North East
The North of England from the Scottish borders of Berwick and Carlisle down to the more Southerly towns of Cleveland, Darlington and Tebay is a land once torn apart by division and fear; now rich in heritage.
We have long recognised the significance of walls – or perhaps more symbolically – tearing them down. Barriers used to separate tribes and communities are thankfully becoming a feature of the past as tolerance makes way for the joy of diversity. But to glimpse the past, when tribes were fearful of their neighbours, Hadrian’s Wall has to be one of the most famous.
In AD 105, after several attempts to conquer the northern tribes, the Romans withdrew, and the northern frontier was temporarily fixed at the Tyne-Solway line. When Emperor Hadrian visited Britain in AD 122, he decided to build a physical barrier to keep the northern tribes at bay. The most famous Roman remain in England today, Hadrian's Wall, stretches from the North Sea to the Irish Sea. When complete it measured 80 Roman miles long, between 8-10 feet wide, and 15 feet high. Today many of the stones have been recycled into other buildings, but the wall is still there for people to explore and remember.
But there is more to this area of England than old ruins and relics; the scenic splendour of lakes and mountains, castles, dramatic coastlines and glorious National Parks as well as vibrant cities, exciting nightlife and culture await your exploration.
County Durham
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Durham is in the North/East of England. Once part of the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, it stretches West from the East coast over to the Pennines and roughly
covers the area South of Newcastle and North of Middlesbrough; between the River Tyne and the River Tees. There is ...more
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Northumberland
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Northumberland is in the North/East of England. It is the Northernmost of the English counties, separated from Scotland by the Cheviot Hills and the Tweed
River and borders on the North Sea. The terrain is level along the wild, rugged coast line and hilly in the interior, wh...more
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Tyne and Wear
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Tyne and Wear is in the North/East of England. The area has bustling towns and cities; encompassing Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside,
Gateshead, and Sunderland. The diversity of the area and rich warmth of the people make for a fusion of attractions and ap...more
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Teesside
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Teesside is in the North/East of England. It is an area now more familiarly known as the Tees Valley that stretches from the salmon rich reaches of the
upper Tees to the coastal beauty and character laden sea ports. The maritime history and industrial heritage of the area ar...more
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