The
beauty of
North East England is not only its masses of award-winning
attractions and amazing things to do, it's the compact nature of the region,
which means you can fit more of them in for every day of your stay.
North
East England takes in Northumberland, County Durham, Newcastle Gateshead,
Sunderland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside and Tees Valley and is full of
hidden gems for visitors. With two World Heritage Sites, a National Park, two
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an abundance of castles and gardens; the
region is immersed in history and heritage, offers spectacular coastlines and
countryside, flourishes with vibrant city culture and, most importantly,
assures a warm and friendly welcome.
You
can explore castles, country houses and glorious gardens, including The
Alnwick Garden
- with Britain's largest water feature and Alnwick Castle
-
the setting for Harry Potter's Hogwarts. In fact we are home to more castles
than any other region in England – whether you want explore romantic ruins or
stay in an historic hotel.
Follow
the track first marched by the Romans at the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's
Wall which is one of two UNESCO World Heritage sites in North East England.
The
other, Durham Castle and Cathedral has captivated author Bill Bryson, who
described the Cathedral as ‘the best cathedral on planet earth.’
North
East England has something for everyone from high quality restaurants like the
Michelin Star White Room at Seaham Hall to cosy country pubs like the Rose
& Crown at Romaldkirk, an 18th Century coaching inn set on the village
green.
We
are famed for our friendliness - you can expect a warm welcome wherever you
wander in North East England. And with accommodation
ranging from luxury
chill-out spas to
cosy cottages
, you can be assured of a wonderful rest at the
end of each day.
For
more information on North East England go to www.visitnortheastengland.com
