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Enjoy an in-depth exploration of Northumberland’s UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall with a passionate guide and a small group on this half-day tour. Learn the history and background, and hear stories from both the Roman and native sides as you walk along the Cawfields stretch of the wall and explore the Vindolanda Roman Museum.

Go deeper into Newcastle’s rich history than on many other tours when you join this guided walk—although you’ll still stroll less than 2.5 miles (4 kilometers). Learn about the city’s history from the Iron Age to the present, alongside colorful characters such as Bessie Surtees. See bridges, monuments, religious buildings, a historic market, the old town wall and, of course, the castle, with plenty of photo opps too.

Follow in the footsteps of "Vera" without the hassle of planning routes or finding remote filming locations on this guided Northumbria tour. Visit scenic coastal spots such as Amble, Alnmouth, Bamburgh, and Warkworth, along with a stop at Hadrian’s Wall, while your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories and local trivia. It’s an easy, immersive way for fans of the TV show to explore multiple settings in just one day.

We walk in the footsteps of saints and historians. A gentle route that includes views of Holy Island. The woodland we pass through is the home to Red Squirrels and you will hear about their conservation. After passing through woods we encounter farmland before joining St Cuthbert’s Way which takes us to the cave. Views to the Cheviot Hills reveal the beauty of Northumberland and your guide will tell tales of legend, and Anglo-Saxon history.

From local produce to Asian and Caribbean influences, Newcastle’s food extends far beyond chips and gravy. Discover it on this guided small–group walking tour. Shop local specialties in Fenwick Food Hall; meet an artisan at Central Arcade; taste Grainger Market favorites; nibble on wings and hot sauces in notorious Bigg Market; try sweet treats and a cup of local tea; and wrap up with local beers in a historic pub.

Let us help you escape the glow and glare of city lights. We chose Northumberland for its dark skies and wide-open views where you’ll see deeper into our universe than you ever thought possible. Experience some of England’s darkest skies on this extraordinary tour experience taking you deep into Northumberland’s Hadrian’s Wall country. Your transport awaits right in the centre of Newcastle to teleport you into the wilds of Northumberland National Park. Your journey begins right in Newcastle with mini coach pick up from Maldron Hotel and heading out into England’s most tranquil county – Northumberland! Our on-site astronomer will ensure you enjoy a memorable evening on-site within Northumberland National Park!

If you’re a fan of the hit TV series Vera, no visit to Newcastle would be complete without a tour of the series’ filming locations. Follow in the footsteps of detective Stanhope on a tour that transports you between locations in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields, and Whitley Bay in a hassle-free coach.

Exploring Northumberland’s Hadrian’s Wall without a guide risks you missing out on the UNESCO-listed site’s hidden details and role in the region’s history. Delve deeper into the wall’s purpose and past, and view the surrounding Northumberland National Park on this guided walk, all with a historically costumed guide who’ll share facts, secrets, and stories that many visitors never get to hear.

Immerse in one of the Roman Empire’s last frontiers when you join this fascinating walking tour led by a “Roman” guide, along the Cawfields stretch of the Roman wall. Learn about the rise and fall of this UNESCO World Heritage–listed engineering wonder, why Northumberland has so many castles, and soak up glorious views of moorland, coastline and medieval villages. Numbers are capped at just 12 for an intimate and memorable experience.

In this Private Tour we will visit one of the greatest & largest museums in the world. With over 300,000 objects set out in 350 acres of beautiful countryside, it is a museum with no equal. Beamish isn't just any museum, it is a living museum. A working town filled with buildings and items saved from destruction & rebuilt here. Beamish is full of people in character performing jobs & activities from the North East of England over the last 200 years. This full day tour allows us to explore almost everywhere. Ride authentic trams and omnibuses. See what schools & houses were like through different periods. See how life was on a farm or in a coalmine. Explore the real streets and seeing working old printing presses in newspaper offices, buy scones and cakes from the old bakery or try some delicious sweets... not too many as you might not want to try the 1900s dentist! I will pick you up at the station or in Newcastle for a 20 minute drive & return you at the end of the day,

Newcastle Uon Tyne is famous around the world for amongst other things, it's great pubs, nightlife and friendly Geordie locals. In fact Newcastle has been voted as having the second best night life and in the rolled behind Rio.... and we're pretty sure they don't have our fantastic pubs! This tour isn't just a pub tour but a history tour also as we explore some of the most beautiful streets in Britain and some back lanes too and learn the incredible history whilst see some of the best sights in Britain including the castle, cathedral and much more. Visit 5 of the best pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Each pub with a special and unique history on this private guided tour with drinks included in each pub! This tour is also very popular for visitors stopping off for a day on a British or European cruise.

Opt for a sightseeing tour of Newcastle with a difference on a silent disco tour that leads you through the city streets wearing hi-tech headsets that blast pop music. A large group adds atmosphere as you boogie past attractions such as Grainger Market and Eldon Leisure Centre.

Newcastle Upon Tyne is originally, a Roman city which later featured heavily in wars with Scotland. Its many fine buildings largely a legacy of the Industrial Revolution and its famed coal and shipbuilding industries which brought wealth and invention. Known around its world for its beer and bridges amongst other things, Newcastle is a city like no other and we will get to see both the most amazing urban train view in Britain as well as a street voted Britains most beautiful (not Edinburgh or Bath)! See the famous quayside and markets, get a taste of the friendliest city in Britain and voted the second most partying city in the world after Rio (take that London, Las Vegas and Monaco). See the castle, visit the cathedrals, the markets, experience the culture. We will surely find a great place to eat or drink in this city with a well renowned reputation for for its pubs before we return back to London. If time allows we can customise this tour and visit The Angel of the North.

Get the ideal insider’s introduction to history-packed Newcastle on this half-day walking tour of the bustling northeastern city. Learn about the city’s early history and enjoy guided interior visits of both Newcastle Castle and the cathedral church of St. Nicholas. Upgrade to a private tour to include door-to-door pickup from your hotel.

This special Newcastle upon Tyne pub tour blends rich local history, spectacular riverside scenery, and some of the city’s best-loved pubs into one incredible tour. We begin in the historic heart of the city, enjoying carefully chosen pubs as we make our way past the Castle that gave Newcastle its name and down towards the River Tyne. Along the route, you’ll hear how this once-industrial powerhouse grew into one of Britain’s most vibrant and characterful cities. Our walk leads us into the world-famous Quayside, widely regarded as one of the most iconic nightlife districts in Britain. With its sweeping river views, striking modern architecture, and legendary bridges, it’s an area packed with atmosphere by day and electric with life by night. . We then cross the magnificent High Level Bridge — famous not only as an engineering masterpiece but also as one of the very best viewpoints in the city. Our final pub is just at the far end. A free drink is included in each pub that we visit.

Explore the United Kingdom's coastline with your tastebuds during a food tour in Northumberland. You’ll explore at a relaxed pace in a small group limited to six people, and discover local delicacies and quaint fishing villages that you might otherwise have missed. Plus, stop at a town said to be home to the most-haunted hotel in the country.

This very special private tour based out of Newcastle takes you to some of the lesser visited but in someways most impressive historical monuments and buildings. First of all we will go a short distance to Tynemouth, a beautiful little town on the coast full of fine places to eat and drink but we are off to visit Tynemouth Priory and Castle with a truly long history and fantastic dramatic views everywhere you look. After seeing the monument to local hero Admiral Collingwood we will drive a few miles to Jarrow, once one of the most important Christian sites in the British Isles and home to all things Bede. From a Holy man to an Angel, visit the most viewed (and likely biggest Angel) public artwork in Europe and symbol of Tyneside. Finally to Washington Old Hall, ancestral home of George Washington (in the real original Washington too!!). See how his family lived with lots of original pieces and artefacts as well as some beautiful gardens. It all makes for a grand day out!

Many English people grew up with the tale of Grace Darling, the young woman who helped her lighthouse keeper father save nine people from a shipwreck in 1838. On this unique tour, you'll join the current lighthouse attendant on a trip to Longstone Island. If conditions permit, there'll be the chance to see inside the lighthouse (donations required): along the way, expect to see gray seals and nesting seabirds.

A few miles (kilometers) offshore from Seahouses, the Farne Islands are home to shags, gulls, cormorants, and gray seals all year round, with puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and terns during the May-July season. See them from the water on this fully narrated cruise from Seahouses, which also includes a sail past Longstone Lighthouse, where the lighthouse keeper's daughter Grace Darling rescued nine sailors and became a local heroine.

Less than a century ago, women in Britain were risking arrest, violence, and even their lives in the fight for the right to vote—a right not fully granted until 1928. This guided walking tour explores Newcastle’s role in that struggle, uncovering the stories of local suffragettes and activists who helped change the course of history. As you walk through the city, learn about acts of protest, political organizing, and militant campaigns, and discover the women behind them. Packed with lesser-known details and local insight, the tour reveals a side of Newcastle’s past that’s rarely found in guidebooks or online.

Discover the best of Newcastle’s urban and natural attractions on a cycling tour that combines the northern metropolis’ best city sights and parks. You set the pedalling pace in your private group, as you benefit from the undivided attention of your guide and stop to take breaks and photographs whenever it suits you.