With more castles than any other county in England, Northumberland is steeped in history and medieval magnificence. Towering above the sea, Bamburgh Castle looks every inch the mighty citadel it once was with views of the Farne Islands and more famously, the Holy...
This wonderful city has plenty to offer, vibrant and cosmopolitan with wonderful views overlooking the Tyne and landmark Millennium Bridge! Nearby Gateshead is a haven to the arts with a trio of venues to visit; with the Sage Gateshead, international home for music...
Durham’s fairy-tale, turreted castle and grand Norman cathedral fully deserve their ‘World Heritage Site’ status. The city itself is a real treasure trove of historic buildings, shops, cafes and winding cobbled streets.
2,000 years have passed since the Emperor Hadrian gave his orders for work on the 84 mile long Hadrian’s Wall to commence, yet the 73 miles of this Roman mega structure that snake across Northumberland’s dramatic landscape are the most well preserved. New for 2017 is...
One of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture can be found at the beautiful Durham Cathedral, where the breathtaking vaulted ceiling soars skyward like the choristers’ voices. Perfect for: Choirs Repertoire: Sacred Performance times: On Mondays and...
