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The best days out, places to visit and things to do across the North East, from the Northumberland coast and castles to the Tyne, the Cheviots and Hadrian's Wall.
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Things to Do in the North East
Our complete guide to the best of the region, by theme and by area.
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Our regional guides to the best days out, places to visit and things to do.
Things to Do in the North EastOur complete guide to the best of the region, by theme and by area.
A Weekend in the North EastA perfect two-day itinerary for first-timers.
ChristmasMarkets, light trails, Santa trains and festive days out.
Record Fairs & VinylRecord fairs and independent vinyl shops across the region.
HalloweenPumpkin patches, ghost walks and spooky days out.
Pumpkin PickingPick-your-own pumpkin patches near Newcastle.
Famous PeopleFamous faces from across the North East.
Best CastlesThe region's greatest castles, from Alnwick to Bamburgh.
Best BeachesThe finest beaches on the Northumberland and Tyneside coast.
Market TownsHistoric market towns worth a day out.
Days OutOur pick of the best days out in the North East.
Family Days OutFamily-friendly days out for all ages.
Hadrian's WallWalk and explore Hadrian's Wall country.
GardensBeautiful gardens and green spaces to visit.
MuseumsThe region's best museums and galleries.
WalksGreat walks, from the coast to the hills.
Choose your area
Eleven neighbourhood sites, each with local events, guides and business listings.
Gosforth
Jesmond
Morpeth
Tynemouth
Whitley Bay
Blyth
Alnwick
South Shields
Hexham
Heaton
Ponteland
Durham
North Shields
Hebburn
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