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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Berwick Museum and Art Gallery
Located within Grade 1 listed Berwick Barracks, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, the museum displays items from the old garrison town and its surroundings. There is also an internationally important fine art collection displayed in the “Burrell at Berwick” gallery,
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- The Clock Block, Berwick Barracks Parade, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1DQ
- 01289 309538
- Website
Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick's Birthplace
This intriguing cottage and farmhouse is the birthplace of Northumberland artist Thomas Bewick.
- North East history
- fresh air
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- craft
- Station Bank, Mickley, Stocksfield, NE43 7DD
- 01661 843 276
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Hartlepool Art Gallery
The best things in life are free and Hartlepool Art Gallery is no exception!
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Hatton Gallery
With its impressive exhibition spaces, the Hatton Gallery has been at the heart of cultural life in the North East since the early 20th century.
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Lady Waterford Hall
Decorated inside with stunning life-size watercolour murals painted by Louisa, who used estate workers and children as models, the Hall is a must-see for art-lovers and those interested in social history.
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- North East history
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Laing Art Gallery
The Laing Art Gallery has something for everyone to enjoy.
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- getting north
mima, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) promotes creativity as a tool for everyone, it is one of the UK’s leading galleries for modern and contemporary art and craft.
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- architecture
- a place to think
- a nice cuppa
- sparkly things
- souvenirs
- buying nice things
- being creative
- art
- Centre Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AZ
- 01642 726 720
- Website
Oriental Museum
The Oriental Museum is the Asian art, antiquities, and material culture Museum of the University of Durham. Opened in 1960, it displays a remarkable collection from the cultures of Asia, Egypt, Islamic North Africa and the Middle-East.
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- world history
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- craft
- art
- getting north
- Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
- 0191 334 5694
- Website
Shipley Art Gallery
The Shipley has become well established and has built up one of the best craft and design collections outside of London, including ceramics, wood, glass, textiles and furniture.
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- being creative
- art
- making things
- craft
- Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JB
- 0191 477 1495
- Website
