Hint: Great People, Beautiful Scenery, History. The people. Each region of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has their own distinct personality. With that personality may come an assumption on the friendliness of its inhabitants. Londoners have the image of being brusque and unapproachable, but when placed in the context of the fast-paced, city environment … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit the North East
https://youtu.be/nIegDUCfPJM Here in the North East we have some of the best historical, natural and coastal views in all of England. The video above features highlights from places like Jesmond Dene, Alnwick Castle and Garden, and Belsay Hall. Take a tour around the website to find out what you could do on your North East Tour. … Continue reading Highlight reel
Descend below to Victoria Tunnel to find out its history as a Victorian coal mine and as a WW2 air raid shelter! https://youtu.be/JknnK6v3oSE Short audio clip on Victoria Tunnel northeasttour Victoria Tunnel as a Coal Mine The tunnel was originally built as a wagonway for transporting coal from Spital Tongues Colliery to the River Tyne. … Continue reading Better Damp than Dead
https://soundcloud.com/cedarfive/air-raid-siren-sound-effect Click play before reading! Credit: CedarFive Located a short distance from York city centre, nested in an unassuming cul-de-sac is one of York’s stranger historical attractions. Hidden away, York’s Cold War bunker is hard to find unless searching for it. The most modern of English Heritage’s sites, the bunker was in active use for … Continue reading Time to leave your families
Lighting. The lighting in a photo can make or break it. You need to find a spot with the right amount a light, so your subject is not overexposed. A few fundamental tips are to never take a photo directly facing the sun (unless that is the purpose of your photo) or to place your subject … Continue reading How to Take Great Location Shots
Keep Hydrated. During road trips it is essential to keep well hydrated to avoid any unnecessary side effects. Keeping hydrated combats fatigue, headaches, and keeps you in general wellness. Just because you’re on a road trip doesn’t mean you need to suffer. Water is also necessary considering how stuffy cars may get, especially in the … Continue reading Road Trip Survival Tips
Apologies for the pop reference! Richmond castle is one North Yorkshire’s best attractions because of its rich WW1 history and stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. Originally built as a way to keep the North of England under Norman rule, the castle would later be a key player in WW1’s handling of Conscientious Objectors (COs). … Continue reading Castle on the Hill
Yes, another castle! View of Barnard Castle from the Weir If you have scanned through this website you will have noticed how many castles there are in the North East of England. You may have also noticed how each castle is different and uniquely positioned. Belsay Castle is remotely located in the small town of … Continue reading Another Castle?!
This street is certainly not a shamble! northeasttour old image credit: visitthepast.co.uk An exceedingly popular tourist destination in York in The Shambles. With the way people talk about the location you may be under the misconception that The Shambles is a tourist attraction or maybe even a pub, but it is just a street. Yes, … Continue reading York Shambles
Wilderness in the city! northeasttour The Park Jesmond Dene Park is situated in Jesmond just north of Newcastle. With pay and display nearby you can walk about a mile from Armstrong Bridge up to Jesmond Dene Falls. The walk is beautiful with overgrown wildlife and a continuous stream of water – this place really removes … Continue reading Urban Jungle
The second part of the series is here! Food Honestly, Newcastle is not about the food. It has the usual mainstream franchises to eat but compared to York’s clear food identity it feels lacking. Now, if this was about drinking it would be different. Newcastle’s drinking culture and nightlife is not to be missed if … Continue reading Battle of the Cities: Newcastle
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