North East Attractions

Newcastle Attractions

Newcastle attractions include all manner of things to do in Newcastle, including an amazing nightlife in the city. Newcastle nightclubs include Baha, Loft Luxe and Tiger Tiger, as well as the king of gay Newcastle night clubs, Powerhouse!

As well as the endless stream of Newcastle bars and clubs you can also experience quieter evenings out at cinemas in Newcastle. As well as the latest Hollywood blockbuster, you can find art house and experimental films playing at Newcastle cinemas as well as classics from years gone by.

If you’re in the city on a nice sunny day – and you’ve brought your clubs! – you can find a Newcastle golf club where you can enjoy 18 holes at one of the city’s beautiful courses. Newcastle United Golf Club is located just outside the city centre and offers a restaurants and corporate facilities.

If you’re feeling more active you can really dive in at the deep end – unless the signs say otherwise! – with a trip to one of the fantastic swimming pools in Newcastle. The Elswick Pool is fitted with a sauna and steam room amongst other brilliant facilities. Alternatively there is the Gosforth Pool which offers women’s only sessions and over 50s swimming.

Northumberland Castles

Northumberland castles offer a great insight into the history of the area. There are more castles in Northumberland than any other county in the UK – largely to keep out the marauding Scots who, historically, had a nasty habit of invading England, leading to many battles in what is now the Northumberland countryside!

If you like Castles Northumberland will appeal to you. Alnwick Castle is just one of the places you’ll want to head to, with its extensive and beautiful gardens and the family appeal created by the use of the castle for the filming of several of the Harry Potter films!

Visiting castles in the area remains one of the most popular things to do in Northumberland. Other impressive castles in Northumberland include Berwick-Upon-Tweed Castle with its adjoining walls which envelop the whole town, and Chipchase Castle in Wark which features striking Jacobean architecture and a 14th Century pele tower.

Durham Attractions

Durham attractions offer a wide range of vastly different ways to spend your day in the city. From swimming to golf Durham has plenty to offer the keen sportsman, while the history buff will be impressed with the culturally significant buildings and landmarks that can be seen on one of the great Durham tours.

Durham swimming pools cater for the seasoned athlete as well as casual swimmers and families. The Abbey Leisure Centre has its own pool, as do many other leisure centres in and around Durham. For a round of golf, visit Mount Oswald Manor golf course in the centre of Durham, which also offers facilities for weddings, conferences and all manner of other events.

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