The Northeast is full of some of the most amazing tourist spots in the country; its home to 83 castles, about 160 miles of coastline, and 4 counties; Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and North Yorkshire. The biggest cities in the region are Newcastle, Durham City and of course Sunderland, where I’m from.
Having all of these tremendous places right on my doorstep, it only makes sense that these are some of my most blogged about places. However, I have only just began to scratch the surface of this phenomenal part of the UK.
Perfect Places for Days-Out in the North East during Winter
Going for a day out during winter has different requirements than any other season. Taking these into consideration here are my top recommendations.
County Durham Adventures
County Durham has a lot to offer, beautiful coastline, historic cities, rich heritage and breath-taking countryside.
Northumberland Adventures
Perhaps one of the most incredible parts of the North East, Northumberland is tremendously beautiful and has so much to explore!
The 10 most recommended places to eat/drink in York
I reached out to my Instagram Followers for recommendations for places to go. Here are the top 10 places you all suggested!
Zoos, Farms and Theme Parks within 2 Hours Drive of Sunderland
Zoos, Farms and Theme parks are all able to open again from the 12th April. Here is a list of a load that should all be able to open!
Sunderland
This blog wouldn’t be complete without a page dedicated to my home city. Packed full of amazing places you can go and experience!
Guide to Durham Heritage Coast
Some of the most incredible coastline in the North East is here, along the Durham Heritage Coast
A Post Lockdown Trip to the Metrocentre
Following the lockdown in 2020, returning to shopping centres has been a nerve-wracking experience for us all! I hope this post fills you with some confidence.
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A Stroll Around Northumberlandia, Cramlington
Northumberlandia is an incredible piece of public art in an area that is now a public park for everyone to enjoy. Northumberlandia is the largest human form public art piece in the world! It took 1.5 million tonnes of rocks to make her, and she meatured 100 ft tall and a quarter of a mile […]
Guide to Gibside
Gibside is a National Trust Site just outside of Newcastle and Gateshead. Gibside estate is full of incredible local history, beautiful scenery, fresh outdoors and much more. It is a great place for a day out and just a stones throw away from Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. In this guide, I have condensed down all […]
Guide to Sunderland to South Tyneside Seafront; Roker to South Shields
Sunderland to South Tynesides Seafront has 5 main residential areas that up the stretch of coast between the River Wear and the River Tyne. Starting with Roker, we then have Seaburn, Whitburn, Marsden and finally South Shields. These areas make up one of the most beautiful stretches of coast line in the North East, and […]
