Standing at 75 meters tall, it is the largest sculpture of an angel in the world. The Angel of the…read moreNorth is a very impressive sculpture in Gateshead. You can get to the Angel via bus, the 21 Angel bus service between Brandon and Durham stops here, and also goes via Newcastle city centre and Gateshead Interchange, do be advised it is pretty much in the middle of nowhere and there are no food/drink or even toilet facilities nearby, so do plan ahead. The Angel is such a beautiful structure, it is actually viewed by approximately 33 million people a year, due to people passing on the A1 and East Coast Mainline, but it really is much better up close and in person when physically visiting the statue. The field it is located in is an ideal place for a picnic with a great review, especially when the weather is nice. 4*

His hair is shit but he has a massive huge cock. Honestly he does…read more He likes other things that I don't want to tell you!

Beautiful place, great for any age. Dog friendly. Lots for the children to do. Lovely cafe with…read moregreat food.

This park is still well maintained and beautiful to visit with family. Especially during school…read moreholidays. Its ideal place to wear out the kids for the day. Take sandwiches, crisps and pop! Then a few games (google them) 'hidey', 'tag'. 'Chuck stones' Do you remember 'kick the tin'! Hours of fun and running about but also keeping close enough not to worry. It can be made into a really rememberable day with a little thought and dry weather ;)... enjoy your day

This is a fantastic park and one of my favourite spots in Newcastle-also the oldest green space in…read morethe city! The main attraction is definitely the beautiful and secluded lake that provides a lovely walk and ample benches for soaking up the sunshine. This also proves popular with runners and fisherman! Great for wildlife but be careful of the birds as they can be overly protective when they have chicks. If you're looking for a tranquil haven away from the city centre then this is perfect. Multiple green spaces for lounging around or having a barbecue as well as having tennis courts,a basketball court and a bowling green. It is usually the venue of choice for certain summer events too like gay pride and the Newcastle green festival.

Wonderful park! When I first saw this place, I was amazed right away!…read more If you want peaceful, there are areas for that. This is where I always stay every time I wish to unwind. This park is very popular for runners. There are four tennis courts and a basketball court. There is a playground for children as well, which makes it popular for families. The best feature of this park is the pond.

Gibside Estate, near Rowlands Gill in Tyne and Wear is the ancestral estate of the Bowes-Lyon…read morefamily. (The Queen Mother was born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.) The estate chapel and grand walk have been owned bythe National Trust since the 1960s and they acquired some more of the grounds in the 1990s. It's a stunning place with beautiful grounds and lots of wildlife and woodland and riverside walks. My attitude towards Gibside is coloured somewhat by having gotten lost there a few years back following a badly signposted trail - it's a fantastic place but I don't stray too far! Gibside Chapel can host Anglican weddings and on those days the chapel is closed to public access. It is a truly stunning venue for a wedding. Facilities at the estate include a tea room, free car parking, gift shop with regional products and baby changing facilities.

This is my favourite place for a walk at any time of year, although take boots or wellies in winter…read more- even the car park is incredibly muddy! They also have farmers markets every month over the summer (on Saturdays) and these offer product grown there and on other local National Trust properties and NE businesses. Very friendly service, usually some music and you don't have to pay to visit the market (same for the tearoom, shop and loos.) They also have Brass in the Park every month, on Sundays, when local brass bands play in front of the chapel. Take a picnic, some easy chairs, the Sunday paper and enjoy!

They offer yearly memberships here but they run from Jan - Jan so if you go along later in the year…read morethey don't offer such good value. A family ticket for the year works out very good value though. The indoor tropical area is a big hit with my children, as are the butterflies flying free in the greenhouse.

Gorgeous place to go and see. would recommend. £4 each to…read moreget in which is very reasonable. If your a Durham University student you get in for free. We went when it was winter so the plants were dying off but still nice to walk around, a big walking area which was refreshing on a cold day but I expect would be better on a hot day. They have a big greenhouse with interesting plants and when you move through you will see insects and other plants. They have a little cafe as well if you want drinks or snacks, we didnt go in though so couldnt tell you how much it was. Free car park outside. They have a gift shop where you can buy some interesting things, a bit pricey though.

Lovely little park service the people of Dunston. Ideally situated 5 mins from the MetroCentre, you…read morecould stop here for a bit of fresh air too. It has separate play areas for tots and older children, a bowling green, a large football field and skate park. Pop in at the right time of year, and pick fresh apricots from the random apricot tree behind the skate park too! It is kept nice and clean by the local council and not too many dog poos to contend with.

The Derwent Walk stretches from Swalwell to Consett alongside the river Derwent. It follows the old…read morerailway line and crosses many oints of natural beauty. Much of the walk is wheelchair and pushchair friendly and many car parks along the route mean you can explore short sections or also follow the entire route. The Red Kites can also be viewed along the Rowlands Gill and Winlaton Mill sections of the walk. Hollinside Manor, Nine arches viaduct and Rowlands Gill park are all good places to take lovely pictures or stop for a picnic. Bicylces and dogs are also welcomed on most of the walk.

Went for a stroll around Heaton Park yesterday as it's just on the doorstep of the butterfly…read morecabinet (one of my favourite places for breakfast)! Heaton park is a lovely green space that extends towards Jesmond so you can walk through to the Dene. It offers a children's play area,several different walking paths or routes and even has a restaurant on its pavilion called Sambucas. Surprisingly tranquil given its proximity to a main road and a nice escape from the hustle of Heaton or Chillingham Road. Sadly they haven't looked after the bowling green which is now overgrown and patchy. Even if not restored this space is central to the park and could do with a bit of love.

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.