The North East attractions

As Great Britain’s largest, most complex and most visited open air museum, Beamish submerges visitors in information and features of deep historical, ethnical and cultural significance of North East attractions inEngland. You will find yourself in the middle of meticulous and vivid reproductions of past ways of life, in their every aspect. Housing items of great value, it promises a unique, both educational and entertaining experience for all adults and children, and as a bonus, tickets are valid for the whole year.

This North East attraction is impressively comprehensive and the museum brings you face to face with a Tyrannosaurus Rex, genuine Egyptian mummies and many items from ancient civilisations, reversing time and taking you on a fascinating journey through history. Among other things, you can see outstanding exhibitions of the flora and fauna in their whole diversity and collections of items such as coins, paintings and other art forms, including antique ones. The miniature version of Hadrian ’s Wall is one of the museum’s most popular attractions.

The magnificent steel angel Anthony Gormley designed, which took four years to complete (it was built between 1994 and 1998) and weighs no less than 200 tons, is situated in Gateshed and overlooks the landscapes from an imposing altitude. It is now seen as a landmark for the whole region and has become of interest to passing tourists, and also jovially referred to as the “Gateshed Flasher” by the local population, due to the easily made analogy.

Built by Roman emperor Hadrian during Roman occupation of England, in order to keep the Scots out of the Romanised territory, this wall has become the official geographical delimitation between Scotland and England, although not a border per say. Hadrian’s Wall Path is now a recognised National Path and welcomes many visitors seeking a taste of history. The remainders of the wall themselves are modest in size, yet proudly stand as a vestige of a by-gone era.

Chillingham Castle is one of the North East attractions nowadays referred to as the most haunted castle across the whole of Great Britain, having occupied a key position in the northernmost part of England and having witnessed many gory battles. The castle was the setting of numerous acts of bravery, yet just as many unchristian and inhumane murders and uses of torture, releasing an unsettling energy in its dungeon and torture chamber. Many apparition sightings have been reported throughout the years.

This area, referred to as the Quayside, is an extremely lively square mile in Newcastle, packed full of pubs, nightclubs and restaurants of all kinds. From traditional English pubs to award-winning vegetarian restaurants, and from cinemas to energetic nightclubs, some even with exotic dancers, the possibilities are limitless. Restaurants range from traditional to Indian, French, Chinese and even Mongolian menus. In terms of accommodation there is plenty choice as well, and prices differ, to suit anyone’s level of affordability.

Deemed symbolic for the North East of England, Durham Cathedral is an architecturally splendid Norman building, of an imposing size, impressive age and enjoying great popularity all over the country. It is recognized in Europe for its historical and architectural value. Its construction began in 1093 and took no less than 40 years to complete, its interior and exterior being adorned with painstaking details. The cathedral is mainly associated with St Cuthbert and comprises a shrine dedicated to him.