Thrills and Spills in North East England

Whether you like it wet and wild, or hard and fast, North East England will make you scream for more. From the adrenaline rush of throwing yourself out of a plane and catching your first wave, to the delight of peppering your mate with paint and shaving milliseconds off their lap time, we have it all.

How will your nerve hold as you whip a rally car around The International Rally School where WRC manufacturing teams test their racing cars? Numerous karting tracks in the region will give you plenty of opportunity to discover whether you are as good as you think. And no weekend away would be complete without a full scale war in the woods; many high profile paintballing operators are located close to Newcastle and Sunderland.

With one of the longest coastlines in England and numerous inland water ways, you'll find water sports are ingrained in Northern life. World-class white water experiences are available at the purpose built Tees Barrage, suitable for dare devils and beginners alike. Surfers from around the world are drawn to our breaks, in particular Saltburn and Tynemouth, which has held the O'Neill British Surf Championships. Kite surfing has long been established in the region with Northumberland having some stunning backdrops to enjoy while skimming over the water.