Rediscover The Romance

Set the scene for memorable moments with an itinerary of unforgettable experiences.

Plan your days to rekindle the mood: strolling hand in hand along Durham’s winding lanes perhaps, or discovering the love stories behind Bessie Surtees’ House and The Bowes Museum . Take a long walk along peaceful golden sands with Bamburgh Castle as your backdrop, or float above it all in a hot-air balloon.

As evening draws on, treat yourselves to some Lindisfarne Oysters , grown in the clear waters surrounding the magical Holy Island. Dine in style with iconic river views at SIX , the rooftop restaurant above BALTIC: Centre for Contemporary Art. Or pack a picnic and a blanket and snuggle up for a spot of stargazing on Kielder’s peaceful lakeshore .

How do you top days like these? With romantic nights in historic halls or dramatic castles: Seaham Hall , Rockliffe Hall and Lumley Castle hotels have the ambience just right, with impeccable service and that extra special something.