North East

Visit - North East

From the epic Hadrian’s Wall and coastal castles to spiritual priories, grand gardens and hidden gems, English Heritage in the North East of England offers a whole range of places for a great day out.

Belsay Hall and Gardens

An architectural masterpiece

Lindisfarne Priory

Remote, peaceful and beautiful

Warkworth Castle

A magnificent fortress

Upcoming Events

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Join us this Easter

Make your own history with us this Easter. Join in with The Big Brick Build, take part in a rewarding adventure quest, or just enjoy a great-value family day out.

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History never looked so good

Spring is in full swing, and history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular springtime adventure.

With two bank holidays and May half-term coming up, start planning now to make the most of the extra days away from the everyday.

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Become a member today from £44 a year and enjoy a host of benefits including free entry for you and up to six kids.

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Your Places Appeal

Over 300 of our treasured sites are free to enter. They're open to everybody, no matter their means. But free to enter doesn't mean free to maintain. It costs over £4.2 million a year to care for these special places - and that's why we need your help. 

Please donate to our appeal today to help protect them for tomorrow.

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More to explore

  • A Weekend on Hadrian's Wall

    Before you grab your walking boots, find out how to spend two days on the most famous frontier of the mighty Roman Empire. 

  • A Weekend on the Northumberland Coast

    The Northumberland coast is a place to feel close to nature and to the past. Discover the tranquil islands, wide beaches, marshes and saltflats, coves and cliffs, fishing villages and fortresses of this beautiful coastline.

  • Walks Near Hadrian's Wall

    There is some fantastic walking in Hadrian's Wall country. Find out a bit more about the trails near Housesteads, Chesters, Corbridge and Birdoswald.