Auckland Castle
Historically the principal country residence of the Prince Bishops and now the official home of the Bishop ... more
Historically the principal country residence of the Prince Bishops and now the official home of the Bishop ... more
A living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. It ... more
Binchester was the largest Roman fort in County Durham. A small part has been excavated and is open to ... more
Gardens & Horticulture more
Situated in an old chapel, the visitor centre explains the special wildlife and landscapes of Teesdale. From ... more
Visitors can walk amongst the Butterflies in this mini tropical paradise that is home to hundreds of ... more
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum marks the site of Cook's birthplace in Marton on the outskirts of ... more
Historical more
The Stockton and Darlington Railway was opened on September 27th 1825. Its prime purpose was the transport ... more
Dating from 1072, the castle was the home of the Prince Bishops until 1832. It now houses University ... more
Durham Cathedral Library descends from the library of the monastery founded on Lindisfarne by St Aidan ... more
An educational campus with a woodland garden, water garden, rock garden, a large collection of hardy ... more
A museum of local history, which tells the story of Durham from the 10th century to the present day, ... more
The story of the DLI begins in 1758, when General John Lambton of County Durham first raised the 68th ... more
On the Water more
Archaeology at Durham has an established reputation for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate ... more
Captain James Cook was commissioned by the Council of the Royal Society of London to command an expedition ... more
Award winning mixed working farm and visitor centre - outstanding educational experience (Northumbria ... more
Hartlepool's centrepiece is the award winning Historic Quay - a faithful reproduction of an 18th Century ... more
Heritage & Industrial more
The woodland walk leads you to this spectacular sight. As you begin the descent down the gentle slope ... more
HMS Trincomalee 1817 is berthed afloat at Hartlepool Historic Quay in North East England, where a major ... more
Shopping Outlets more
Affectionately described as 'a vision of grandeur and lunacy' this remarkable museum nestling in the ... more
A visit to Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum, is a unique and unforgettable experience. ... more
Newham Grange Leisure Farm is unique and special. Come and make friends with the rare breeds of farm ... more
Mid-18th-century Palladian mansion. Attractive rural mansion and gardens, on the edge of Middlesborough. ... more
The North Pennines is one of the most important areas in England for breeding Waders and on this reserve ... more
One of the largest collections of owls in the United Kingdom. Free flying daily displays throughout the ... more
With 100 acres of parkland overlooking the River Tees, a range of permanent attractions and an exciting ... more
This splendid medieval castle, built in the mid 14th century on the site of an earlier fortified manor ... more
The award wining Saltburn Smugglers is set in ancient fishermen's cottages, which skillfully blends costumed ... more
The Railways original purpose was the movement of coal from nearby colleries to ships on the River Tyne. ... more
The Tees Cottage Pumping Station is a Victorian waterworks in Darlington in the North East of England ... more
We operate two deluxe river cruisers the "Teesside Princess" based on the River Tees at Stockton, ... more
Displays of artifacts from ancient Egypt to modern Japan, everything from mummies to textiles and weapons. ... more
The museum is situated in the former home of Timothy Hackworth, "Soho House", or "Soho ... more
The North Yorkshire Moors and coast used to be a major ironstone mining area. At its height the industry ... more