• Sunderland to South Shields

    Walking from Sunderland to South Shields offers a refreshing coastal journey that combines scenic sea views with an enjoyable sense of progression along the North East shoreline. The route can…

  • Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026

      The popular Durham County Council-run festival will return to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April, for a weekend of sizzling street food, delicious desserts and fun-filled family entertainment.…

  • Durham Castle – Guided Tours

    Overview   Experience over 1000 years of history on a Durham Castle Tour and discover how it functions today as the home of University College. IMPORTANT NOTICES: On Friday 10th…

  • Step into Sunderland’s ancient past

    Overview   A fascinating talk on local archaeology, led by Gary Bankhead from the Department of Archaeology at Durham Step into Sunderland’s ancient past at a fascinating talk on local…

  • The Korean Spoon

    The Korean Spoon is one of Sunderland’s most interesting newer dining spots, bringing authentic Korean flavours into the city centre and offering something refreshingly different from the usual takeaway and…

  • A Fistful of Dollars

    Clint Eastwood is the iconic Man With No Name in Sergio Leone's seminal spaghetti Western, as a gunslinger drifter plays off the warring Baxter and Rojo families against each other…

  • Tynemouth Station Book Fair

    Related: Family activities Book Fair Heritage Books Market Tynemouth Station Tynemouth NE30 4RE Tynemouth Station Book Fair started in 1993 and is a free, lively and friendly event held on…

  • Allard’s Lounge

    Allard's Lounge, situated in the heart of Tynemouth on the bustling Front Street, has become one of the most recognisable hospitality venues along the North East coastline. Combining the atmosphere…