Seas the day: The best beaches in Northumberland

Though popular with families, hikers, birdwatchers and watersports enthusiasts, Northumberland’s coastline is wonderfully unspoilt and crowd free.

8 tried and tested things to do in County Durham

How many can you tick off?

A hiker’s paradise: 5 of the best Northumberland walks

When it comes to walks, Northumberland has almost too much on offer.

The best self-catering accommodation in Durham

From riverside apartments to peaceful barn conversions.

England’s favourite market town: 48 hours in Hexham

This charming Northumberland town is the perfect place to spend a weekend.

Northumbrian folk music traditions

Geoff Heslop tells us about the rich traditions of music in the northeast of England.

The best hotels in Durham

From romantic spa hotels to converted Georgian mansions.

What not to miss in Newcastle, Gateshead and Tyneside

The culture hub of the North East offers a wealth of attractions.

The best hostels and camping in Durham

From idyllic riverside spots to 19th-century barns.

The best walks in County Durham for hikers

There’s nothing quite like the great outdoors.

Rapper sword dancing

Gemma Hall finds out more about this traditional form of dancing still popular in the North East.

The best B&Bs in Durham

From large country inns to Victorian townhouses.

The best accommodation in Northumberland

Newcastle and around Jesmond (a residential suburb of Newcastle and connected to Newcastle city centre by the Metro) is crammed with mid-range and budget B&Bs, particularly on Osborne Road, making this a popular choice with some visitors, but keep in mind that the bars below many of the hotels and guesthouses can be rowdy during…

Northumberland

Take a hike through the Cheviot Hills, sample the fresh seafood at Craster, or catch the surf in Tynemouth Bay; whatever you choose, you’re never far from the region’s eclectic mixture of warm hospitality and solitude. Lovers of Slow travel need look no further than Northumberland, a region that you can savour at your own…