Northumberland and North East – Places to visit, things to do, attractions, activities and days out
Daysoutinfo.co.uk aims to provide you with the greatest choice of things to do and places to visit in Northumberland and the North East, including Alnwick, Beamish, Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Hexham and Newcastle. Explore indoor or outdoor attractions, activities, events, shopping, heritage or family fun.
Below you will find a choice of things to do during your time in Northumberland and the North East including visitor attractions, art galleries, castle, historic houses, museums, shops, railways, riding centres and activity centres, . You can even download your chosen leaflet by following the links below.
The following leaflets have been found for the Northumberland & the N East region.
Allout Adventures @ DeVere Slaey Hall
Slaley Hall, Hexham, Northumberland
Allout Adventures are an events management company who specialise in corporate events, outdoor activities and team building exercises, bringing top quality activities and events to a wide range of customers on a national scale.
Designed with your busine... more details
Allout Paintball and Laser Battlefield
Slaley Hall, Hexham, Northumberland
Allout Paintball Hexham is the largest, most exciting paintball site in the Northeast.
Our Allout Paintball Hexham site is ideally situated at Slaley Hall Hotel which is only a short drive from Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, making it ideal for stag ... more details
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick, Northumberland
Welcome to Alnwick Castle, one of the largest inhabited castles in England, and proudly known as “The Windsor of the North.” Built as a medieval fortress, today it is home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and their family.
Fill your day at the ... more details
Alnwick Garden
Alnwick, Northumberland
There's so much to explore at The Alnwick Garden, including acres of fascinating plants, water sculptures, the infamous Poison Garden and one of the world's largest wooden tree houses, 364 days a year. In summer, The Garden's green landscape becomes a backdrop for more than three tho... more details
Barbour Factory Outlet
Jarrow, Tyne & Wear
Barbour Factory Outlet up to 50% off rrp.
The Barbour Factory Outlet provides an extensive range of discontinued and quality approved seconds all at hugely discounted prices. There is a selection of outerwear garments fromall seasons including a range o... more details
Bay Horse Inn
West Woodburn, Northumberland
The Bay Horse Inn, West Woodburn, is a delightful 18th Century Coaching Inn built in mellowed sandstone, nestling by a stone bridge over the River Rede in the Rede Valley of Northumberland.
This is the place to stop on your journey: to rest, eat, drink ... more details
Beamish the North of England Open Air Museum
Beamish, Co Durham
Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913.
Beamish, Britain's favourite open air museum, is set in over 300 acre... more details
Beamish Wild
Beamish, Stanley, Co Durham
Ropes Activity Centre at Beamish Wild in County Durham, the North East's new highwire adventure course.
Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush high in the treetops, climbing through tunnel nets, jumping the ‘leap of faith’ and freefalling on our incre... more details
Bedes World
Jarrow, Northumberland
Experience the world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria at Bede’s World
• Visit our stunning museum which brings to life the story of the Venerable Bede (AD673-735) and his fellow monks
• Explore our Anglo-Saxon demonstration farm... more details
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Bellingham, Northumberland
The Heritage Centre at Bellingham is the museum for the North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland, England. The Centre also houses the Bellingham Tourist Information Centre. There is full access for wheelchair users, and free parking.
"...the bes... more details
Blue Reef Aquarium
Tynemouth
Blue Reef with ocean views! Situated in historic Tynemouth overlooking the stunning Longsands beach, home to surfers, sunbathers and the occasional seal!
Blue Reef is family friendly with under 3s admitted free. It’s easily accessible for pushchairs and... more details
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Middlesbrough
Amazing Museums in Middlesbrough
Live the life of a ship’s crew below decks:weevil infested biscuits; salt meat; sleeping in a hammock; the lick of the cat o’ nine tails and away from home for 3 years.
Navigate Cook’s life... more details
Chillingham Castle
Northumberland
This 12th century stronghold, just twenty minutes from the seaside and the home of Sir Humphry Wakefield and his family, became 'base-camp' for the 1298 conquering attack on William Wallace by “Hammer of the Scots”, King Edward 1st. Wallace had raided the previous year, burning the ... more details
Cragside
Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland
Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and estate – the wonder of its age
* Home of Lord Armstrong – one of Britain's great Victorians
* First house in the world lit by hydroelectricity
* Largest sandstone rock garden in Europe
* A magical place o... more details
Dalton Park
Murton, County Durham
Some people just love to shop while others long for the great outdoors.
At Dalton Park you can have it all - and save up to 50% off high street prices on a wide range of top brands. From designer labels like Joseph to high street favour... more details
Darlington Railway Museum
Darlington, Co Durham
Venture into our original 1840's railway station, the home of Locomotion No.1
Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum is located on the original 1825 route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the world's first steamwo... more details
Days Out and Events Along Hadrian’s Wall
English Heritage sites, Northumberland
Frontier of the Roman Empire
Hadrian’s Wall is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. Internationally celebrated as a World Heritage Site, it is the best known frontier in the entire Roman Empire, and stands as a re... more details
Days Out And Events in North East England
English Heritage Sites, North East
Welcome to North East England
It’s easy to spend the day with English Heritage whether it’s being part of spectacular live action events or visiting properties in stunning locations.
What to do ... more details
Discover Hartlepool 2010
Hartlepool, Tees Valley
OVER £100 WORTH 0F DISCOUNT VOUCHERS
Hartlepool represents a rich mix of the very old and the very new. Its historic beginnings can be traced back to the discovery of an iron-age settlement at Catcote Village, although a visit to the He... more details
Dorman Museum
Middlesbrough
Amazing Museums in Middlesbrough
Amazing objects from Middlesbrough's historic priory to the jungles of South America.Whatever age, there is something to suit all interests.
Experience life in a bomb shelter, investigate l... more details
Eggleston Hall Gardens
Eggleston, Barnard Castle
The four and a half acres of gardens are a Pandora's box of surprises, winding paths, borders, a stream, organic vegetables, walls, fell views. It is without doubt a magical place, dearly loved by custodians and customers alike. Perhaps the Jewel in the crown of this secret garden is... more details
Hadrian's Wall Country AD122 Bus Timetable 2010
Hadrian's Wall Country, Northumberland
Discovering Hadrian’s Wall Country by Bus
Hadrian’s Wall Bus AD122 offers a convenient and relaxing seasonal service that runs daily from Friday 10th April to Sunday 1st November 2009. Using the bus and other linking bus and train servi... more details
Hadrian's Wall Holiday & Short Breaks Guide
Hadrian's Wall Country, Northumberland
It all depends on what you fancy really, or on what you feel you are comfortable paying. Is this a week for all the family, or a long weekend combining some culture with a country house hotel? Self catering in the great outdoors or cosy farmhouse breakfasts? Whatever your choice –... more details
Hadrian's Wall Map 2010
Hadrian's Wall Country, Northumberland
One epic adventure
Experience Britain’s greatest Roman monument: 2,000 years in the making. Staggering in its planning; masterful in its execution; awe-inspiring in its scale. There can only be one historic monument in Britain that trul... more details
Hadrian's Wall Section 1 The Eastern Approaches
South Shields/Newcastle to Hexham
Places to stay, eat and drink and other businesses that can make your exploration of Hadrian’s Wall Country from Newcastle to Hexham even more enjoyable. more details
Hadrian's Wall Section 2 The Spectacular Frontier
Hexham to Brampton
This section lists the accommodation between the Roman sites of Chesters and Birdoswald. more details
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience
Hartlepool, Tees Valley
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience, a superb re-creation of an 18th century seaport is a fantastic place to visit for families, groups and schools - in fact everybody. It brings to life the time of Nelson, Napoleon and the Battle of Trafalgar.
Travel back... more details
Hi-Life Dining Card
Various, Northumberland
Hi-Life Diners Club - 2 4 1 restaurants in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Preston, Belfast, Dublin, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and throughout the UK & Ireland
Hi-Life has over 80,000 members who regularly dine out for half price –... more details
Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum
Alnwick, Northumberland
The gardens are our pride and joy and are deliberately aimed at garden lovers.
Our extensive grounds (in total 90 acres) offer the chance to wander in beautiful, tranquil, natural surroundings and observe a wide variety of pl... more details
Inspired Pots, Hexham
Hexham, Northumberland
Inspired Pots is a contemporary paint-yourown ceramics studio. Our main aim is to provide a friendly and relaxed environment in which anyone, regardless of age or ability can create their own unique work of art.
Fun f... more details
Killhope - Lead Mining Museum
Near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, Co. Durham
A great day out in the Co. Durham countryside...
Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, lies high up in the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Come and experience breathtaking scenery, underground mine adventure, fas... more details
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Shildon, County Durham
• The greatest changing railway collection
in the North East
• Always something new to see
• Explore our railway heritage through
interactive displays
• Exciting events programme for all the family
• Platform 7 café serving light refreshments all day
• Picnic and play area... more details
Marshalls Leisure Clearance Outlet
Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
Up to 50% off top brand names outdoor clothing, skiwear, footwear & leisurewear.
We are a family company operating in the outdoor leisure industry since 1960. We have a large outdoor superstore near Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberl... more details
National Trust Farne Islands
off the Northumberland Coast
Rocky islands, once home to saints, soldiers and famous lighthouse keepers, now a sanctuary for seabirds and seals
Don't miss:
Summer haven for 100,000 pairs of nesting seabirds like puffin and guillemot
One of Europe's largest grey seal colonie... more details
National Trust Gibside
Rowlands Gill, Derwent Valley, Gateshead
Discover magnificence and grandeur in George Bowes’ creation at Gibside. Two hundred years ago, old and new ideas met here, combining straight, formal vistas such as the Long Walk, with more irregular and meandering paths and streams that epitomise the eighteenth century English land... more details
National Trust Great Days Out North East
North East England
The North East of England is a great place. With an intriguing history, beautiful stretches of coastline and countryside, it’s also home to all kinds of weird and wonderful wildlife.
This Great Days Out guide will help you to make the most of your visit. So whether you want adventur... more details
National Trust Ormesby Hall
Ormesby, Near Middlesbrough
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Home of the Pennyman family for nearly 400 years, this Georgian mansion, Victorian kitchen and laundry, gardens and estate walks provide lively resources for local schools, community groups and is a unique venue for weddings.
Weekend visitors can exper... more details
National Trust Souter Lighthouse
Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Boldly hooped in red and white, Souter is an iconic clifftop beacon, offering a great family-friendly visit. When opened in 1871, it was a technological marvel, being the first lighthouse built to use electricity. Decommissioned in 1988, the machinery remains in working order and vis... more details
National Trust Wallington Hall & Gardens
Wallington, Northumberland
A place to enchant and delight…
Take a journey through this family home. Explore the history of Northumberland portrayed by the famous Bell Scott paintings in the Pre Raphaelite Central Hall. Discover the dolls’ houses, gaze at the Cabi... more details
North Pennines Pocket Guide 2009/10
County Durham and Northumberland
Welcome to The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a stunning
landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers,
wonderful woods, clos... more details
Northumberland Days Out and Attractions
Northumberland
You will never be short of stunning sights and unforgettable days out when you visit us.
Of course, there's the world famous Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain's biggest building project that still dominates the county's landscape almost 2,000 years after it... more details
Northumberland Wildlife Trust What's On
Northumberland
August - December 2010
Guided walks, talks and events for wildlife enthusiasts
This leaflet is a guide to all Northumberland Wildlife Trust walks, talks and events for adults, children and famil... more details
Northumbrian Water - Go Fishing Guide
Northumbria
We are the leading provider of still water game fishing in Northern Europe, and we have lined up a selection of fantastic attractions to build on that success for both junior and adult anglers in 2010.
We are justly proud of our record of introducing yo... more details
Oriental Museum
Durham
The Oriental Museum is the Asian art, antiquities, and material culture museum of the University of Durham.
It was opened in 1960, to house and display a remarkable collection, of world renown, covering the entire range of human history and prehistory f... more details
Otterburn Mill
Otterburn, Northumberland
18th century Otterburn Mill still maintains a tradition of selling high quality textiles and craft products, including one of the largest selections of outdoor clothing in the North East.
The large showroom is housed in the original Mill buildings along... more details
Otterburn Sporting Clays
Otterburn, Northumberland
Otterburn Sporting Clays was set up to promote safe clay target shooting for absolute beginners wanting to learn a new sport and experienced shots wanting to practice. This sport appeals to men and women alike, individuals and groups of most ages will enjo... more details
Purple Mountain Bike Centre
Kielder Forest, Northumberland
MOUNTAIN BIKING can provide the ideal opportunity to discover the unspoiled beauty of Kielder Forest
Bikes are supplied with helmet, pump, repair kit. We have a range of children's bikes, including towalongs, childseats, and even a tandem. more details
Raby Castle
Staindrop, near Barnard Castle, County Durham
One of the largest and most impressive of English medieval castles, Raby Castle, in County Durham, Northumbria, provides a wonderful day out for all the family.
Wonder at its towers, turrets, embattled walls, interiors and artworks from the Medieval, Re... more details
Redesdale Riding Centre
Elsdon, Northumberland
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD OF HORSES
With new management comes a new opportunity at the Redesdale Riding Centre. We welcome riders of all ages and abilities from total novices to the fully experienced. You will be warmly welcomed and have a great time getting... more details
River Escapes
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear
Newcastle Gateshead from the river
With a fleet of three luxury equipped vessels accommodating up to 180 people, the River Escapes Latis, the River Escapes Fortuna and the River Escapes Coventina, we have something to offer all tastes, ... more details
RSPB Saltholme
Saltholme, Port Clarence, Middlesbrough
How much of a surprise can you handle ?
There’s adventure play for our younger friends, mini beast safaris, family fun days, pond dipping, lots of places for a gentle stroll…Feeling tired yet? Well, there’s long (and short) walks away from the crowds an... more details
Slate & Nature
Northumberland
Using reclaimed materials from across Northumberland, Slate & Nature produces a wide range of products for both the home and garden.
Every product has its own unique character; each product is made out of carefully selected suitable recycled materia... more details
Sweethope Loughs
Harle, Northumberland
Sweethope Loughs
One of the most beautiful fisheries in the country. There are two Loughs, the Little Lough of 12 acres and the Great Lough of 140 acres. They are natural waters. Sweethope Loughs offers excellent sport for the angler of still water trout fishing, with a mixture of R... more details
Tall Ships Races, Hartlepool 7th - 10th August 2010
Hartlepool, Cleveland
Hartlepool is proud and delighted to have been chosen as the finishing port and only UK host port for The Tall Ships Races 2010. This celebratory event is taking place from Saturday 7th until Tuesday 10th August 2010 and with an expected one million visitors this will be England’s b... more details
Tanfield Railway 2009
Old Marley Hill, Gateshead
WELCOME TO THE WORLDS OLDEST EXISTING RAILWAY
The Tanfield Railway is a wonderful day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery as steam drifts past your carriage in a truly yesteryear a... more details
Thai Yoga Massge
Otterburn, Northumberland
Thai Yoga Massage is ideal for anyone regardless of their age, state of health or level of flexibility and is one of the few types of massage that can be carried out during pregnancy.
Massage is one of the three main branches of the ancient Thai Medical... more details
The RNLI Grace Darling Museum
Bamburgh, Northumberland
In the true spirit of the lifeboat service, Grace Horsley Darling (1815–42) risked her life to rescue others from certain death in a terrible storm. Grace’s heroism earned her the first RNLI Medal for Gallantry to be awarded to a woman. Grace died of tuberculosis only 4 years later b... more details
Visit Darlington
Darlington
Welcome!
This guide aims to whet your appetite with a taste of what is on offer, check our website, for the full range
Savour eating out, we’ve got lots of venues to choose from and more online
Explore our compact town ce... more details
What's On at Woodhorn July - December 2010
Ashington, Northumberland
Discover Woodhorn, the museum,archive and country park in Northumberland. There are fascinating stories to share and wonderful events to enjoy, all in our unique historic colliery setting, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Be inspired by the amazing state-of-the-art Cutter building with ... more details
Wild Redesdale
Otterburn, Kielder and Area
Situated in the heart of Northumberland, the most Northern County in Wild REDESDALE as the map shows, is an area of natural beauty and tranquility with the village of Otterburn at its centre.
Lying only 15 miles south of the Scottish Border, its scenery... more details
WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Washington, Tyne & Wear
your ticket to a wild day out…
Whatever the weather, whatever the season - there’s always something to fascinate, inspire or engage. Explore a diverse mix of wetland, woodland and
wildlife reserve. Home to rare and exotic wildfowl, f... more details