There is a rich heritage in the South West of the North East, with Historic Bishop Auckland and neighbouring World Cup winners West Auckland

Holy Island is linked to the mainland by a high tide covered causeway where many a tourist has been stranded. A symbol of unity and possibly the holiest site of Anglo-Saxon England, Lindisfarne was founded by St. Aidan, an Irish monk, who came from Iona, the centre of Christianity in Scotland.

Barnard Castle with it's ruined medieval castle built in 1095 by the de Balliol family towers over the river close to Teesdales market town which hosts the Bowes Museum with it's renowned art collection.

As a historic reminder of Teesside's more industrial times the iconic Transporter Bridge is still very active ferrying cars and passengers across the Tees

Once the centre of the North East Steel industry in an area built on the success of the lead mining in Upper Weardale, North West Durham is an area rich in history and defined by it's hill farming and tourism.

Newcastle Quayside the throbbing heart of the friendliest most welcoming city in the UK with restaurants and night life second to none

The Pennine western border of the North East is a beautiful open landscape, treasured by it's inhabitants that leaves walkers in awe of the area. The iconic High Force is a must see jewel in this landscape.

Now thought by many as THE icon of the North East the Angel of the North towers over the gateway motorway to Newcastle and beyond.