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Times & DistancesOffering an incredible mix of stunning landscapes, coastal scenery, historical locations, and cultural landmarks, The North staycation provides the perfect blend of attractions, all awaiting your discovery.
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Offering an incredible mix of stunning landscapes, coastal scenery, historical locations, and cultural landmarks, The North staycation provides the perfect blend of attractions, all awaiting your discovery.
Bursting at the seams with culture, heritage, and the beautiful River Tyne, Newcastle is a city full of gems with excellent entertainment, fantastic attractions, picturesque parks, and just a short drive to the coast. Newcastle train station is perfectly placed between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, offering easy access to all that Newcastle city has to offer. Discover the famous 'Sage Gateshead' and 'Baltic Centre', immerse in some retail therapy at intu Metrocentre, indulge in seafood at The Big Mussel on the Quayside, or walk the Millennium Bridge - read more and plan a visit at: https://www.jurysinns.com/blog/city-guides/newcastle-city-guide
The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 39 miles of coast from Berwick to the Coquet estuary. Offering some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the country, the area is best known for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and isolated islands. Learn more at: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=6869
Kielder Water & Forest Park brings you nature on a grander scale. The views are bigger, the night sky brighter, the sports wilder and the smiles wider. Home to the biggest man-made lake in Northern Europe and over 250sq miles of the largest working forest in England, Kielder offers natural beauty at its best. Plan a visit at: http://www.visitkielder.com/
Wray Castle is a mock-Gothic castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds. Learn more and plan a trip at: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle/
Standing proudly at the 'gateway to the Lake District', Sizergh is a magnificent medieval house with an impressive estate and beautiful gardens. Plan a trip at: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh/
Hadrian's Wall is a spectacular World Heritage Site, stretching 73 miles from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England. Experience Roman life and epic history in stunning locations along the way. Learn more at: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadrians-wall/
Windermere, at 10.5 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep, is the largest natural lake in England, and is fed by numerous rivers. Discover a myriad of attractions and towns surrounding the lake and enjoy a cruise immersed in the beauty of the Lake District. Read more and plan a visit at: https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-go/explore-windermere-and-ambleside/things-to-do-around-windermere
Discover William Wordsworth's first family home with a trip to Dove Cottage, located in the village of Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District. Travel back in time and peruse the life and belongings of this legendary writer and poet. Learn more at: https://wordsworth.org.uk/
The highest Peak in England, Skafell Pike offers a 'modestly challenging' walk for an exhilarating discovery of the Lake District's natural beauty. Inspiring writers and poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge, the view from the top is breath-taking, making the climb well worth it! Learn more at: http://www.scafellpike.org.uk/
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers a stunning landscape of open heather moors and peatlands, dales and hay meadows, tumbling upland rivers, woods, wildlife, plant life, and more. Read about the main attractions and plan a trip at: https://www.northpennines.org.uk/
Durham is a beautiful medieval city to explore, bursting with history and heritage, and home to the stunning Durham Cathedral. Nestled next to the castle and overlooking the river, the Cathedral is an impressive World Heritage Site and an awe-inspiring place of worship. Plan a visit to the cathedral at:http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/ and learn more about Durham at: http://www.thisisdurham.com/
Rising 20 meters from the earth near the A1 in Gateshead, Antony Gormley's The Angel of the North has become one of the most talked about pieces of public art. Made from 200 tonnes of steel and a wingspan of 54 metres, the Angel dominates the skyline, dwarfing all those who come to see it. Read more about this unique angel at: http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/
Our Newcastle hotels sit central to many of the attractions in The North staycation, providing a convenient base to explore all the locations on offer. Start preparing your perfect staycation by browsing the below distances and approximate travel times to each attraction from Newcastle city centre. We've also included a rough guide on how much time you might expect to spend at each location to make planning your trip that little bit easier!
| Attractions | Aprx Time | Aprx Distance | Attraction Duration (excl travel time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle City | 0 hrs | 0 miles | 1 day |
| Northumberland Coast AONB | 1 hrs | 54 miles | 1 day |
| Kielder Water & Forest Park | 1 hrs | 55 miles | 1 day |
| Hadrian's Wall | 1 hrs | 44 miles | 1/2 day |
| Lake Windermere | 2.5 hrs | 112 miles | 2 hours |
| Wray Castle | 2.5 hrs | 113 miles | 2 hours |
| Wordsworth's House | 2hrs | 101 miles | 2 hours |
| Sizergh Castle & Garden | 2hrs | 108 miles | 2 hours |
| Scafell Pike | 2.5hrs | 114 miles | 1/2 day |
| North Pennines AONB | 1 hrs | 46 miles | 1/2 day |
| Durham Cathedral & Town | 0.5 hrs | 17 miles | 1/2 day |
| Angel of the North | up to 0.5 hrs | 5 miles | 1 hour |
