Derwentcote Steel Furnace
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.
Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in North East England, renowned for its riverside cities, industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and scenic coastlines.
3 miles from Wednesday health walk
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.
The Bridges
The Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland is a large indoor shopping mall offering a wide variety of stores, food outlets, and ample parking. It features major anchors like Primark and TK Maxx and is conveniently served by nearby bus and metro stations, making it accessible for visitors.
Dalton Park
Dalton Park is a large outlet shopping centre in Murton, County Durham, featuring over 65 stores, a cinema, a supermarket, and an accessible play area, providing a comprehensive indoor shopping experience.
Hylton Castle
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.
Eldon Garden
Eldon Square is a large indoor shopping centre in Newcastle upon Tyne featuring major department stores, a variety of shops, and dining options within a historically significant urban area.
Monument Mall Shopping Centre
Monument Mall is a central shopping centre in Newcastle upon Tyne featuring a variety of high-end retail stores and dining options including Jamie's Italian. It offers a primarily indoor shopping experience with flagship stores and restaurants.
Penshaw Monument
Penshaw Monument is a Grade I listed Greek-style Doric temple folly on Penshaw Hill near Sunderland, England. It commemorates the Earl of Durham and features 18 columns, a spiral staircase leading to a parapeted walkway, and expansive views. Owned by the National Trust, it is a prominent North East England landmark with guided tours, cultural significance, and nighttime floodlighting.
Located in Gateshead
Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England, is a historically rich market town known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene including the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. It features a walkable town centre, excellent rail and public transport connections, and notable landmarks such as the Angel of the North and Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
Finchale Priory
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.
3 miles from History of Durham city walk
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.
Bessie Surtees House
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.