The North East

The Farne Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Northumberland. Home to thousands of seals, puffins and over 100,000 seabirds that call our special place home each year. Though, people have been living on the islands for centuries; hermits, monks, lighthouse keepers, soldiers and even shipwrecked sailors. An amazing place to visit for nature lovers and historians alike, here's your ultimate guide to visiting The Farne Islands!

Saltburn-by-the-Sea, commonly referred to as Saltburn, is a seaside town that lies within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire. This delightful coastal town bestows plenty of Victorian charm and thrills. There’s plenty to entertain in Saltburn so if you’re planning a trip, we’ve got you covered with all the best spots to hit! 

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no better gift than something that reminds you of your brilliant home, the North East. We’re a small indie business dedicated to bringing you the best of the best when it comes to Northern artists and creatives - they all make such amazing gifts so here’s our little list of favourites! 

If there’s one place you need to visit within the North East, it’s Bamburgh and Seahouses! Stunning, traditional seaside villages packed with gift shops, ice cream kiosks and cafes. If you were going to picture a traditional British seaside town in your head, this is what you would imagine. If you’re planning a trip, here’s your ultimate guide!

The North East is full of beauty, both natural and man-made, it’s fair to say that the entire region is picture perfect. With that being said, it’s jam packed with stunning places perfect for photography lovers - so whether you’re an amateur or a professional, here are some incredible places to add to your snap list.

How could we do a series talking about places to visit in the North East without mentioning Durham?! Easily one of the loveliest places in the North, Durham brings in a lot of tourism each year. Today I’m giving you the ultimate guide to making your way around Durham.

One thing I always love doing is learning all about the history of the North East - it’s always important to learn about where you come from and what’s better is it can sometimes lead to a really great day out! Today I’m recommending 5 incredible historic sites that you should visit in 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.