Plants, flowers and shrubs show early autumn colours in Crook Hall Gardens. A vine climbing above a window in the hall behind has bright red leaves.

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Crook Hall Gardens

Characterful gardens on the edge of Durham city, set against the backdrop of a medieval hall.

Lindisfarne Castle seen from the sea, with the remains of wooden posts rising from the sea visible

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Lindisfarne Castle

A castle (that’s not a castle), on an island (that’s not an island).

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Cherryburn

Cottage and farmhouse, the birthplace of Thomas Bewick

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort with snow-dusted hills behind

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Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort

Roman wall running through an often wild landscape

Exterior of the hall in autumn at Washington Old Hall, Tyne & Wear

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Washington Old Hall

Manor house associated with the family of George Washington, first president of the USA

A bauble and lights on a Christmas tree at Wallington Northumberland

Family-friendly places in the North East

The east front of the house in autumn at Wallington, Northumberland

Houses and buildings in the North East

A couple walk through the gardens of Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland during Christmas with the hall building in the background

Dog-friendly places in the North East

A stile stands on frosty ground beside the fast-flowing water of the river on the River Walk at Wallington, Northumberland, in winter

Coast and beaches in the North East

Visitors having lunch in the café at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland

Places to eat in the North East

Christmas in the North East

Whether you’re looking for some festive fun or want to blow away the cobwebs on a winter walk, we've plenty of places in the North East for you to enjoy.

Visitors taking a photo in front of the Christmas tree at Wallington in Northumberland

Christmas events and activities

Spend time together this festive season with some fantastic activities and events across the North East. From craft activities including wreath making and clay bauble making to live music and family Christmas trails, lights and the chance to meet Father Christmas. We've got your Christmas season covered.

Artist Paul Rooney at Lindisfarne Castle for "Song; After Nature"

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Paul Rooney returns to Lindisfarne Castle with Song (After Nature)

Paul Rooney's immersive sound piece "Song: After Nature" is back for second year. Key items of the castles collection have been brought back to weave a tale of excess and unsustainability.

Cycling at Wallington, Northumberland in November

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Outdoor activities at Wallington

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.

A view along rugged grass-topped cliffs, with Souter Lighthouse in the distance. A rock archway stands in rough sea off the headland.

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Outdoor activities at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

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.

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.

Puffins on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

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Northumberland and 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.

A staff member in a room with a stone fireplace and antique wooden chairs, talks to a family, who are holding clipboards with activity sheets

Volunteering in the North East

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.

National Trust staff talking to volunteers before beginning work on Brean Down, North Somerset

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Supporter groups in the North East

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.

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Christmas wreath making at Wallington

Wallington, near Morpeth, Northumberland

Make a beautiful festive wreath with rustic and natural materials. Add that personal touch to your festive decorations this year with something created by your own hands.