Where to go

North East
Theatre
Playhouse

Playhouse, Whitley Bay, is a fantastically diverse performance venue. Come to see theatre, comedy, live music, pantomime and more.

North East
Theatre
People’s Theatre

A genuine community theatre and one of the best in the region, People’s Theatre in Newcastle is one of the oldest and largest non-professional theatres in the country.

Newcastle
Restaurant
Stack Newcastle

Following the closure of Stack, a hugely popular food, drink and entertainment pop up in Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter, plans are full steam ahead for a permanent location at Worswick Chambers.

North East
Angel of the North

With its prime location on a panoramic hilltop, Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North one of the most viewed pieces of art in the world.

North East
Cragside House

A magnificent Victorian house sat within a spectacular 1000 acre landscape with beautiful gardens, woodland and tranquil lakes.

North East
Wallington

Set within 13,000 acres of woodland, hills and pleasure gardens, Wallington is a grand National Trust property in Northumberland.

Sunderland
Music venue
The Fire Station

The Fire Station in Sunderland now has a state-of-the-art auditorium, bringing a whole new wave of live music, theatre and comedy to the city.

Durham
Event venue
Gala Theatre & Cinema

Gala Theatre is known for hosting some of the biggest names in comedy, leading theatre companies and inspiring bands and musicians.

Durham
Beach
Blast Beach

Now known for its wild flowers and cliff-top views, this stretch of the Durham Coast was once home to the biggest coal mine in Europe and used to film Alien 3.

Durham
Derwent Reservoir

Among the largest inland bodies of water in England, the Derwent Reservoir is a perfect spot for wild swimming.