What to do and see in North East England, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

January 5, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best top things to do in North East England, United Kingdom including World War One Soldier Sculpture, Low force, Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall, The Angel of the North, Grey Street, Lindisfarne Priory, The Elizabethan Town Walls, National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool, Penshaw Monument, Finchale Priory.
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1. World War One Soldier Sculpture

Seaham England http://www.tworedrubberthings.co.uk/#
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5.0 based on 872 reviews

World War One Soldier Sculpture

Reviewed By BigTribe - Thirsk, United Kingdom

This is a beautiful and moving sculpture in the centre of Seaham. At the moment the area around it is cordoned off due to Covid.

2. Low force

River tees Waterfall, Middleton in Teesdale England
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Low force

Reviewed By derekh74 - Hunstanton, United Kingdom

We’d been to High Force some years ago, so this time we headed to Low Force. We parked at Bowlees Visitor Centre. Parking there is pay and display and the ticket machine issues a ticket on receipt of your donation. There is a suggested donation depending how long you wish to stay. There is a small amount of free parking in a lay by on the road. From the car park you can walk across past the visitor centre and over the road, cross a field and through a small wooded area to see Low Force. You can cross a suspension bridge and walk to High Force, but we didn’t. We returned to the car park and from there found our way to Summerhill Force and Gibson’s Cave. It is a bit of a climb on some quite deep steps but well worth the effort.

3. Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall

Greenhead, Hexham England +44 370 333 1181 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walltown-crags-hadrians-wall/
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4.5 based on 704 reviews

Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall

Built by the Roman Emporer Hadrian in AD 122, the remnants of this ancient wall stretches 73 miles from Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway.

Reviewed By rachelp822 - Grimsby, United Kingdom

A lovely walk along a well preserved section of Hadrians Wall. It is a bit up and down with some steep inclines and some sections with steps up. Gives great views across Northumberland

4. The Angel of the North

Durham Road Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 6AA England +44 191 478 4222 http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/3957/Angel-of-the-North
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4.5 based on 2,139 reviews

The Angel of the North

Reviewed By grandad88 - Clitheroe, United Kingdom

We stopped here with our grandsons. Our elder grandson age 10 had read up information about it before we went and so gave us lots of facts about the statue. The younger one was at first a bit overwhelmed but soon warmed to the statue and enjoyed running around it. It is worth stopping here for a closer look as it is easily accessible just off the A1 with a small car park so if you are travellng up the A1 and want a short break you may as well stop here and stretch your legs

5. Grey Street

Newcastle upon Tyne England http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/things-to-do/grey-street-and-grainger-town-p548671
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4.5 based on 1,202 reviews

Grey Street

Reviewed By NicolaD914 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

There is some fantastic Georgian architecture on Grey Street looking from Grey’s monument down towards the Quayside or the castle. Some of the buildings are really beautiful housing the Theatre Royal, shops banks and offices. There are lots of places to stop and enjoy something to eat or drink and enjoy the view, and lots of shops. Don’t miss the historical and equally stunning Central Arcade.

6. Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Priory Museum Church Lane, TD15 2RX England +44 1289 389200 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lindisfarne-priory/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=lindisfarne%20priory
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4.5 based on 2,521 reviews

Lindisfarne Priory

Please note that due to the tidal causeway opening hours will vary. English Heritage is a Charitable Trust taking care of over 400 historic sites throughout England. Lindisfarne Priory is one of these very precious sites. A substantial site where almost 1400 years ago St. Aidan, brought here by King Oswald, chose Lindisfarne to build his church and bring Christianity to the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria. Follow those years through our museum and exhibition and then walk through St. Mary's churchyard to the dramatic ruins where you can walk in the footsteps of the monks who inhabited this 12C Priory and monastic buildings. Being a member of English Heritage or paying the admission fee makes sure that English Heritage can carry on preserving our ancient sites for generations to come. Last entry to Lindisfarne Priory is 1 hour before closing time. Hours of opening may vary due to the tides. For your own safety please check the tide times carefully.

Reviewed By kenm444

For many years, I viewed Lindisfarne only from a train window and was determined to get there one day, which I eventually did at the end of a long-distance walk called the St Cuthbert's Way. Timing the tides and walking the lengthy causeway before it becomes an island again, add to what is already an atmospheric and spiritual trip. I enjoyed it so much that I went back a few years later to spend more time there and experience its special character and atmosphere. Lindisfarne is steeped in history (not least the Vikings!), religion (not least the St Cuthbert connection) and nature (there are some wonderful nature trails/bird sanctuaries), and provides a great day out for a wide range of interests. There's also a fantastic centuries' old pub with great beer and food. All in all, Lindisfarne provides a memorable holiday experience and anyone who is in that part of the country should make the effort to visit and experience this special place.

7. The Elizabethan Town Walls

Town Walls, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1BN England +44 1670 622155 https://www.visitnorthumberland.com/historic-sites/berwick-elizabethan-town-walls
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4.5 based on 819 reviews

The Elizabethan Town Walls

Reviewed By Ruth5757 - St Helens, United Kingdom

Berwick's Town walls are an outstanding example of their type and are unusual in incorporating lengthy portions of strongly built earthworks. They did their job of keeping out the Scots exceedingly well. They survive in surprisingly good condition and can be walked along for much of their length providing extensive views of the town, the sea and the surrounding Northumbrian countryside,

8. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

Hartlepool Marina Maritime Avenue Jackson Dock, Hartlepool TS24 0XZ England +44 1429 860077 [email protected] http://www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com/home/
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4.5 based on 595 reviews

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

The northern home of the National Museum of the Royal Navy. A fascinating journey through time, set in an authentically-created historic quayside of the 1800s. Experience Fighting Ships, a powerful insight into the tough lives of sailors from around the time of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. Learn how they were press ganged and see what life was like on board HMS Trincomalee, the oldest warship still afloat in the UK and the jewel in the historic quayside of Hartlepool.

Reviewed By Navigate813755 - Hartlepool, United Kingdom

Fantastic day out with family very good educational place to learn the kids about day gone by value for money

9. Penshaw Monument

A 183 Chester Road Parking off roundabout at Herrington Country Park entrance, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7EL England http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penshaw-monument
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4.5 based on 389 reviews

Penshaw Monument

Reviewed By julie1653217 - Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom

Amazing Monument walked up some steel steps to the top and it was well Worth the views up there could see for miles in all directions, read about the history behind it really interesting. Room a walk around a park which you can see below which is also nice to do it's called Herrington park

10. Finchale Priory

Finchale Avenue, Durham DH1 5SH England http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/finchale-priory/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=finchale%20priory
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4.5 based on 259 reviews

Finchale Priory

Remains of 13th century priory set in a bend of the river Wear and managed by English Heritage. The fee is actually a car park EXIT fee.

Reviewed By 589Richard - Egremont, United Kingdom

A beautiful hidden gem. These extensive ruins still show remarkable architectural details! Set in a lovely landscape it ticks a lot of boxes!!!!

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