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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Parklands Gold Club - Mini Golf

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Adults £4

Parklands Gold Club - Mini Golf

The Mini Golf provides synthetic putting greens, obstacles and water features suitable for all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer.

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.

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium

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Sunderland Greyhound Stadium

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium the Home of Greyhound Racing - A perfect night out for the entire family anytime of the year!

Longstone Lighthouse Visitor Centre

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Adults £2

Longstone Lighthouse Visitor Centre

Sail out to this isolated lighthouse in the rugged Farne Islands, the setting for Grace Darling's famous heroics in 1838

Murton Equestrian Centre
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From £12.50

Murton Equestrian Centre

Offering private lessons, group lessons and activities to all ages and abilities of rider.

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!

Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours
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Adults £20

Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours

Experience the wonders of the Farne Islands onboard Serenity. Our stable catamarans have easy access for wheelchairs users and for all the family to enjoy

Alnwick Castle
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Adults £19.50

Alnwick Castle

One of Britain's most iconic castles.

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.

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.

Farne Islands
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Adults £12.60

Farne Islands

Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird

The Plotters' Forest
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.

Langley Dam Fishery
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From £15

Langley Dam Fishery

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


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