Want to go travel further afield than Newcastle? Here's our guide to day trips from Newcastle.
If you’ve already been before, you’ll know just how great of a city Newcastle really is. Hopefully, if you are reading this article, you have come back for another short break in Newcastle. Perhaps this time you are wanting to explore things a little bit further afield.
Make sure you see all that the North East has to offer you, and more, with our list of Day trips further afield from Newcastle.
Seahouses
Located up the Northumberland coast, Seahouses is a truly charming fishing town. Go up there and find all the traditional seaside activities, as well as some others you might not expect to find. Fish and chips from Lewis’s are a must, as well as ice creams from Coxons. Seahouses is also the starting point for boat tours around the Farne Islands.
Hadrian’s Wall
Located about an hour’s drive north of Newcastle lies the impressive Hadrian’s Wall, built in Roman times as the historic boundary between England and Scotland. There are many tours that visit this historic former border. Whilst you’re there, make sure you visit the truly stunning Sycamore Gap, the Instagram-worthy scene that’s been hundreds of years in the making.
Barnard Castle
Down in County Durham lies the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle. This truly charming town is full of quirky independent retailers and restaurants. Barnard Castle is the gateway to the beautiful Teesdale countryside. Be sure to visit the beautiful Bowes Museum, modelled after a French chateau. Here, you’ll see the silver swan, an 18th Century sterling silver automaton, the only one left in the world.
Bamburgh Castle
If you decide to stay in Seahouses, be sure to walk or drive a couple of miles up the road to Bamburgh Castle. This breathtaking castle dates from c.420 and is one of the most impressive castles in Northumberland today. Be sure to explore the surrounding village, as well as the beach, to admire one of the most famous views in the UK.
Kielder Reservoir and Park
If you’re looking to escape to the country, Kielder Reservoir and country park is the one for you. There’s so much to do in the outdoors around Kielder Water, Europe’s largest artificial lake, holding 200,000 million litres. The Park also plays host to one of the best observatories in Europe, too. Perfect for all you stargazers out there!
These are some ideas for day trips from Newcastle
Now you have some ideas for day trips from Newcastle, you can go out and explore.
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