See and Do

The Angel of the north is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The sculpture was completed in 1998 and is believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel in the world. It is viewed by an estimated 33 million people every year.

Set on a high rock above the River Tees, Barnard Castle takes its name from its 12th century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.
With fantastic views over the Tees Gorge this fortress sits on the fringe of an attractive working market town also known as ‘Barney’ so there is plenty to do for families on a day out.

Beamish is a world famous open air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas.
Visitors to the museum meet costumed folk and discover fascinating stories of everyday life in the region through time.

Step back in time in Blanchland, the postcard-perfect, honey stone village with a reputation for being one of the prettiest villages in the north of England. Stones, cobbles, hanging baskets and winding lanes are everywhere in Blanchland. You can also visit Blanchland Abbey and the White Monk Tea shop or Sunday lunch at The Lord Crewe Arms are a must.

Corbridge a quiet little Northumberland town with a vast history and a Roman heritage that can still be seen today and wonderful walks along the river. Fabulous boutique shopping, eateries and a cake shop to die for. There is something for everyone in Corbridge. So, whether you are a lover of history over or an avid shopper, there is something in Corbridge for you to enjoy.

Simply one of the best cathedrals you will ever visit.
Durham Cathedral was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries to house the relics of St Cuthbert (evangelizer of Northumbria) and the Venerable Bede. It attests to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England.

County Durham’s largest forest offers a host of things to do. Wellbeing trails, Forest Runs, Cycling and Mountain Bike trails, Geocaching and much more.

High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million years!

Lanchester is a small village that dates back to 140 AD with the ruins of a Roman Fort call Longivicium from which the village got its name. Lanchester sits between the forts of Vindorma (Ebchester) and Vinovia (Binchester).
Stone from the fort was used in the construction of All Saints’ Church which has a Roman altar from the fort found in 1893 in its porch.
The fort can be found on Dere Street on the roman road that leads north from York.

The harbour town of Seaham is found on the Durham Heritage Coast and is world-famous for its abundance of unique sea glass, which people travel from far and wide for a chance to collect.
No matter what day of the year you are certain to spot at least one or two people doing the ‘sea glass stoop’ along the beautiful beaches of Seaham.
Seaham is also home to Tommy a statue of a First World War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. The statue can be found by the war memorial on Seaham seafront.