Blanchland Abbey was founded as a priory in 1165 by Walter de Bolbec II, and became an abbey in the late 13th century. The.....
Gibside is famous for the sedate historic estate set at the heart of the outstandingly beautiful Derwent Valley. The estate was.....
The National Trust's smallest property, this is the birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer, George Stephenson...
Hexham Abbey is a refoundation of a church which stood on this spot in the year 675, it survived until 821, later the town was.....
Beamish Museum lies in a basin of stunning countryside covering over three hundred acres. This is no ordinary museum, but an.....
This lovely scenic valley lies between the town of Bishop Auckland, seat of princes of the church and the charming market town of.....
Britain's largest sculpture, The Angel of the North weighs in at 208 tonnes and stands 20 metres high. It was based on artist.....
Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the.....
The magnificent cathedral church of St. Nicholas has stood at the heart of Newcastle for many centuries. Its superb lantern.....
Hampsterley Forest encompasses over five thousand acres, it is a combination of parkland and forest, giving access to some of the.....