Adrenaline junkies, listen up! Here are 3 things to do in and around Newcastle that’ll bring out your sense of adventure
From taking to the skies at Europe’s largest flight simulator to riding some waves in the North Sea, here are the activities that’ll give you a day to remember.

11 creative workshops and craft courses at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle, this summer
From throwing clay at the potter’s wheel to carving your own linoprint and crafting with other sewing señoritas, spark your creative flair with The Biscuit Factory’s programme of adult craft courses.


The Forum Music Centre
Venue for new bands, a music education centre and recording facilities, plus comedy and film clubs.

HWKRMRKT
Container settlement hosting fantastic street food and delicious drinks every Friday to Sunday at By The River Brew Co.

Eden Flight Training
A range of flight training courses, from pleasure flights to full pilot qualifications with our experienced flight instructors.

Jam Jar Cinema
Jam Jar Cinema & Lounge Bar shows the best of Indy, British and Hollywood releases in their luxurious screening room.

Darlington Market
A local market offering a range of local, good quality, good value produce and items.

Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Museum
Head of Steam is a railway museum located on the 1825 route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which was the world's first steam-powered passenger railway.
23 music festivals in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough and Northumberland you should book tickets for now
This Is Tomorrow may be cancelled, but there are still plenty of music festivals going ahead in the North East this summer – with some of the best line ups in the country.


Create and Paint
A creative studio, gift shop and café located in Darlington's bustling town centre.

Croft Circuit
Motor racing circuit offering driving experiences. Choose by make of car, price and experience type.

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists.

Locomotion
Railway museum in Shildon, where you can have a fun family day out in the birthplace of the railways.

Sage Gateshead
A concert venue and centre for musical education.

Theatre Hullabaloo
A pioneering organisation that's all about making, touring & promoting theatre for young audiences, aged 0 – 16 years old.

Thornton Hall Gardens
A working farm that has three walled gardens that opens for the public only a few days each year.

Riley’s Fish Shack
A fish bar and grill based on King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth, serving local, seasonal fish and seafood.

Victoria Tunnel Tours
Take a tour through the Victoria Tunnel; a preserved 19th-century waggonway under Newcastle, stretching from the Town Moor to the Tyne river.

Corbridge Roman Town
Preserved ruins of a Roman garrison located on Hadrian's wall, plus a museum of excavated artefacts.

Barter Books
A rambling, quirky secondhand bookstore, with open fires, armchairs, model trains and a simple café.

Alphabetti Theatre
A small independent theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Alnwick Garden
The brainchild of The Duchess of Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden is a multi-award winning visitor attraction.

The Escape Key
Step into the past in these premium quality handcrafted escape rooms based on Newcastle's rich history.

The Aviary Gallery
“By art lovers, for art lovers”.

Gallagher & Turner
Gallagher & Turner is a modern & contemporary art gallery and specialist picture framer based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

The Georgian Theatre
Stockton-on-Tees' longest running music venue, playing host to touring bands as well as continuing to nurture the abundance of local talent in Teesside.

Bailiffgate Museum
A community-run museum and gallery dedicated to the history of Alnwick and its surrounding area.

Alnwick Castle
The iconic Alnwick Castle is a Northumberland filming location for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and more.
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