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.
Towns and Villages to visit in The North East
The North East is full of some incredible towns and villages that you simply have to see and this post is full of them!
25 Free* Days Out within 1 Hours Drive of Sunderland
I absolutely love finding spots for days out, and even better when they’re free. So here is a list of 25 spots for a free day out around the North East.
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!
Days Out on Public Transport from Sunderland City Centre
Driving is something I take for granted. But being able to enjoy a great day out shouldn’t be something that is only accessible to people with cars. So this post is full of days out
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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Edinburgh’s Christmas Market 2021; A Review
Edinburgh’s Christmas Market is famous for being a huge festive attraction with people travelling from miles around to visit. With last years Christmas going down like a lead balloon, I along with many people will want to make the most out of this festive period! This is not the first time I’ve visited Edinburgh and […]
Sunderland’s Only Vegan Cafe, The Good Apple
The Good Apple cafe is somewhere I had heard of but never visited or knew much about. However, given that it is World Vegan Month, I thought it would be a great time to try and find more places in Sunderland that offer vegan food. Upon searching for that, the Good Apple came to the […]
Guide to Hardwick Country Park
Hardwick Country Park in County Durham is a perfect place for a gentle stroll in the fresh air. Within this guide, I have all the information you’ll need to plan your perfect day out! Last week while in the search of ideal locations for autumn walks, the below photo from This Is Durham just happened […]
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