Tour locations...
The following is a list of the locations for my standard guided tours. Although the list is extensive and you are almost certain to find a tour that suits your needs, if you don't see what you are after, please get in touch to discuss your bespoke tour itinerary.
Newcastle City
The city at the heart of the North East.
A rich history going back to Roman times and the place where Hadrian started his wall. This former centre of the Industrial revolution is now an exciting developing city.
Let me surprise you with tales of invention, historic visitors and of stunning buildings.
A visit to the Angel of the North and/or a tour through Tynemouth to Seaton Delaval can be added to the coach tour.
Half day walking or half day coach panoramic tours.
Ask me about various themed walks. From Dark Tales to Entertainment to Food/Drink etc.
Durham
Visit the UNESCO world heritage sites of Durham Cathedral, Castle and palace green.
The Cathedral built between 1093 and 1133 is the resting place of three Northern saints, Cuthbert, Oswald and Bede and is surrounded by Durham University buildings.
Durham Cathedral is also the filming location of Harry Potter, Avengers Endgame and Elizabeth.
Half day walking with/without Cathedral tour.
Extended tours to explore the Durham Dales and North Pennines.
Northumberland Coast
What I like to call the Castles and Coast trail.
The North Sea coastal defences in the form of breath taking castles have a history of their own.
We will pass through the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, see the coastal villages of Alnmouth, Amble, Seahouses and Bamburgh with views of the small Farne Islands. Sir David Attenborough called the Farne Islands his favourite place in the UK to see 'magnificent nature'.
Optional visit to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, depending on the tidal crossing times.
Alnwick
The historic capital of Northumberland and the home of the Percy family for over 700 years.
Hear about the history of the castle construction and visit the magnificent Italianate state rooms.
Filming location for Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, Transformers Last Knight, Dungeons and dragons.
Options also available;
A walk around Alnwick Town.
A walk around Alnwick Garden.
Image © Alnwick Castle
Used by permission
Hadrian's Wall
The Roman Empire extended into Britannia from 43BC to 410AD.
What did the Romans do for us? Let me tell you about their influence and how they changed this land while you see the remains of Emperor Hadrian’s wall.
Private tours along the wall to Cawfields Quarry with chosen fort/museum tour.
Let me walk you around a fort/museum and tell you about how the Romans lived
Railway Tours
1823 Newcastle had the first railway engine factory in the world.
A walk around Newcastle’s railway history including the lives of the great engineers George and Robert Stephenson.
Additional trips to West Moor and Wylam to see the Stephenson houses.
Visits can be arranged to the key Stockton to Darlington Railway sites – Locomotion museum at Shildon and Hopetown at Darlington.
Extended tour to include the National Railway Museum at York.
Northern Saints Locations
Visit sites in the North East associated with the Anglo-Saxon Northern Saints: Aidan, Bede, Cuthbert, Oswald, Hilde and Wilfred.
Follow their journeys and stories. This can be for one saint or an overview of all their stories.
Site visits can include the Holy island of Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Jarrow, Durham, Hexham and Hartlepool.
Group tours by coach or small group/individual site tours.
Film and TV Locations
Many film and tv productions have used the photogenic North East of England.
‘Vera’ half day Tyneside locations or full day locations in Northumberland. A behind the scenes view of filming from my time as an extra along with the history of the series.
Harry Potter locations. Visit Alnwick Castle [Hogwarts school] where we can book broomstick training. Visit Durham Cathedral to see the cloister and Professor McGonagall’s classroom.
Catherine Cookson country . Follow the story of Catherine Cookson’s life in Jarrow and South Shields. See filming locations of the tv adaptions of her books while enjoying the culture of this area.
Last Kingdom tour through Anglo Saxon and Viking history to hear the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
Pre Christmas Tours
A pre Christmas visit to the North East is full of surprises.
Choose from Christmas markets, evening Christmas light walks and pantomimes.
The National Trust properties of Wallington, Cragside and Seaton Delaval are dressed for Christmas.
Not to miss the stunning Bamburgh Castle has its state rooms lavishly decorated.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
