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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Tynemouth Aquarium
Attraction
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.

Howick Hall Gardens & Aboretum

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Adults £8.80

Howick Hall Gardens & Aboretum

Wonder through beautiful gardens, explore secluded woodlands and enjoy a cup of Earl Grey in the Earls ancestral home of Howick Hall

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

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!

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.

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

Bamburgh Castle
Attraction
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.

Farne Islands
Attraction
Adults £12.60

Farne Islands

Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird

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.

Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadiran's Wall

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Free

Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadiran's Wall

A fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, with turrets and an impressive milecastle, probably built by the Second Legion.

Langley Dam Fishery

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Activity
From £15

Langley Dam Fishery

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

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.

Alpaca Encounters

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From £15

Alpaca Encounters

Try one of our fantastic alpaca encounters, fun for all the family.

Parklands Gold Club - Mini Golf

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Activity
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.


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