Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in North East England, renowned for its riverside cities, industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and scenic coastlines.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic coastal site featuring medieval priory ruins and a fortified castle gatehouse, offering visitors both indoor exploration of architectural remains and outdoor coastal scenery. It showcases early Gothic architecture, historic military fortifications, and a rich monastic history dating back to the 7th century.
Hylton Castle is a medieval stone castle ruin located in Sunderland, England, managed by English Heritage and surrounded by parkland. The site features heraldic devices on its western façade and an adjacent chapel and is protected as a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument. Restoration plans include community use with a café and exhibition spaces, making it a historical and cultural visitor attraction.
Bessie Surtees House is a group of historic 16th and 17th century merchant houses in Newcastle upon Tyne, featuring Jacobean architecture, exhibitions on their history, and serving as the North East regional office of Historic England. The houses are Grade I listed and open to the public during special events.
Jarrow is a historic town in Tyne and Wear, England, known for its Anglo-Saxon monastery linked to the Venerable Bede, a rich shipbuilding legacy, and its significant role in social history including the Jarrow March against unemployment.
Finchale Priory is a historic Benedictine monastery ruin located by the River Wear near Durham, featuring extensive medieval remains and a hermitage site, managed by English Heritage for public visits.
13 Oct, 20 Oct…
Join a guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens to explore Durham’s history, from its Anglo-Saxon origins onwards. The approximately two-mile route visits the city centre before returning to the gardens.
Condercum is a Roman fort site on Hadrian's Wall in Newcastle upon Tyne with visible remains including a causeway and temple, reflecting ancient military and religious life.
Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey is a historic Benedictine double monastery site in Tyne and Wear featuring early Anglo-Saxon churches, monastic ruins, and a museum with replica Anglo-Saxon farm, reflecting its significance as a centre of learning and heritage tied to Bede.
Derwentcote Steel Furnace is an early 18th-century cementation furnace near Newcastle upon Tyne, preserved as a Grade I listed industrial monument and scheduled site, showcasing historic steel production methods.
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
A sociable guided health walk around Gibside, with opportunities to enjoy the views and spot wildlife. The route is adapted to the group and may cover up to five miles.