Opened in 1994, this museum is the culmination of a great deal of work by local volunteers who were looking for a way to preserve...

Kielder Water has a 27-mile shoreline making it the largest man-made lake in Western Europe. It is situated within the UK’s largest forest, which...

Housesteads Roman Fort is the best preserved Roman fort in Britain, and one of the largest, covering five acres. Sited approximately midway along Hadrian’s Wall,...

This three mile stretch of Hadrian’s Wall from Steel Rigg to Housesteads is part of the spectacular Hadrian’s Wall Path. The Romans utilised the natural...

This three mile section of Hadrian’s Wall offers some of the best preserved and most typical examples of the Roman remains to be seen along...

Explore, experience and enjoy... Hexham Abbey. Originally a Benedictine Abbey, then an Augustinian Priory and the Parish Church of Hexham, this has been a place...

Located at the very heart of Hexham, the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre is the most important cultural building in the community. The grade II...

This library is far more than just a collection of books; it is one of the cultural and social centres of Hexham, located at the...

The Old Gaol in Hexham is a real piece of social history, and is a fascinating place for people to visit today. One can...

Hexham House of Correction operated as an institution between 1783 and 1865, and certainly would have been one of the most miserable places you could...

Allen Banks & Staward Gorge consists of miles of riverside and woodland walks in a beautiful wooded gorge, cut by the tumbling River Allen....

This well-loved country home is set amongst woods, grounds and gardens. Step inside the Pre-Raphaelite Central Hall to take a journey through Northumbrian history, portrayed...

This beautiful piece of architecture is without a doubt one of the centrepieces of this small and interesting village in the Northumbria countryside. The...

On the northern side of the River Tyne, this community would have been one of the most important positions in the Roman conquest of northern...

Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most famous man made constructions in Britain, and served as the man made defence point and border between the...

Aydon Castle is one of the best preserved examples of a 13th Century manor house anywhere in the United Kingdom. The brilliant piece of...

Cherryburn is the birthplace of a great artist. Thomas Berwick, Northumberland’s greatest wood engraver, was born here in 1753. Famous for his illustration of birds,...

A warm friendly welcome awaits you at Whitehouse Farm from the animals and staff. Whatever your age, we are sure you will enjoy bottle feeding...

Wylam Railway Museum opened in 1981 in celebration of the bi-centennial of George Stephenson, the ‘Father of Railways’, a Wylam born man. The small collection...

A National Trust property today, this magnificent house has been preserved so that future generations can appreciate the significance of it. One of the...

Lead mining was an important industry in the North of England for a great many decades, and lots of people and communities relied on this...

Situated at the heart of Morpeth, this gallery exhibits an interesting selection of silverware and art. Local artists who have followed the long tradition...

The Morpeth Bagpipe Museum celebrates the national instrument of Scotland and contains a vast collection of pieces that range from the very earliest days to...

The North Pennines has been an area where there has been a great deal of mineral mining activity throughout the centuries. This fascinating museum...

Home of Lord Amstrong, inventor and landscape genius, Cragside is one of the finest Victorian gardens in the country. The estate features one of the...

This tranquil 12th Century Augustinian priory was once a prime target for raiders because of its proximity to Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish borders. One...

Matt’s Gallery was developed in London to allow artists the time and space that they need to slowly evolve and develop their skills, without the...

Gossipsgate Gallery is located in a quiet corner of the beautiful town of Alston in Cumbria. It has been established since 1983 and specialises...

Buy your ticket in the restored Victorian station building for a leisurely ride through the beautiful South Tynedale Valley. The trains are hauled by preserved...

This gallery is one of the cultural centre points of this area, and offers a great place to view artistic creations. The gallery carries...

Earth Balance is an ecologically sensitive development with illustrations, facilities, advice and sign posting on the use of recyclable/ reusable/ biodegradable material and habitat creation...

The considerable remains of this 12th century castle include a gatehouse, curtain wall and keep. Once the home of the Umfraville family, it stands on...

Gibside is an 18th Century landscape garden and the former home of the Bowes-Lyon family, with miles of walks through wooded slopes, not to mention...

This large collection of military vehicles was established in the main part to preserve the many surviving pieces of military hardware that were left over...

Gilnockie Tower is a 16th Century tower associated with the Armstrong’s. Guided tour at 2.30pm daily from Easter to 31st October, The Highest and Largest...

Newcastle’s premier natural history museum unravels the natural world, through sensational galleries and close encounters with resident reptiles and insects. For more than one hundred...

The Hatton Gallery is affiliated with the University and was opened in 1926. Since its opening, the collection has grown quickly and now features...

Located within the Classics Department at the University of Newcastle, this museum holds a relatively small but impressive collection of pieces that have been excavated...

At the Museum of Antiquities you will find the largest archaeological collection in the North of England. You can see prehistoric rock art, Stone Age...

One of the centrepieces of the University of Newcastle, the main library houses one of the finest academic collections in the northeast. The library...