Do more in a day - every day of your stay

The compact nature of North East England, coupled with our wealth of attractions, means that you can fit more experiences into every day here. Which is just as well, given that there are so many things you'll want to see and do before, during, or after your walks.

You can explore more castles than anywhere else in England, visit grand country houses or glorious gardens. Shop 'til you drop, take in a show or take a ride back in time on a steam train or tram. Linger in an amazing museum or gallery; pick up fine local produce at a farmers' market or pamper yourself in a spa. The choice is yours.

If you're a fan of more sports than walking you can sit and watch at superb sporting venues or take part in everything from golf and fishing to cycling and water sports. And kids will love our Roman forts, maritime experiences and wildlife centres such as The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre in Morpeth.

Search for more ideas here, and once you've found lots of great places to go, build your own itinerary at www.visitnortheastengland.com. And start looking forward to the real thing.