With the cost of living rapidly increasing, more and more people are searching for inexpensive ways to have fun this summer. Luckily we’ve got you covered. Here are 7 of the best free activities in the North East of England.
- Durham Cathedral
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a family day out or explore some history, Durham Cathedral is certainly a place worth discovering. The Cathedral is open daily as a working church, a regional heritage icon and exciting day out.
Meet Saint Bede this summer holidays through trails and workshops and enjoy a range of other unique experiences and activities in and around the museum.
- Newcastle’s Quayside
The Quayside is a must visit place for anyone visiting Newcastle Gateshead. Flanking both sides of the River Tyne, Quayside is a brilliant place for scenic strolls, bike rides, sightseeing, an outdoor picnic or a meal at one of the top restaurants or bars.
- Roker & Seaburn Beaches
These very accessible beaches offer everything you could need for a great day out. Take a stroll along the beach and out along the pier to the lighthouse or bring your book and a towel for a relaxing day in the sun.
With a large, convenient carpark right next to the beach alongside a kids play area, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your day at the beach here.
- Jesmond Dene
Jesmond Dene is the jewel in the crown of Newcastle’s parks and green spaces. The Dene is chocked full of historic and natural features along with a range of wildlife, flowers and ancient woodland for the whole family to enjoy.
If you’re travelling by train don’t forget to book your book train tickets in advance though, as this is a very popular tourist destination.
- The Angel of the North
With its prime location, on a panoramic hilltop by the A1, the Angel of the North has become one of the most famous artworks in the Gateshead region over the last twenty years. The Angel is located close to the A1 and so is very easy to reach by both public transport and car.
- The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
This area is among the finest landscape of the country. Stretching 39 miles of coast from Berwick to the Coquet Estuary, this stretch of coastline offers some of the most beautiful and dramatic coastal scenery, featuring isolated islands, rolling dunes and high rocky cliffs.
- The Elizabethan Town Walls
Berwick Elizabethan Town Walls are its most famous piece of architecture and still stand strong today, hundreds of years after they were built. These walls are the only example of bastioned town walls in Britain and one of the best-preserved examples in Europe. When built in 1558 – designed to keep out the marauding Scots – it was the most expensive undertaking of England’s Golden Age.
Many of The Lowry Trail panels are on the Walls – Follow in L.S. Lowry’s footsteps as you explore the town. The ramparts are open all year round and entry is free, of course.
