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
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
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
Food The food options in York are really endless. There is the perfect mix of independent cafés and fast food franchises. On the walk up to York Minister from the train station you will find many places to have a cup of coffee and sweet treat. Move slowly towards the town centre and you will … Continue reading Battle of the Cities: York
Set in the middle of the countryside, this remote abbey is the perfect spot for a family picnic! https://youtu.be/xVIK_VjteWs Founded in 1139 as housing for Augustinian canons, Thornton Abbey is remotely located in North Lincolnshire near the Humber. What remains today is the Abbey, octagonal Chapter House, and the 14thCentury Gatehouse which is one of the … Continue reading Don’t let out the sheep!
It's 3-in-1! https://youtu.be/_rZTrkmoUBI Located in the small village of Belsay, is an English Heritage site which consists of Belsay Hall, the Quarry Gardens, and the medieval castle. All part of the same estate, it is roughly half a mile between the hall and the castle. The castle was originally the main residence for Sir Charles … Continue reading Greek Paradise in Northumberland
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