Things to do in the North East outdoors


Exploring the North East unveils a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Start your journey in Newcastle upon Tyne, where the iconic Tyne Bridge dominates the skyline alongside the historic Newcastle Castle. Delve into the region's industrial heritage at Beamish Museum, an open-air museum showcasing life in the North East during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Then, venture to Durham to marvel at its magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the cobbled streets of its charming medieval city center. Finally, immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes of Northumberland, home to Hadrian's Wall and the stunning Northumberland Coast.

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WWT Washington Wetland Centre

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Adults from £9.72

WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Get close to rare and exotic birds, mammals and different wetland habitats. Walk with a warden, bug hunt or tour the duckery.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

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Free

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

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The largest amusement park in the North East. Family rides, arcades or Quasar Laser, The best day out!

Herrington Country Park

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Free

Herrington Country Park

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Herrington Country Park is is one of the largest parks in Sunderland and home to many exciting events.

St Cuthbert's Cave
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Free

St Cuthbert's Cave

Known locally as "Cuddy's Cave", a site of spirituality and a true sense of the county's history.

High Force Waterfall
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Adults £1.50

High Force Waterfall

Discover the force of nature at High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England.

Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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Adults from £9

Killhope Lead Mining Museum

Killhope is a multi-award winning 19th century mining museum in the centre of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Adventure Valley

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Adults from £0.50

Adventure Valley

With 6 play zones to discover, farmyard fun and hours of indoor and outdoor fun, Adventure Valley is the biggest and best family park in the North East!

Thrunton Wood
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Free

Thrunton Wood

Thrunton Wood is planted on and around two steep escarpments of sandstone. These lofty crags provide spectacular viewpoints of the Northumbrian scenery.

Tynemouth Aquarium

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From £9.75

Tynemouth Aquarium

Come and see a huge variety of sealife at Tynemouth Aquarium! Book your tickets online to benefit from our best-value admission prices.

Northumberlandia
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Free

Northumberlandia

A stunning human landform sculpture of a reclining lady. Made of 1.5 million tonnes of rock, clay and soil, 100 feet high and a quarter of a mile long.

Bamburgh Castle

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Adults £15.50

Bamburgh Castle

Stunning castle on the North East Coast with a rich history and amazing views. Come and explore is history, treasures and scenery.

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

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Adults £7.90

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

Be king or queen for the day in this mighty Northumberland fortress crowning the hilltop above the River Coquet.

Farne Islands

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Adults £12.60

Farne Islands

Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird

Ormesby Hall
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Adults from £6

Ormesby Hall

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


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