Auckland Castle has been home to the Prince Bishops of Durham for over 900 years and is one of the UK’s most important historical buildings.
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Auckland Castle (Currently Closed for Redevelopment)
Great North Museum: Hancock
This new £26million museum includes a largescale, interactive model of Hadrian’s Wall and major new displays showing the wonder and diversity of the animal and plant kingdoms.
- wildlife
- space
- science
- monsters
- egypt
- dinosaurs
- animals
- acting like a kid
- souvenirs
- getting north
Lindisfarne Castle
This romantic 16th-century castle was transformed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens into an Edwardian country home for Edward Hudson, founder of Country Life magazine.
- historic buildings
- fresh air
- doing things as a family
- a place to think
- being active
- wildlife
- getting north
- Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2SH
- 01289 389 244
- Website
Lindisfarne Priory
Lindisfarne Priory was one of the most important places for early Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England.
- the real thing
- stories
- a place to think
- being active
- doing things as a family
- exploring
- fresh air
- getting mucky
- historic buildings
- North East history
- wildlife
- Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2RX
- 01289 389 200
- Website
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
This striking Victorian building is the world’s first electric lighthouse. Take in the fantastic views over Marsden Bay and the notorious currents of ‘Whitburn Steel’ before taking part in hands-on activities and events for all the family.
- being active
- doing things as a family
- fresh air
- North East history
- the real thing
- the unusual
- wildlife
- getting north
- Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7NH
- 0191 529 3161
- Website
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Explore the history of South Tyneside through sensational displays, hands-on exhibits and stunning art.
- North East history
- art
- animals
- a nice cuppa
- wildlife
- getting north
- Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JA
- 0191 456 8740
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