Things to Do in North East England in 2024

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Most popular activities in North East England

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Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & The Kingdom of Northumbria from Edinburgh

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Private Newcastle Pub Tour

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Private Bike Tour of Berwick

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Newcastle's Historic Pub Adventure

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Hadrian's Wall: Birdoswald Roman Fort Entry Ticket

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Recommended things to do in North East England

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Cheapest thing to do	Bristol: Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour with Optional Tasting
Top 5 things to do	Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Lacock & Bath Full-Day Tour with Lunch Windsor Castle, Roman Baths & Stonehenge Full Day Tour Bath: City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide Bath: Guided City Walking Tour with Entry To The Roman Baths
Under $25	Bath: The Jane Austen Centre Ticket Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours Jane Austen Self Guided Tour Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of Bath's Secrets Interactive Treasure Hunt of Bristol's Secrets
With kids	Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Lacock & Bath Full-Day Tour with Lunch Windsor Castle, Roman Baths & Stonehenge Full Day Tour Bath: City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide Bath: Guided City Walking Tour with Entry To The Roman Baths

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Bamburgh Castle

5/5(12 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Bamburgh with a visit to Bamburgh Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

St. James' Park

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.

Beamish Open Air Museum

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Beamish Open Air Museum in Beamish. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Alnwick Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Alnwick with a trip to Alnwick Castle. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Quayside

4.5/5(46 reviews)

Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.

Hadrian's Wall

5/5(37 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Brampton when you spend time at Hadrian's Wall. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Northumberland National Park

5/5(29 reviews)

Follow in the footsteps of Roman settlers, hike amid breathtaking landscapes and gaze at a starlit sky in England’s least populated national park.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal

Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.

The Glasshouse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in North East England

Newcastle City Center

Historic churches and buildings provide an insight into a bygone era, while the modern shopping centers and music arenas show the Newcastle of today.

Tynemouth

Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.

Jesmond

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Serene and tranquil, this zone offers an escape from the nearby city center to enjoy its parks, churches and sports fields.

Gosforth

This affluent suburb has a family-friendly vibe and is a gateway to idyllic parks, riverside trails and golf courses.

Sunderland City Centre

Well-liked for its restaurants and museums, Sunderland City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sunderland Empire and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and jump on the metro at Park Lane Station to get around the city.