Newcastle International Airport 40 min
Finchale Priory (29 min.) extensive free-entry ruins of a 13th-century priory originally founded around 1196. National Glass Centre (22 min.) stylish modern centre showcasing contemporary glass with exhibitions demonstrations and classes. Crook Hall And Gardens (20 min.) stone manor house originally built in the 13th century with picturesque english-style gardens. Sunderland Museum Winter Gardens (19 min.) wide-ranging venue including industrial/social history geology glass/pottery art and archaeology. Dairy (15 min) Palace Green (20 min.) cathedral architecture and history Oriental Museum (17 min.) focusing on asian art and culture covering ancient egypt to india china and japan. Adventure Valley (28 min.) kids indoor and outdoor soft play areas plus roller disco crazy golf farm animals and a cafe. Durham Heritage Coast (11 min.) a walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. Wwt Washington (17 min.) wetland safari park otters wildlife and nature Botanic Garden (Closed Until Early 2021) (17 min.) 10-hectare garden with plants from round the world glasshouses outdoor art and a visitor centre. National Museum Of The Royal Navy Hartlepool (15 min.) a preserved tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year plus a charter option. Natural England (8 min.) Burdon Walk (13 min) Tweddle Children S Animal Farm (8 min.) Durham Castle (20 min.) college in an 11th-century castle offering a b&b with 2 plush suites plus seasonal casual rooms. |