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A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

On set days at Darlington Railway Museum see the 50th A1 Class Peppercorn Pacific Locomotive, 'Tornado', is being built at the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust. It is the first mainline steam locomotive to be built in Britain since 1960.

Location:

Darlington

Type:

Railway
Abbey Grounds

Town park behind the abbey incorporating walls and ruins from the monastic buildings, bowling green, bandstand and recreational facilities.

Location:

Hexham

Type:

Municiple Park
Albert Park

100 acre park, facilities include children and teenage play area, boating lake, roller skating rink, visitor centre and cafe, fishing platforms and sports facilities.

Location:

Middlesbrough

Type:

Parkland / Woodland Garden
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge

Extensive area of hill and river scenery with woodland rich in wildlife. Car park with picnic area and toilet facilities. Waymarked walks with scenic viewpoints.

Location:

Bardon Mill

Type:

Forest
Allenheads Heritage Centre

Exhibition room, Armstrong water engine, nature trail, blacksmith's shop, playpark and cafe.

Location:

Allenheads

Type:

Heritage / Visitor Centre
Allensford Country Park

Picnic park in sheltered riverside setting with woodland walks, children's play park and shop. Magnificent views of the Derwent Valley only minutes from the North Pennines.

Location:

Allensford

Type:

Country / Royal Park
Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is one of Europe's finest. Majestic and imposing, it has a packed daily events programme, fine art treasures, wonderful architecture and children's activities.

Location:

Alnwick

Type:

Castle / Fort
Ankers House & St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church

The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from 883 to 995AD with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.

Location:

Chester-le-Street

Type:

Church / Chapel
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

Fort remains, museum, reconstructions of fort gateway, barrack and commanding officer's house, summer excavations and 'Time Quest', the 'hands-on' archaeological centre.

Location:

South Tyneside

Type:

Museum
ARC

With Over Easy, artist Richard Wilson literally made a giant section of the building facade revolve to produce a stunning integral architectural statement which visually promotes ARC's role as a stimulating arts building.

Location:

Stockton-on-Tees

Type:

Arts Centre
Archers Jersey Ice Cream Parlour

Archer's Jersey Ice Cream Parlour, at Walworth Gate, on a working dairy farm is a great place to enjoy home-made ice cream in the courtyard, or a special event like the Maize Maze. There's even a farm walk of just over 2 miles which you can follow.

Location:

Walworth

Type:

Farm
Artworks Gallery

The Art Works Galleries houses five dynamic galleries where exhibitions change every month.

It's a new type of gallery where artists rent space and since there is no commission taken it's more affordable for artists to exhibit and to buy contemp

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type:

Arts Centre
Auckland Castle

Historically the Prince Bishops' country residence, home to the Bishop of Durham. Visit St Peter's Chapel, state rooms and deer park.

Location:

Bishop Auckland

Type:

Castle / Fort
Auckland Castle Deer House

A charming Gothic Revival 'eye catcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham. It provided deer with shelter and food, and had rooms for picnics and enjoying the view.

Location:

Bishop Auckland

Type:

Historic Site
Aydon Castle

A beautiful 13thC manor house with strong fortifications against Scottish raiders, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting.

Location:

Corbridge

Type:

Castle / Fort