The Local Area

Live like a local - discover the best restaurants, walks and attractions during your stay.

The Utilita Arena Newcastle is a large indoor arena in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, it has a capacity of 11,000 and hosts music, entertainment, sports and business events.

Druridge Bay Country Park is a large park containing three miles of beautiful beaches and sand dunes, as well as a lake, woodland and a visitor centre.

Seven Stories is the National Centre for Children's Books - a museum and visitor centre dedicated to children's literature, close to the city's regenerated Quayside. Based in a renovated Victorian Mill, they are free to visit and also host ticketed events including story times and workshops.

The centrepiece of the park is a stunning human landform sculpture made of 1.5 million tonnes of rock, clay and soil. A unique piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park, with free public access and four miles of footpaths on and around the landform.

This colourful fishing village has a bustling harbour, shops, some of the best fish and chips in Northumberland and plenty of ways to see the local wildlife, including boat trips to The Farne Islands to see puffins and sea colonies.

Take a journey on a vintage steam train with unique Victorian carriages and lovingly restored locomotives. Enjoy a six mile round trip through beautiful rolling countryside and a spectacular wooded valley.

Family run and non-profit, Northumberland Zoo is home to over 80 species from tiny Harvest Mice to fluffy Snow Leopards, making it the perfect place to visit on a day out.

The Life Science Centre welcomes around 250,000 visitors a year, bringing science to life through exhibitions, activities and events.

Newcastle’s oldest and most famous shopping centre. Boasting an impressive list of over 100 stores and over 20 restaurants, all housed under one roof, including major department stores Fenwick, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer.

Experience the wonder of the Universe through observing the cosmos. At 580 square miles, Kielder’s dark sky zone ensures perfect stargazing conditions and the Observatory runs events most evenings throughout the year.

An immersive experience of magical storytelling and imagination alongside the action-packed adventure of the biggest play structure in the world. The aim is to enable children of all abilities to leave their mobile phones behind and enjoy both physical and imaginary play.

World famous open air museum bringing the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas.