Bed and Breakfast North East Bed and Breakfast

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North East

- Darlington

- Durham

- Newcastle on Tyne

- Teesside (Middlesbrough)

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Bed and Breakfast Guide North East Area

Experience the charm of North-East England and explore its dynamic counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Teeside and Durham. It boast some of England’s finest countryside where you can discover historic market towns that take you back in time, relax and soak up the beautiful sandy beaches, go fishing in the rivers or streams, enjoy the beauty of the many waterfalls or sample the delights of wildlife-watching.

Outdoor activities are endless and the region offers the widest range of different landscapes that anyone could wish to explore, it’s also filled with places of interest to suit all ages and tastes where you’ll find of great interest, cathedrals, ancient fortifications, imposing medieval castles, exciting theme parks and beautiful landscaped gardens perfect for scenic walks, not forgetting the peaceful byways of Hadrian's Wall Country, ideal for exploring the delightful northern countryside. Staying in bed and breakfast in the North East of England offers, not only great hospitality, but the freedom to explore little fishing villages with romantic riverside walks, or exciting cities with nightclubs, dining, shopping in one of Europe’s largest shopping arcades, picturesque parks and unique museums.

Explore glorious Darlington, located at the heart of the north east of England on the River Skerne, the town is ideally situated as a centre for tourism. Surrounded by magnificent scenery it has a wealth of things to see and do, cycle through picturesque villages with ancient lanes and bridleways, visit traditional rustic pubs with stylish bars and stop off for coffee or drinks at cosy cafés. You’ll also find a wide choice of restaurants offering a variety of foods, shops and the Darlington Raceway. Other interesting sights are the Darlington’s distinguished railway at the Darlington Railway Centre exhibiting the worlds first steam worked public railway. Discover and learn how it all began. Visit the surrounding historic towns and cities such as Durham, few sights are as awesome as the magnificent Cathedral rising above the Wear and its spectacular Castle, the Cathedral and Castle have been described as ‘some of the finest architectural experiences in Europe’ and together a World Heritage Site. Other activities that may be of interest are Go Karting situated north east of Durham City, paintball, fishing and golf.

Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county of rich heritage where the rivers Tyne and Wear are the two main rivers that flow through the county, home to the famous English writer Dame Catherine Cookson who was raised on the cobbled terrace on the banks of the River Tyne near Newcastle-upon-Tyne that formed the backdrop to so many of her stories. Take a Catherine Cookson Country guided tour of the wonderful established trails taking in the sights and scenes from her life and novels. It's also the home of the latest major contemporary art centres, The BALTIC. The Georgian buildings of the City of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and adjacent Gateshead has much to offer from its icon bridges, now joined by the 'blinking eye' bridge, described as one of the best inventions of the twentieth century, not forgetting the glorious and historic stately homes, ancient castles to beautiful gardens and exciting theme parks. See the massive statue, the Angle of the North and for a thoroughly modern experience, discover the exciting world of Retail Therapy and shop ‘til you drop at the renowned huge MetroCentre, Europe’s largest shopping mall at Gateshead, or sample the nightlife and dine and wine at any of the city’s many restaurants or bars. See the Theatre Royal, Quayside and Tyne Bridges, or the notable place of interest the 'Discovery Museum', the region's biggest free museum where you can discover all of Newcastle's historical facts starting from the Roman Era right up until the present day. Eight miles south west of Newcastle upon Tyne is where you’ll find the unique and impressive Beamish Open Air Museum, a huge and fascinatingly detailed living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North between the early 1800s and 1900s. Step on board trams and be transported into the amazing past. Or find out about the natural world as you walk under the sharks at Tynemouth Aquarium and you could also feed the delightful rays. Stroll the pretty seaside resorts and enjoy the summer fairs.

Walks in North East England give you a tantalising glimpse of the many pleasures to be experienced along the rugged coastline, leafy lanes and exhilarating hilltops. The famous Hadrian's Wall, is quite a spectacular sight, the wall built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian around AD 122 stretched from the East to West coast of Britain and has been designated a World Heritage Site since 1987. Hadrian's Wall Country is steeped in history and reveals a wealth of things to see with numerous attractions to visit and is ideal for exploring the beautiful northern countryside, it’s a rich and varied corridor featuring some of Britain's most unforgettable scenery, with two world heritage sites and 30 castles, the history in the region is truly magnificent and diverse. There is always something fascinating to discover in the north of England and the bed and breakfast in the North East area is excellent value for money, and whatever the time of year you decide to travel, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Middlesbrough is an amazing town on the River Tees with its striking Victorian architecture. The Town Hall is Victorian high gothic and offers free festival of ‘Live Music’ putting some of Britain's best young talent on the stage. The festival takes place across a number of venues, including the Town Hall and the Empire. Don’t miss the massive eccentric transporter bridge that straddles the Tees and has now become something of a local landmark. For the more energetic there is The Teesside White Water Course located on the north bank of the River Tees and White Water Rafting where you can enjoy and ride the rapids all year round due to the Tees having a natural tidal course. Enjoy the fast flowing rapids as they take you down the course on an exhilarating and adrenalin fuelled trip! Kayaking and canoeing are also available with coaching and the “4 Seasons” are nationally recognized as being a centre of excellence for all paddle-sport.

Head north to the magnificent Northumberland coast with open beaches and the Northumbrian Heritage Coast boasts over 60 miles of clean, uncrowded, sandy beaches offering wide, sweeping, expanses of sand and a series of ancient forts, and it is along the coast that many of the region’s great attractions can be found. Its turbulent history has left its mark on the landscape, castles, cathedrals and fortifications are there to explore with stately homes and pretty fishing harbours and a wide variety of activities are available ranging from shopping, swimming and dining in fine restaurants to picturesque parks and romantic riverside walks. Further inland is extremely remote and where the North Pennines meet the West Durham Moors where the wild and unspoilt landscapes are one of the last true wildernesses this country has to offer and throughout the region you’ll find historical and imposing castles such as Bamburgh and Alnwick, home of the Duke of Northumberland, with stunning State Rooms which contain fine furniture and paintings by Canaletto, Van Dyck and Titian, the foreboding medieval castle has been a location for many major films, including Harry Potter, Robin Hood and Elizabeth and the scenery is also associated with Catherine Cookson, Britain’s most popular author.

Bamburgh Castle is set on a crag high above the beaches and offering spectacular views towards the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands where St. Aidan presided over the building of the first monastery in 635 A.D, the birthplace of Christianity in Britain in the seventh century. You can discover the artistic and spiritual legacies of the early English Christian saints on Holy Island situated atop of a volcanic mound known as Beblowe Craig, Lindisfarne Castle is one of the most distinct and picturesque features of the Island and can be seen for many miles around. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles it also has a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals. From Berwick upon Tweed to the banks of the Tyne, the beauty and diversity of the counties never ceases to amaze and the walking is a delight with scenic views that are simply breathtaking.

Enjoy the many traditional small British seaside towns, with clean, sandy beaches, plenty of restaurants and public houses and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the well-known landmark of St Mary's lighthouse due to its stunning setting and appearance at the famous town of Whitley Bay, is one of the most painted and photographed icons in the UK. Take a stroll along the picturesque seafront buzzing with cafés, bars and nice restaurants. The nightlife comes alive with its many disco pubs and nightclubs it is one of the region's main attraction providing a party atmosphere where young people travel hundreds of miles to sample the frenetic ambience throughout the year. The surrounding region is also popular with divers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The wetland area is home for large parts of the year to many rare species of birds and the opportunities for a relaxing time and a bit of peace and quiet make this a much sought-after experience. Whether you like hill or coastal walks you won't be disappointed, some of the most spectacular and unspoilt beauty is there to be sampled and enjoyed and the counties provide a wide choice of excellent bed and breakfast in the North East areas with their own special character and charm.

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