Top Things to do in North East England
Top Hotels in North East England
- 1. Maldron Hotel Newcastle
- 2. Malmaison Newcastle
- 3. Innside Newcastle
- 4. Travelodge Durham
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
- 6. The Beaumont Hexham, Hotel
- 7. Travelodge Newcastle Quayside
- 8. Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel
- 10. Premier Inn Berwick-Upon-Tweed Hotel
Things to do in North East England, England: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in North East England, United Kingdom including Scar Top, Newcastle Castle, Tynemouth Priory & Castle, Durham Castle, Aydon Castle, Belsay Castle, Raby Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, Warkworth Castle & Hermitage.
Restaurants in North East England
1. Scar Top
2. Newcastle Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 870 reviews
Steeped in history this imposing Norman fortress, in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, is a rugged reminder of northern England's turbulent history. This was no baron's stately home. Newcastle Castle is a grim reminder of royal authority where armies gathered and criminals were imprisoned and executed. It is where the story of Newcastle began, the reason the city got its name and has the most commanding views over the city and the River Tyne. Open for the public to explore and enjoy our rich and varied history Newcastle Castle takes the safety of public and staff very seriously. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic we have introduced a number of measures to keep you safe whilst you explore, discover and enjoy.
Reviewed By Keith_Bnufc - England, United Kingdom
Spent about an hour and a half in there last week- interesting, informative, helpful staff and great views from the top. Only complaint was that it isn’t bigger!
3. Tynemouth Priory & Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 570 reviews
Reviewed By WestCountryGreenMan - Worthing, United Kingdom
Tynemouth priory is a lovely, interesting place to visit and definitely worth it if you're in the area. There's some amazing views from the priory too.
4. Durham Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,272 reviews
To ensure the safety and well-being of staff and visitors, Durham University’s museums, galleries and Botanic Garden will remain closed until early 2021. We will be using the closed period to carry out improvements at all our sites. At Durham Castle this will include: • Preparing to launch ‘Heralding Women’, a project celebrating the women of University College and Durham Castle which will run through 2021 • Updating and improving the Tunstall Gallery art displays • Develop new online exhibitions and learning resources for users to engage with from anywhere in the world • Catalogue and digitise more of our collections and share them online via our online database Discover
Reviewed By DJBURTY
We are in Durham for the first time. We spent an hour or so around the Cathedral which is so impressive. We then took a tour of the Castle. Great value for money at £5 each. The tour lasted around an hour and the tour guide Rupert was a fountain of knowledge but also made it interactive with the group. Some first year University students are lucky enough to reside in the castle.
5. Aydon Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By alant545 - Prudhoe, United Kingdom
Set away from the busy roads, Aydon Castle is located in a beautifully quiet spot. Lots of interesting historic remains to see. A really nice picnic area within the walls, is a real sun trap on a nice day.
6. Belsay Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Doddgdodd - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The place is a bit of a hidden gem and the gardens, hall and castle are spectacular. Lovely cafe and the staff are always welcoming
7. Raby Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 842 reviews
Reviewed By CathyGilman - London, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful castle and parkland but what really stands out are the team. From the person in the carpark to the welcome at the castle, this is the warmest welcome weve ever had at a place like this. The castle is stunning, especially the views across the deer park. It has been beautifully preserved and well informed volunteers bring it alive. The gardens are lovely with lots of hidden corners and sun traps, easy to get away from other people. Lots to see and do and when we were there a lovely Halloween trail for children ????
8. Bamburgh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,736 reviews
The King of Castles, a fortification has dominated this site since Anglo-Saxon times when it was the capital of the kingdom of Northumbria. The current structure with Keep, curtain walls, towers and ramparts dates from the 1500's to the Victorian restructuring of Lord Armstrong. There are fourteen rooms open to the public including the spectacular Kings Hall, with over 3000 items of artwork, furniture, china and porcelain. The separate Armstrong and Aviation Artifacts museum gives visitors a glimpse into the creativity and industrial genius of Lord Armstrong, with a look at the aviation legacy created by his company after his death. The cafeteria serves great, fresh food and then a wander around the battlements completes a great day out.
Reviewed By sonyam416 - Ironbridge, United Kingdom
Bamburgh Castle was a wonderful surprise, I knew nothing about it and so was taken aback by its scale and fantastic position- the entry fee is excellent value, great social distance measures and sanitiser stations everywhere, masks required etc - the exhibits are fascinating, the Armstrong museum a real bonus for us - an all round great place to visit, and add in the beach and the village near by and it’s a great full day out.
9. Dunstanburgh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,403 reviews
Reviewed By hms02 - Kent, United Kingdom
We parked in Craster pay and display car park and walked a mile and a bit along the coastal path. Greeted by the loveliest English Heritage lady who waved and greeted us and made us feel very welcome and also told us some interesting history about the castle. The castle ruins are beautiful and we saw ravens, which were nesting, a sparrow hawk and lots of sheep!! Would recommend the walk and location it was stunning especially in the sunshine.
10. Warkworth Castle & Hermitage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,207 reviews
Reviewed By ndw78 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Love this castle. We spent a couple of hours inside taking in the sights and having a picnic. There’s a one way system in the main building but it meant you got to see every part of it. Amazing how clever they were with the buildings We then took a walk down to the hermitage and although you can’t go over to see it at the minute it was a lovely walk down to the river and next time we’re back we’ll take the tour as a unique experience As always with English Heritage the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, making everyone’s visit a fantastic experience
