Reviewed on 20 May 2019
From the heights of Skiddaw to the depths of Wastwater, Lake District weekend breaks comprise the best of England’s green and pleasant land.
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Browse the exhibits at Beamish Open Air Museum, a popular museum in Beamish. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
You can learn more about the history of Durham when you visit a well-known site such as Durham Cathedral. Visit the stunning cathedral and spas in this culturally rich area.