Cottages in North East England

One of the best things you can do on these Northeast holidays is to discover all the charms that its fantastic cities have for you, especially if you love museums and art galleries. One of the cities where you can start the tour is undoubtedly the capital city of Newcastle, a place with much to see and do. Known as the University City, it is located on the banks of the River Tyne, it is considered a centre of shipbuilding. However, its greatest attraction is the number of important museums that you can visit. One of the must-sees is the magnificent Baltic Centre contemporary art gallery, where you will find a large building with a variety of exhibitions that includes paintings, sculptures and much more. Enjoy the incredible views of the city from its platform and terrace, where you will also find a wonderful restaurant. Other museums you can visit include the Discovery Museum, where you'll learn the history of the steam engine, and the Centre for Life, a fantastic science and technology museum.

If you are one of those who loves to explore ancient fortresses and castles, you must pay a visit to the fantastic city of Alnwick in the county of Northumberland, where the castle of the same name is located. Known as the second-largest inhabited castle in the entire United Kingdom. This incredible Norman-style fortress was home to the famous Percy family, the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, since the 13th century. Over the years, a large part of its structure has undergone reforms, especially since the 19th century. On the guided tour, you will be able to discover the state rooms that exhibit valuable family collections such as paintings by artists such as Titian, Veronesa, among others, as well as beautiful porcelain. Additionally, during the tour, you will also discover which areas of the castle were used to film scenes from the saga of the first two films of the young wizard Harry Potter. Lastly, don't miss a stroll through its sprawling 42-acre gardens by famous Belgian architects and landscapers, which include beautiful topiaries and graceful water features such as fountains and waterfalls.

This is, undoubtedly, one of the best perpendicular Gothic architecture buildings in the north with touches of Norman style that you can visit. It was almost completely rebuilt in the 15th century, financed by King Henry IV in 1464. Wandering around, you will be fascinated by its large windows with beautifully coloured stained-glass from the 19th century. On the walls you will see fantastic stones from the 13th century and other magnificent period details inside. Take a walk around and discover its grand gardens with stunning views.

In the Northeast, you'll find beautiful cities, quaint towns, and amazing nature to take in for walks. If you are seeking something more traditional, you should visit the charming county of Durham, where there is a traditional English medieval town just 15 minutes from the city of Newcastle, where you can stroll through its adorable cobblestone streets as if from a story. Reach the highest peak of the city where the spectacular Durham Cathedral is located, with more than 1000 years of history that still maintains its original design without significant renovations with beautiful stained-glass windows and Romanesque style courtyards and wonderful gardens to take walks.

Exactly, in front of the great cathedral of Durham, is located the old castle and current university of the city. The castle is connected to the university by a small hill. This place used to be a strategic point used by William the Conqueror and other monarchs for defense against the Scots. During the tour you will be able to visit the facilities of the university, considered the third oldest in the United Kingdom, founded in 1297. Additionally, you will also be able to visit the rooms of the castle and the great dining room, where some scenes of the Harry Potter saga were filmed, full of coats of arms and portraits of their directors.

Howick Hall, is an old country house where the Earls Grey lived. Its greatest attraction is undoubtedly the impressive and immense garden that was remodelled in the 20th century, giving it a more informal and natural style. Currently, it is considered one of the best gardens to visit in the United Kingdom, especially in spring where wonderful tulips and daffodils stand out. In winter, you cannot miss its fantastic Snowdrop Festival that takes place in February. Finally, do not miss visiting its incredible tearoom with the best views of the garden.

One of the best ways to explore the beauties of Durham is by strolling through its streets that preserve much of England's characteristic medieval style. Enjoy fantastic shops, bookshops, restaurants, and cotton clothing stores from the Durham Country Sheep along the way. On the way to the cathedral you can find a wonderful café highly recommended for its exquisite scones and good service that you cannot miss, the Durham Cafedral.

These impressive ruins are located on the southern side of Embleton Bay. It was built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster in 1331, who was against his brother Edward II. After suffering defeat in 1322, the castle became a defense against the Scots. Follow the coastal path, considered one of the favourite coastal walks in the UK for its outstanding views, perfect for a romantic walk and surprise your partner, so you cannot miss this impressive castle.

This impressive construction began under the orders of Emperor Hadrian, although it is ruined, it still retains an important part of its structure. You can take a tour following the route that covers about 80 miles, where you will find some visitor centres with interesting information about the surroundings and other fortresses. It is one of the best walks you can take in Northeast England, with the best views of nature. Part of this wall was used for the construction of the city of Newcastle.