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Tees Valley and

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There has never been a better to time to experience North East England! Our region is alive with passion, bursting with energy and resonant with history. There’s something for everyone, with a wealth of attractions, festivals and events, sporting and spa facilities.

WELCOME

Welcome

Those in search of thrills and spills will be spoilt for choice, with some of the best surfing in the UK and numerous adventure activities on the doorstep including the only British Surfing Association approved surf school in the east coast region. And when rest and recuperation is called for, take in the sea air at Tees Valley's award winning beaches, visit the Victorian spa town of Saltburn, with a glorious beach nestled against the backdrop of sheer cliffs, and a period pier. The friendliness and hospitality of our people is legendary, so you can expect a warm welcome wherever you go. In fact, your best ‘informal guides’ will probably be the locals you meet in our pubs, shops and attractions. If you’re still not convinced, then bear in mind that the Lonely Planet recently placed North East England amongst the top 30 must see destinations in the world and stated it is “the most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England.” Read on…

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Activities & sport

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Roseberry- Topping, Tees Valley

Great outdoors

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History & heritage

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Peace, tranquillity & relaxation

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Festivals & events

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Travel to & around the region

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Road map

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Hartlepool Maritime Festival With an eclectic mix of musical styles, first class venues and year-round festivals, Tees Valley gives you unlimited access to the sights and sounds that only a LIVE event can offer. One of the best free music festivals in the country plays in June Middlesbrough Music Live. On numerous stages across the town centre, well-known and up-and-coming bands will give performances with that festival flavour. Fancy a bit of culture? Visit our brand new attraction, mima Middlesbrough's Institute of Modern Art, a major new modern and contemporary art gallery, playing host to an international programme of exhibitions, presenting the very best in art and craft from 1900 to today. Other galleries can be found in Darlington and Hartlepool. In the grounds of the National Trust's Ormesby Hall and ancient Gisborough Priory you'll discover a variety of exciting live summer events, presented against spectacular backdrops that will only add to your experience. Pull out those platforms and flares to relive the music of the 70's, or grab a picnic and a rug for outdoor theatre at its best. Alternatively enjoy the comedy night and festival at the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, mix comedy and live music at the Stockton Fringe Festival or simply visit the town centres of Tees Valley where the clubs and bars come alive to the sounds of the latest music. Live music and comedy can also be found in venues across Tees Valley - the Arc in Stockton, Darlington's Forum and Arts Centre, The Studio at Hartlepool and Middlesbrough's Town Hall. Middlesbrough Music Live

Hartlepool Maritime Festival is now established as one of the major events in the North of England's calendar. The huge programme of events (most of which are free) will take place on land, on the water and even in the sky. The July festival is a celebration of Hartlepool's heritage and everything maritime. If you haven't been here before or for a number of years, prepare to be amazed by the changes.

Hartlepool Maritime Festival

Stockton International Riverside Festival Described as the 'UK's finest street festival', Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) brings the world's most thrilling entertainers to our local stage in a riotous festival of colour and excitement, with death defying stunts and spirited performances. Also look out for the SIRF Fringe; the 'unofficial' element showcasing the best in local talent.

Middlesbrough Mela

Evolution Music Festival, NewcastleGateshead

Guisborough Priory

Held on the NewcastleGateshead quayside last bank holiday in May, this annual festival offers the chance to experience some of the best rock, indie, reggae, country, punk, dance and other global sounds. Previous festivals have featured Maximo Park, Calvin Harris, Pete Tong, Groove Armada and The Waterboys.

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Provocative shapes, striking designs and Britain’s Best High Street. World-class arts venues, a calendar packed with outdoor drama, street art, dance and music; Tees Valley has it all.

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Nightlife From the trendy and stylish bars to the cool clubs, the Tees Valley can really host a party.

The Middlesbrough Empire Whatever you desire, sleek and sophisticated or wild and energetic you are guaranteed a good time when the sun goes down. The Middlesbrough Empire is famous for its dance nights with guest DJs and live music with Club NME nights, recently hosting Kaiser Chiefs and the Arctic Monkeys. The town also boasts the Cornerhouse and the Arena - both great for clubbing and live music. If sleek and sophisticated are more your style, head for the bars along Southfield Road - a favourite for young professionals. Down in Yarm itself you can enjoy the delicious food served in some of Tees Valley's most respected eateries; and then on to one of the many pubs to relax with excellent beers and great wine. It's not only the music that's live, comedy nights with big names play at the ARC in Stockton, Darlington's Arts Centre, and Middlesbrough Town Hall; in fact you can laugh your way across the Tees Valley. If you are looking for a night out that is more casual and laid back many pubs and bars offer great value for money. Alternatively, if you want a quiet night out head to one of the more traditional, relaxed pubs which you'll find spread across the towns and villages of the area.

Built in 1897 as a music hall, The Middlesbrough Empire has played host to a variety of performers from Charlie Chaplin to the Scissor Sisters. This former derelict building has been transformed into one of the country’s finest venues/nightclubs.

Middlesbrough Empire

Darlington The sheer number of places to visit in Darlington leaves residents and visitors spoilt for choice when it comes to an evening's entertainment. Traditional rustic pubs sit alongside modern, stylish bars and a wide choice of restaurants offer every variety of foods.

Doctor Browns Pub, Middlesbrough

Tall Trees, Yarm

Imperial Express Cafe, Darlington

Regular bus and train services link Tees Valley and NewcastleGateshead. Both the Metro Radio Arena and The Carling Academy regularly play host to some of the planet's biggest performers. Head of Steam and The Cluny also offer great atmosphere and sensational live bands.

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Shopping There’s a whole world of shopping to be had in North East England, with chic designer emporiums, high street fashion stores and independent boutiques.

Psyche, Middlesbrough Retail therapy can be found in the malls, in the high street and in the individual boutiques that can always come up with that 'something different'. The town centres play host to all the large high-street chains. H&M, Topshop, Primark, House of Fraser and Marks and Spencer all have spacious stores to satisfy the most demanding shopping urge, and street performers and weekend music festivals regularly entertain the throngs of shoppers.

An exclusive, multi award-winning department store where international fashion meets contemporary art, luxury tailoring and footwear. It offers every label the discerning shopper could wish for with over 150 designers stocked and is also home to a specialist CD and vinyl store. Psyche, Middlesbrough

The streets around this area are also home to many coffee bars, chic eateries and independent boutiques. In Middlesbrough check out Triad or Pysche for the latest in designer fashions. Boutique style shopping is best found in the elegant Georgian market town of Yarm and the Imperial Quarter in Darlington where the very best in designer clothes, antiques and jewellery is there for your delight.

Darlington A superb blend of high street shops, a modern shopping centre, a Victorian indoor market and a traditional outdoor market gives Darlington's town centre a reputation as one of the best in the region. With the town centre just five minutes drive from the A1 and a five minute walk from the town's railway station, it's easy to reach, and with town centre car parks that are among the safest in the North of England, magnificent floral displays throughout the summer and a wide variety of cafés, restaurants and pubs, Darlington offers a great shopping experience.

Shopping in Yarm

Captain Cook Square, Middlesbrough

Continental Market, Hartlepool

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Alternatively, you can head for Jesmond in Newcastle or Durham City for more variety in designer clothes, antiques and jewellery. At the other end of the scale are the weekly markets held at North Ormesby, Guisborough, Redcar, Stockton and Darlington, along with specialist monthly farmers' markets.

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Ahoy there! Tees Valley is famed for it's naval heritage attractions such as the multi award-winning Hartlepool's Maritime Experience - a life sized reconstruction of a Napoleonic Seaport and the oldest warship afloat in the UK - the HMS Trincomalee. Nearby is the Wingfield Castle, a restored paddle steamer and the Museum of Hartlepool, with a merman and sea monsters.

From naval adventure, discovering where trains where born, exploring arts and culture to getting back to nature, Tees Valley has something for everyone whatever your age or interest.

For tales of a different maritime pastime, visit the Saltburn Smugglers Heritage Centre, set in authentic fisherman's cottages, close to Saltburn's Pier and Cliff Lift. Tees Valley also forms part of the Captain Cook Country Tour, a 70 mile circular tour by car, following the early life of the famous explorer. The tour begins at the Cook's birthplace in Middlesbrough at the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, situated in the delightful Stewart Park. Where trains were born! There's a whole world of pioneering rail and industrial heritage in Tees Valley which can be enjoyed by all. Darlington is famed as the birthplace of the railways; explore Darlington Railway Centre and Museum where you can see Stephenson's 'Locomotion' the engine that started the Golden Age of Steam. Don't miss David Mach's lifesized sculpture 'Train' - a tribute to the town's rail heritage, which took over 181,000 bricks to construct.

Brick Train, Darlington

Hartlepool Marina

Cameron’s Brewery Hartlepool Originally established in 1854 by William Waldon the brewery was taken over by John Cameron in 1872. Cameron grew the business by buying out smaller breweries before rising to fame as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Guided brewery trips are available. All trips are rounded off nicely with a visit to the hospitality lounge. Darlington Railway Museum

Darlington Railway Centre & Museum Darlington Railway Centre & Museum is located on the 1825 route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world's first steam-worked public railway. The site encompasses three significant Stockton & Darlington Railway buildings of the 1830s/50s.

Durham An hour from Middlesbrough by train is the atmospheric city of Durham, where the magnificent Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site stands proudly against the skyline. Recently voted the best city in the UK in which to live, Durham has wonderful cobbled lanes, known as 'vennels', lined with quirky shops and pavement cafés.

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attractions

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Activities &

sports If there’s one thing we’re passionate about above all else, it’s sport. North East England is bursting with fantastic teams, charismatic personalities and world-class venues..

Wynyard Golf Club With three English Premier League clubs in our region you'll find us fanatical about football. Situated right on the edge of the town, Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium is the pride of the Tees Valley. Whether you want to spectate or participate, skateboarders, BMX Bikers and Inline Skaters will find their mecca in Middlesbrough at Prissick Plaza, the first of its kind in the North east, and one of only two in the UK. Top class motor sport can be enjoyed at the Croft Circuit in Darlington, and racing of a different sort is ready for the off in Redcar. Horse racing at this seaside course makes for an enjoyable day out and can easily be combined with a trip to the beach. Or why not visit South Tees Motor Sports Park a multiactivity off road motor sports centre. Open all year round, they offer a wide variety of activities and facilities. Enjoy Karting, rally cross circuit, motorcycle training, quad bikes, rally karts, 4x4 driving and much more.

Although relatively young, Wynyard golf club belies its years as it has been cut into mature woodland giving the impression that it is older than it really is. A traditional estate course, it is given added character by having some houses lining the fairways so accuracy from the tee is even more essential than usual. Eighteen holes spread across parkland, it is extremely challenging in places and will test every level of golfer, irrespective of ability, experience or handicap. The club also benefits further from a fine range of facilities, including a fantastic, full-furnished clubhouse which provides the ideal place for some post-round refreshment with your playing partner. Cycling in Stockton

If it's excitement you're after look no further than Tees Valley. It attracts national and international sporting events throughout the year; such as white water canoeing, jet skiing and climbing as well as major tournaments on the European golf calendar. In fact you'll be hard pushed to find such a diverse mix of sports events in one location.

Croft Motor Circuit, Darlington

Great North Run Newcastle-South Shields With over 50,000 people taking part in this demanding race every year, the Great North Run has established itself as the world's most popular half marathon. If you don't think you're up to the run, head down to the sidelines and cheer on all the brave competitors.

Middlesbrough FC Riverside Stadium

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Redcar Racecourse

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Whether you’re into walking, white-water rafting or white-knuckle mountain biking. North East England will inspire you to enjoy it to the full.

White water rafting With one of the longest coastlines in England and numerous inland waterways, you'll find water sports are ingrained in the North East England way of life. Surfers from around the world are drawn to our breaks, in particular Saltburn and Tynemouth, which has played host to the O'Neill British Surfing Championships. Those wishing to learn will find our surf schools both enjoyable and friendly. Kite surfing has long been established in the region with Northumberland having some stunning backdrops to enjoy while skimming over the water.

Hit the rapids all year round on the fully customisable white water river on the Tees Barrage near Middlesbrough, where the fast flowing torrents will hurl you down the course on an exhilarating, adrenalin-fuelled trip. Kayaking and canoeing are also available. Rafting at Tees Barrage

A morning stroll along any of Tees Valley’s Heritage Coastline beaches or the Cleveland Way will revive and energise. With a backdrop of dramatic cliffs and awe inspiring views it is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors.

For those of you who delight in peppering your mates with paint, there are several paintball operators located close to Tees Valley, each offering their own distinctive combat games.

Check out the ‘waves’ at Saltburn where the Surf School caters for all levels of ability. Reputed to be some of the best waves outside Cornwall, Saltburn attracts surfers from all over the world and with on site hire for all your equipment there’s no excuse not to tap into your inner ‘surf dude’!

Kielder Water and Forest Park Kielder Water in Northumberland is the largest man-made lake in Europe and is an area of breathtaking beauty and serenity. Numerous water sports are available on the lake, while the surrounding forest offers mountain biking trails and walks to suit all levels of ability.

Tees Valley beach

Surfers at Saltburn, Tees Valley

Surfing

Mountain biking in Kielder Forest

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Head to Kielder Forest in Northumberland for miles of mountain bike trails that will leave you both breathless and exhilarated in equal measures. Or how about fine-tuning your skills on the purpose-built skills "Loop" at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, arguably the best mountain bike skills area in the country. A truly unique experience awaits you at Chris Birbeck's International Rally School in Saltburn, Tees Valley, where you could soon find yourself power-sliding around the same corners that World Rally Championship manufacturers use to test their cars.

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History &

heritage From Roman frontiers and Christian missionaries, to fearless explorers and industrial revolutionists, there is plenty to inspire you in North East England.

Historical digs Snaking 73-miles from east to west, Hadrian's Wall marked the northern frontier of the vast Roman Empire. Now designated a World Heritage Site, it is one of the world's most famous landmarks and is guaranteed to leave you thinking anything is possible. You will be amazed as you see the wall rise up near vertical slopes to ensure an unbroken line across northern England.

Every August you can volunteer to take part in excavations at Hadrian’s Wall. Pick up a brush and trowel and you may be part of the team which changes history. Previous discoveries include the Vindolanda Roman writing tablets which told us more about Roman life in Britain than any other artefact.

Visit the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Middlesbrough to understand the scale of what the famous navigator achieved. Head to Hartlepool's Maritime Experience to witness a sailor's life in Victorian times and climb aboard HMS Trincomalee, Britain's oldest floating warship.

If the pressure and stress of everyday life becomes too much, head to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland to really understand what struggling to achieve actually means. Discover the story of how St. Aidan established a monastery here in 635AD and struggled to bring Christianity to the pagan population. The remains of his successor, St. Cuthbert, now rest in Durham Cathedral described by travel writer Bill Bryson as "the best cathedral on Planet Earth." The cathedral, together with Durham Castle, is the second World Heritage Site in our region and is an awe-inspiring example of human achievement.

Durham City Riverside

Gisborough Priory The dramatic ruins of Gisborough Priory, with its remaining eastern gable towering 97 foot high over the market town of Guisborough. The gable gives a taste of what a masterpiece of decorated gothic architecture the Priory church must have been. It is now a sanctuary from busy market day shopping. There are open-air plays during July.

Small island with big character Take a trip to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, cut off from the mainland twice a day by the North Sea. See where the famous Lindisfarne Gospels were written and sample the island’s own Lindisfarne Mead, reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities.

Hadrian’s Wall

Cook Museum totem

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The region was also home to George Stephenson, creator of the world's first railway. Visit Darlington Railway Museum to see how much his invention changed the world.

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National Trust Ormesby Hall North East England is regarded as the country's most tranquil area. All over the region you'll find quiet, open countryside, invigorating uplands and undiscovered coastline as welcome havens of peace and relaxation. With mile upon mile of clean, golden sand and giant sand dunes you will always be able to claim a bit of our coastline for yourself. Head to Marsden Bay in South Tyneside to get your toes wet whilst exploring the many fascinating rock-pools or take a trip to Northumberland's Heritage Coast to find some of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in the UK. North East England has more castles than any other region in England, including some of the most beautiful. The awe-inspiring Bamburgh Castle stands high atop sand dunes on the Northumberland Heritage Coast and was recently voted the second best view in Britain. Raby Castle in County Durham offers a complete contrast, surrounded by lush green fields which are home to one of England's largest herds of wild red deer, whilst Alnwick Castle was the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movies. Our gardens and parks are natural choices in which to unwind. Crook Hall in County Durham, with its secret garden rooms, and the Alnwick Garden, home to the poison garden and one of the world's largest treehouses, are just two of a huge variety across the region.

A mid 18th century mansion, lived in by the Pennyman's for 370 years, with a 17th century wing. Set in 270 acres of parkland, the hall has notably fine plasterwork. There is a restored Victorian kitchen and laundry, plus interesting permanent model railway layouts. Attractive gardens which complement the 18th century working stables, a rare oasis in an urban area. Ormesby Hall

Crook Hall and Gardens Hidden corners in The Shakespeare Garden, a Secret Walled Garden with undisturbed views of Durham City and a planted maze to explore at your leisure: Crook Hall provides a tapestry of colourful blooms and enchanting settings in which to lose yourself and relax.

Wild Isles

Beach at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

Hire a boat from Seahouses on the Northumberland coast to visit the uninhabited Farne Islands. Spot puffin, kittiwake, arctic and sandwich tern, which all breed here between April and August, as well as a large colony of grey seals.

Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

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Escape, explore and leave everyday life behind. The search for tranquillity is over.

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ANIMEX- Middlesbrough – February

BIFF Billingham – August

Animex comes to town for its annual fest of professional talks, exhibitions, workshops and screenings. Every year Animex delivers an enviable list of speakers and contributors from around the world to create what is one of the best events on the festival calendar. www.Animex.tees.ac.uk

Billingham plays host to dancers and musicians from all corners of the Globe, for a Festival of fun and friendship. This event promises to be great entertainment and fun for all the family, from the daily Children's Club to performances in a professional Theatre and outside Arena.. www.billinghamfestival.co.uk

BIFF Spanish Dancers

Tees Regatta, Stockton – May

Tees Valley

Stockton International Riverside Festival – August

Tees Regatta has once again attracted well over 300 entries, re-affirming its status as amongst the 6 biggest single day rowing events in the country. The event will be raced over 850 metres on a 4 lane buoyed course from the Tees Barrage upstream to the River Tees Watersports Centre, with the regatta venue providing a grandstand view of the finish line. www.visitteesvalley.co.uk

Evolution Festival – May North East England's biggest music festival, Evolution is a unique urban music festival staged at outdoor and indoor venues across the city. The festival finishes with the free music extravaganza Freevolution on the NewcastleGateshead Quayside. www.evolutionfestival.co.uk

Stockton Riverside Fringe Festival Stockton – August

Evolution Festival

Middlesbrough Music Live – June

Middlesbrough Music Live

SIRF

The SIRF celebrates the madcap world of street arts and features an eclectic mix of street performances, carnival processions, music and comedy, attracting the very best performers from around the globe. www.sirf.co.uk

The "un-official" part of SIRF, Europe's largest street theatre festival - showcases an eclectic mix of the best of local artists in music, dance, performance and visual arts. Played out over 3 days, it is now acclaimed in its own right for the quality of its music stages. www.fringefestival.co.uk Darlington Rhythm ‘n’ Brews Festival

Darlington Rhythm ‘n’ Brews Festival – August The Darlington Rhythm ‘n’ Brews annual beer and music festival combines the best of great music and real ale. The Festival kicks off at Darlington Arts Centre, where many different real ales are on offer alongside authentic live RnB music. The festival culminates in a fabulous free Rhythm and Blues open-air festival which is held in the attractive Darlington Market Square. www.visitteesvalley.co.uk

Another lucky bag chock-full of great free music. And this year it's more of a mash-up than ever before from artists who have been making music for decades to brand new bands barely out of the wrapper. From shouty punk to gentle acoustica, sunshine ska to guitar pop and beyond. www.middlesbroughmusiclive.co.uk

Middlesbrough Mela – July

Northern Lights Film Festival – December

Middlesbrough Mela in July is the region’s most successful multi-cultural event, with an exciting programme of Asian music and dance, authentic cuisine, craft and fashion stalls. www.boromela.co.uk

Promoting and exhibiting the best independent UK, Baltic and Northern European films, the NLFF in Newcastle is the focal point for the film industry in North East England. www.nlff.co.uk Mela Middlesbrough

Fringe Crowd Stockton

Northern Lights Film Festival

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eye-catching events, show-stopping performances, unforgettable sights...

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Getting Here Tees Valley is served by an excellent transport network, linking it with the rest of the UK and Europe. • Rail

• Road

London, Edinburgh and Manchester are within three hours by high speed train into Darlington Railway Station and local connections can be made to the principal towns of the area. Direct train services also run from the South and West to the Tees Valley. 24-hour information on train times can be obtained by telephoning 08457 484950 or visiting www.nationalrail.co.uk, www.gner.co.uk, www.virgintrains.co.uk, www.tpexpress.co.uk.

The excellence of the North's fast road network is enhanced by the lack of major traffic congestion. Motorway standard routes allow quick and stress-free travel. Both the A19 and A1(M) provide easy access to the South, whilst, the A1(M) also links with the M62 to offer easy access from the West. From the North West, the A66 offers connections to the M6.

• Air

National Express travel enquiries can be made by contacting: tel. 08705 808 080 www.nationalexpress.com.

Durham Tees Valley Airport Tel. 01325 332 811 www.durhamteesvalleyairport.com Newcastle International Airport Tel. 0870 122 1488 www.newcastleinternational.co.uk

• Sea DFDS Seaways and Fjordline operate out of North Shields whilst P&O North Sea Ferries operate daily services from Hull to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge. For further information information contact: DFDS Seaways Tel. 08705 520 524 www.dfdsseaways.co.uk P&O North Sea Ferries Tel. 08705 202 020 www.ponsf.com Fjordline Tel. 0191 296 1313 www.fjordline.com

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The two International Airports of Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle International handle flights from both the UK and European airports. Both have regular flights to Heathrow and Amsterdam for connections to all international routes. For further flight information you can contact:

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Tees Valley

Marsden Bay, South Shields

Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland

Durham Cathedral

Roseberry Topping, Tees Valley

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland

Hamsterley Forest, County Durham

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