Northumbria Attractions

Angel of the North

The Angel of the North is one of the twelve official 'Icons of England', situated in Gateshead in the North East.

Gateshead...

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens combines two unique experiences alongside Mowbray Park to form Mowbray Gardens - a stunning visitor...

Blue Reef Aquarium

Blue Reef Aquarium is situated in the costal town of Tynemouth in the North East, just a short distance from Whitley Bay.

The aquarium...

Wallington

Dating from 1688, the house was home to many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, who all left their mark. The restrained Palladian...

Belford Craft Gallery

The Belford Craft Gallery is a fantastic contemporary selection of quality crafts, paintings and prints from artists and makers in the...

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is the biggest gallery of its kind in the world...

Cherryburn

Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), Northumberland's greatest artist, wood engraver and naturalist, was born in the cottage here. The nearby...

Life Science Centre

Uncover the secrets of life at The Life Science Centre, which takes visitors on an exciting hands-on journey through the life sciences....

Newcastle Arena

The Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is situated on the banks of the river tine, just a ten-minute walk from the Central train station and the Tyne and...

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Whitley Bay Playhouse is situated in the picturesque costal town in the North East.

The Playhouse was first opened in 1913 flanked on all...

Hatton Gallery

The Hatton Gallery shows an exciting programme of contemporary and historical art alongside exhibitions featuring work from the gallery's...

Fifiefofum

The gallery is in a transformed farm shed, one mile from the A69 travelling west to Corbridge.

Artist led, and there is usually someone...

The Hancock Museum

The Hancock Museum is situated besides Newcastle University in the city centre.

The museum is currently undergoing a major transformation...

Souter Lighthouse

Now boldly painted in red and white hoops, Souter lighthouse opened in 1871 and was the first to use alternating electric current, the most...

Tyne & Wear Museums

Tyne & Wear Museums is a federation of 10 museums and galleries on Tyneside and Wearside. They hold outstanding collections of art, science...

Museum of Antiquities

The Museum of Antiquities is situated in Newcastle's city centre and is the joint museum of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne...

Newcastle United Stadium Tour

St. James' Park is the home of Newcastle United and is situated in the city centre.

Magpies fans can now take a tour of the stadium...

Woodhorn

Woodhorn is a world-class visitor attraction and research destination. Come and discover the history of Northumberland and have a great family day...

Lindisfarne Castle

Dramatically perched on a rocky crag and accessible over a causeway at low tide only, the island castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect....

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge - the first opening bridge to be built across the River Tyne for more than 100 years - has attracted world-wide...