August 2010

• 10 of the best: Free Attractions in North East England(25th August 2010)

  The Great North Museum this week made it into VisitEngland’s Top 20 free attractions in the country. And visitors to the North East have been voting with their feet with the museum also welcoming its one millionth visitor this week.

  Since opening in May 2009, the Museum has become the most popular visitor attraction in the region.  Attracting 67,000 visitors...

• Five of the best: Beaches in North East England this Summer(18th August 2010)

  The North East England coastline offers much more than just a day at the seaside...as well as miles of isolated sand, surfing heaven and (sand) castles galore there are also picturesque villages and a buzzing citylife for both visitors and those closer to home to enjoy.

  So if you want to get away for less this summer then look no further than North East England. We have...

• FOOTBALLERS’ WIDOWS TO WAGS – Ideas for what to do for 90 minutes on a Saturday afternoon in North East England.(12th August 2010)

  It’s August and the new football season has started … cue the groan from footballers’ widows around the country! So to help make the next nine months as pain free as possible we have come up with some suggestions on how to while away 90 minutes in North East England.

  1) Kick off with a shopping spree to the upmarket suburb of Jesmond, just minutes from...

• IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN - 11 Ways to Celebrate The Return of The Football Season in North East England(10th August 2010)

  It’s August and the new season is here. The Football League is underway and the Premier League starts on Saturday. So to celebrate the start of the new football season here are 11 sporting reasons to visit North East England – an area steeped in the history of the beautiful game.

  1.  Kick off with a visit to the Angel of the North, where in 1998 a...

• TIME FOR TEA IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND(6th August 2010)

  As the home of Earl Grey tea there is no better place than North East England to sit back, relax and enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea.

  This summer you can enjoy your favourite cuppa and a delicious home-made scone in a stunning country house hotel, taking in breathtaking views or sharing it with a couple of billy goats!

  Opened this week is the region’s newest...

• 5 of the best: Sundae delight in North East England(3rd August 2010)

  There’s no denying the sheer pleasure of ice cream on a summer’s day and the North East is home to some of the UK’s best ice cream producing farms where you can find your perfect flavour this summer.

  Archer's Jersey Ice Cream Parlour, Walworth, Tees Valley Just 5 miles west of Darlington town centre at Walworth Gate, Archer's Jersey Ice Cream Parlour is...