Durham and Tees Valley is the perfect base for exploring a host of attractions outside the region. If you seek the buzz of city life, Newcastle Gateshead is not far away, visit the vibrant quayside with its BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Millennium Bridge and The Sage Gateshead musical arena.
Not only does this area have great cities, vast beaches & stunning scenery but there’s a huge amount of history to discover... Border warfare, Castles, ancient kingdoms and more.
Explore Holy Island - which can only be reached at low tide - the site of the first Viking invasions of Britian. Visit the 16th century castle, and 12th century priory, sample ‘Lindisfarne mead’ & stroll across the sand dunes or through the maze of tiny streets.
Head south along the Northumberland coast & discover Alnwick Castle & Gardens. Whatever your age, you’ll find lots to see and do here.
The home of the Percys, Earls & Dukes of Northumberland since 1309, the Castle today is a thriving visitor attraction with historical treasures & antiques, a stunning garden designed by the Duchess herself and the latest addition - a tree house for the young at heart.
Another destination not to be missed and only a 100km away - is the Lake District National Park. The largest National Park in England the area is famous for its majestic mountains, fells, dales, lakes & villages - relax and experience England’s great outdoors.
96km’s south of Durham & Tees Valley is the historic Town of York. With numerous award winning attractions York will surprise and inspire you. With a stunning Minster, the world’s best railway museum and the finest UK viking attraction. York boasts several major attractions. Take time out to uncover some of Yorks 2000 shops - some of the most distinctive and stylish shopping in the UK.
For information on any of these destinations visit:
Newcastle: www.2005alive.com
Alnwick Castle & Gardens: www.alnwickcastle.com
York: www.york-tourism.co.uk
The Lake District: www.lake-district.gov.uk
Holy Island: www.secretkingdom.com
The North East of England: www.visitnorthumbria.net
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