Best for a visit:
Arbia Roman fort, South Shields - 0191 456 1369
Bede Monastery & Museum, Jarrow - 0191 489 2106
Durham Cathedral, Durham City - 0191 386 4266
Beamish Museum, Stanley - 0120 723 1811
Bill Quay Animal Farm - 0191 438 5340
Water world sea life centre - 0191 257 6100
Bambourgh Castle - 0166 821 4515
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle - 0191 232 7734

Best for a Kids:
South Shields Quasar, Ocean Rd - 0191 455 3885
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park - 0191 551 5000
Temple Park Leisure Centre, SS - 0191 456 9119
MetroLand Metro Centre Gateshead - 0191 493 2048
Wet’n’Wild Royal Quays, North Shields - 0191 296 1444
Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland - 0191 553 2600

Best for Markets:
South Shields - Mon & Sat
Flea Market - Fri
Newcastle Quayside - Sun
Car boot Sale, Chester-le-Street - Sun, (April-October)