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Places to Go
North East England is made up of four destinations. Each has a unique character and together they offer wide variety, from tranquil countryside and exhilarating coastline to rich heritage sites and contemporary cities bursting with culture.
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NewcastleGateshead
Vibrant city culture, cosmopolitan cafés and sparkling nightlife make NewcastleGateshead the ideal city break. The Quayside is the cultural heart of the city, and it's skyline is dominated by the iconic Tyne Bridge and the award-winning Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
Northumberland
Wide open spaces for exhilaration and relaxation, from the glorious coastline to Hadrian’s Wall Country and the rolling Cheviot Hills, dotted with historic castles and market towns full of character.
Durham
This beautiful cathedral city contrasts an amazing history with cosmopolitan cafes and galleries. The surrounding countryside, from the Heritage Coast to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a walker’s paradise.
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Tees Valley
There’s so much to explore in the land of explorers! Working museums that uncover our proud maritime and railway heritage, designer shopping, acclaimed modern art and a thriving surf scene.
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Places to go
From Sunderland, the city by the sea to the dramatic views over the Cleveland Hills, North East England has so many places to visit and explore.
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