Things to do with the Kids - Northern England

	*A life-sized sculpture of a red brick train was designed and built by international artist David mach. Situated on the Morrison's Morton Park site.*	*"Train Sculpture"* *Morton Park* *Darlington* *Co Durham* *01325 388666*
*Beamish - The North of England Open Air Museum* *Co. Durham* *01207 231811*	*Visit the town, colliery village, farm, railway station, Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway, recreating life in the North East in the early 1800's and 1900's.*
	*Restored 1842 station housing a collection of exhibits relating to railways in the North East of England, including Stephenson's Locomotion.*	*Darlington Railway Centre and Museum* *North Road Station* *Darlington* *01325 460532*
*Visit Hadrians Wall Website*	*Hadrians Wall is a huge defensive Roman rampart, spanning some of the most remote countryside in England.*
	*Designed by Antony Gormley, it weighs 200 tons, is 20- metres high and has a 54-metre wing span.*	*Gateshead Angel of the North* *Durham Road* *Low Eighton* *Gateshead* *0191 477 3478*
*H M Bark Endeavour* *Unit 4, Castlegate Quay* *Riverside* *Stockton- on- Tees* *1642 676844*	*Heritage visitor attraction on full-size replica of Captain James Cook's ship H M Bark Endeavour.*
	Cross the causeway, climb the tower and experience spectacular coastal views. Exhibitions and gift shop. Outside is a nature reserve with facinating rockpools, flights of birds, a beach and clifftop walks.	*St. Mary's Lighthouse,* *St. Mary's Island,* *Whitley Bay,* *Tyne and Wear.* *0191 200 8650*
*Farne Islands* *Seahouses* *2-5 miles off the Northumberland Coast*	*Bird reserve holding around 55,000 pairs of breeding birds , of 21 species.Also home to a large colony of grey seals. Boat trips available.*
	Kielder Water is Europe's largest man-made lake cradled within the spectacular Kielder Forest Park and set deep within the romantic Northumbrian landscape.Boating, bird watching, walking, cycling, windsurfing and much more.	*Kielder Water* *Falstone* *Hexham* *Northumberland* *01434 250312*
*The International Centre for Life* *Times Square* *Newcastle upon Tyne* *0191 261 6006*	*The Centre for Life reveals the secret of life, how it works and what it means. A thrilling motion-simulator ride, live theatre, 3D film shows, amazing virtual reality.*
	*Excavated remains of the Roman fort, reconstructed working bath house, new museum with multi-media, hands-on displays and viewing tower.*	*Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum* *Buddle Street* *Wallsend* *Tyne and Wear* *0191 295 5757*

	Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking miles of beautiful sandy beach, Bamburgh Castle dominates the Northumbrian landscape. A magnificent castle completely restored in 1900, it houses collectionsof china, porcelain, furniture, paintings , arms and armour.	*Bamburgh Castle* Bamburgh Northumberland NE69 7D *01668 214 515*
*Durham Castle* *Palace Green* *Durham* *0191 374 802*	Once home to the Prince Bishops who ruled the North like kings, Durham Castle was founded in 1072 and has a Norman chapel dating from 1080. A fine example of motte and bailey castle.
	Home of the Percy's, dukes of Northumberland since 1309, Alnwick Castle was described by the Victorians as the 'Windsor of the North'. It provides a palatial exquisite setting for its collection of art treasures.	Alnwick Castle *Alnwick* *Northumberland* *01665 510777*
*Lindesfarne Castle* *Holy Island* *Northumberland* *01289 389244*	Perched on top of a rocky crag and accessible over a causeway at low tide only, the castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect. Originally a Tudor fort, it was converted into a private house in 1903 by the young Edward Lutyens. The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design, the windows looking down upon the charming walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll.
	A Medieval family fortress with Tudor additions, complete with jousting course , torture chamber and dungeons. Garden and landscaped avenues were created by Sir Jeffrey de Wyatville.	*Chillingham Castle* *Chillingham* *Wooler* *Northumberland* *01668215359*
*Lindesfarne Priory and Museum* *Holy Island* *Berwick-upon-Tweed* *01289 389200*	*Impressive ruined Benedictine priory. Founded AD 635 by St Aiden from Iona. Considered the birthplace of Christianity in Britain. Re-founded in late 11th century by monks.*
	Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, Durham cathedral stands majestically high above the river wear. It houses the tombs of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede.	*Durham Cathedral* *Durham* *0191 386 4266*

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