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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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!

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Attraction
Adults £1.50

High Force Waterfall

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

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!

Beamish - The living Museum of the North
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Adults £19.50

Beamish - The living Museum of the North

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World famous open air museum, telling the story of life in the North East England during the 1820s, 1900s 1940s and 1950s.

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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.

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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.

Hall Hill Farm
Attraction
Adults £11.95

Hall Hill Farm

Hall Hill Farm is an award winning mixed farm of 290 hectares - a great day out for children and schools with loads of great things to do and see.

Langley Dam Fishery
Activity
From £15

Langley Dam Fishery

Langley Dam Fishery, 8 miles from Hexham in beautiful Northumberland.

Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
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Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory

An accessible, public astronomical observatory offering talks, activities, drop in sessions, stargazing and Astro courses to suit everyone.

Activity
Adults £9

The Plotters' Forest

A bespoke, children's playground at Raby Castle, built around the existing Christmas tree plantation, the play equipment feels woven into the forest.