The North East

We appreciate that not everyone is a city person, I personally love the city but I agree that sometimes it's lovely to get away somewhere a little more...calm!  And the North East is brimming with quaint little villages - so whether you're looking for an adventure or simply someplace to relax for the weekend, here are a few of our top picks of villages to visit in the North East!

Another day, another dreamy North East location. Today we’re giving you a little guide on what to do in Corbridge, a cute little village in the heart of Northumberland. It’s surrounded by stunning, countryside views and still just 16 miles from Newcastle City Centre, it’s a great place for a day-trip or weekend getaway. Keep on reading to discover all the best things to do there!

Growing up I always found beach days To be the best days; walking on the hot sand, eating ice-cream and having a little paddle in the ocean...who doesn’t love that? And we have one of the most beautiful coastlines here in the North east. Today I’m sharing with you the top 5 best beaches to visit in the North East - better get packing those beach towels! 

A couple of nights away always does us the power of good and with a busy summer ahead with it once again a year of staycationing we needed a mini break to recharge ourselves. Now as you all know we love a quirky getaway around our wonderful region. We've stayed in Shepherd's Huts to narrowboats in a field but a horse box? That's certainly something we were never expecting....

We absolutely love where we live and if we're honest we definitely think some of the best places to visit during summer are right here on our very own doorstep. We’re starting a new series where we go through different locations within the North East and tell you all there is to do there. So whether you’re a local or a visitor looking for a weekend trip away, here’s some tips on what to do and where to go - starting with: Tynemouth!

I don’t know about you, but when I think of England one of the first things that comes to mind are our castles surrounded by stunning countryside views. We may be a small island, but we’re rich in history...the kings and queens of our past, the battles they fought, it’s all encapsulated in our fairytale-like castles and fearsome fortresses...

Thanks to three Lockdowns, gyms and workplaces being shut and insatiable boredom, I've spent the last year scavenging Whitley Bay for new Lockdown-friendly hobbies. It all started with long dog walks-turned-hikes and finished with open water swimming. But now that we FINALLY see an end in sight, I've been trying out some more out-of-the-box activities...

 

Both of us love Corbridge. It’s always been one of a favourite places to enjoy a day out and indeed our very first blog post was about the village. It’s a very special village in such beautiful surroundings. It has a wonderful array of vibrant independent businesses and we would never have dreamt a few years ago that we would be joining these fabulous independents. 

The first official day out in 2021! Join me for this week's blog where I'm visiting the beautiful seaside town, Seahouses.

This blog will be the first in the mini-series 'Summer Is Coming' where we list the best places to eat, drink, visit and enjoy in the North East, take a look for some staycation inspiration. 

An insider chat with Gary Dall, the man behind one of the most revolutionary restaurants in Whitley Bay, The Roxburgh.

If you're asking yourself 'should I start open water swimming?' this blog will probably put you off. For this slightly different blog I've tried swimming in the North Sea (in February) so you don't have to, have a read to find out how I got on.

When things feel COVID-safe enough for you, you may want to venture further out in your car to more remote areas to enjoy longer walks and a much-needed change of scenery. Though many usual walking routes on the National Trust may be temporarily closed due to the Lockdown, we’ve got one of our favourite countryside trails here for you to enjoy.

Print out or step-by-step walking guide or write it out and prepare for your walk, but remember to wrap up warm!