The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas (aka Santa) is one of Newcastle's more interesting…read morearchitectural attractions, though it must be said that it is much smaller and more modest than e.g. York Minster, Ely Cathedral or Gloucester Cathedral. Most of the building hails from the 19th century, although the church itself goes back to medieval times. The style is very familiar for anybody who is even remotely interested in the architectural fashions of Victorian times. The church organ is very impressive, as is the intricately carved marble pulpit. The cathedral has a wooden roof. The elaborately designed stained windows are also worth a look. Expect to spend about 30-40 minutes at this place, i.e. if you're not there for prayer or a musical or church event. You can take non-flash photos freely. Entry is also free. See my pictures for further reference.

The cathedral is dedicated to st nicholas a man who used his inheritance to help the poor. He went…read moreon to be known as st nick and santa. The catherdral has been in Newcastle since the 12 century as a church but was made a catherdral in the 1800s. It is a very beautiful place to visit. Look out for the bust of Lord Collingwood he was married at the cathedral. There is a giant organ and a decorated font There is a portion of medival glass to look out for The catherdral gives off an air of wellbeing and is a great place to pop into to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre There is small shop and a cafe which are open from 10 until 2.30

Superb and overlooked abbey off the beaten path for 99.9999999% of American touroids (which is…read morerecommendation enough). Seriously.....this is a gorgeous place with lovely carvings, misericords, screens, font etc. The Verger was so helpful as were the volunteers. Well worth a diversion off the regular tourist track.

This is a lovely abbey, surprisingly large for the small town of Hexham. It includes a 7th-century…read moreAnglo-Saxon crypt which you can go into at certain times of the day (we went at 3:30). Inside you can see Roman carvings. A friendly volunteer told us the history of the crypt and of the abbey church. There are some lovely medieval carvings throughout the church, which is definitely worth exploring. Entry is free although donations are welcomed.

A beautiful little-known jewel in Durham centre. The church has a long history (an illustrated…read moreguide is available) and is frequented by a small but committed and welcoming congregation. Services are high C of E/Anglo Catholic in flavour, and there is a church centre across the road at Antioch House. This is well used by various community groups as well as being a post-service meeting point.

This is an extremely popular Roman Catholic church serving North Gosforth, Wideopen and Hazlerigg…read morecommunities. On a Sunday morning, you will find it very difficult to get a parking space here, although the church itself has a car park and there is local on street parking. The church, in general, has a better atmosphere than St Charles' catholic church in the centre of Gosforth, although it has deteriorated slightly since the death of the late priest, who was much loved in the community. The church still has a good social scene though with a choir and a theatre group who do yearly pantomimes. There are often organised activities for the parish community including walks and other social events. the church itself is particularly attractive inside and is a popular venue for weddings. Children are catered for with a monthly children's mass.

Middle-of-the-road C of E church-very welcoming and lively with strong youth and children's…read moreministry. The church building was recently refurbished, and occupies grounds including a scout hut. St John's is involved in the LoL youth ministry and shares a rector with St Margaret of Antioch-the two churches have services together on occasions such as Palm Sundy (where there is a procession from St John's to St Margaret's)

Very old and still in use…read more The church has regular events taking place and has a large grassy area. The church even has a car park.

There is also a lovely cafe with home cooked meals at the back of the church called Bedes…read moreBakehouse. There is disabled access and also disabled toilet facilties.

While Durham isn't on the tourist radar for most, the Durham Cathedral is most definitely worth a…read moredetour for those visiting northern England. The cathedral and castle sit perched atop the city along the river. We took the somewhat steep riverside route up to the cathedral, and while it was quite a bit of a hike, the views along the river were fabulous. After exiting, we went via the city streets, which was also a treat as we were able to admire the unique city architecture and cobblestone streets. The cathedral is alongside the university campus, with the adjacent castle being part of the school. There is no fee to visit the cathedral, but there is a suggested donation, with optional paid tours. There's also a gift shop and a place to grab food (architecture is amazing here). Durham Cathedral was used for filming scenes for Harry Potter movies and Avengers Endgame. The cloisters and main cathedral chambers are very picturesque. I'd recommend a visit to the city of Durham and its cathedral if you find yourself looking for things to do in Northern England.

We visited Durham Cathedral in September 2024 on our way from York up to Bamburgh. I had wanted to…read moreexplore Durham as it is another ancient city with Saxon, Viking and Norman history. We chose not to visit the castle, due to time, but that gave us more time at the Cathedral. It was well worth it. We took the self-guided audio tour and it was excellent. It was a relatively busy day - all the new students were moving in - but it didn't feel too crowded. There are many interesting points of interest inside this magnificent building, of course St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bead are the hilights for me. There are lots of beautiful stained glass windows, of course the stunning rose window. There is a great looking cafe, but we did not have time to stop and eat. It looks like a great option for refreshments after a few hours on your feet. We parked at the Riverwalk Mall parking lot and walked over the Framwelgate Bridge to Market Square. Its a short but moderately steep walk up the top of the hill where the castle and cathedral are. Well worth exploring.

What a beautiful church right in the towns market place, beside the town hall.read more