Visit - North East
From the epic Hadrian’s Wall and coastal castles to spiritual priories, grand gardens and hidden gems, English Heritage in the North East of England offers a whole range of places for a great day out.
Highlights from the North East
Discover the epic Hadrian's wall, coastal castles and spiritual priories in the North East of England. Opening times vary.
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Hadrian's Wall
Discover the remains of Roman Forts and towns that once kept watch over the Wall.
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, Northumberland
Riverside Roman fort and bath house with period-piece museum
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Corbridge Roman Town, Northumberland
Walk along a Roman high street, and see the famous Corbridge Hoard.
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Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland
Britain’s most complete Roman fort, in a spectacular landscape.
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Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland
A complete monastic church in an enchanting setting
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Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland
Dramatic ruins on the wild Northumberland coast
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Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth
The guardian of the Tyne.
Upcoming events in the north east
We have events for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 15% on your admission.
Discover eventsDays out this Autumn
Autumn’s the perfect time to take a closer look at historic sites, with the colours of trees changing and the sun getting lower in the sky.
Whether you’re looking for autumnal days out, the perfect historical place to visit or beautiful gardens to enjoy a seasonal walk, there’s plenty to discover.
Plus, don't miss our fantastic events for Halloween and Diwali.
Plan your autumn days outHalloween
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out this October half-term.
Join the Great Pumpkin Party as we celebrate the season with family activities and entertainment. There'll be interactive storytelling and spooky games, as well as a themed trail and a seasonal selfie spot around the site.
You can also take part in the daily fancy dress competition and you might just win a prize.
Included with general admission. Book early and save 15%. Members go free.
Find a Halloween event near youPlan your Christmas Days Out
Unwrap history this Christmas and enjoy a magical day out.
Whether you're starting a new tradition or reliving an old favourite, you'll find plenty of seasonal cheer and things to do this Christmas.
Take the kids to meet Father Christmas, enjoy Festive Fun in beautiful historic surroundings and follow the Walking with The Snowman™ Trail.
Find a Christmas event5-star membership. Explore over 400 historic sites
Join today and enjoy unlimited historic days out across over 400 sites for the entire year and with free kids entry, there’s no better time to join and start making new memories all year round.
Plus your support for us as a charity means you're helping to protect heritage sites for generations to come.
Join todayStay in Northumberland
Located within walking distance of Lindisfarne Priory, Coastguard's Cottage overlooks the unspoiled coastline of the Farne Islands and beyond.
As the name suggests, it is one of the island’s original coastguard’s cottages. It has been beauitfully renovated and sleeps up to six people.
Cross the dramatic causeway to reach the tiny island of Lindisfarne, on a journey that will stay in your memory forever.
Book your stay in the Coastgaurd's CottageMore to explore
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A Weekend on Hadrian's Wall
Before you grab your walking boots, find out how to spend two days on the most famous frontier of the mighty Roman Empire.
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A Weekend on the Northumberland Coast
The Northumberland coast is a place to feel close to nature and to the past. Discover the tranquil islands, wide beaches, marshes and saltflats, coves and cliffs, fishing villages and fortresses of this beautiful coastline.
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Walks Near Hadrian's Wall
There is some fantastic walking in Hadrian's Wall country. Find out a bit more about the trails near Housesteads, Chesters, Corbridge and Birdoswald.