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Welcome to North East England

A warm welcome awaits you in North East England, officially England’s most tranquil region.

Stretching from the breathtaking Cheviot Hills in England’s border country down to the stunning Tees Valley, the region is immersed in history and heritage, offers spectacular coastlines and countryside and flourishes with city culture.

North East England boasts two World Heritage Sites; Durham Castle and Cathedral and Hadrian’s Wall and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the Northumberland Coast and the North Pennines.

And if that wasn’t enough, the region has also received high praise from prestigious travel guide Lonely Planet. The new edition of the Lonely Planet Bluelist 2008 has named North East England as a must-see destination. The region is one of only 30 places around the world to make it into the “Go-List” section – a chapter dedicated to highlighting the up-and-coming destinations in the influential guide.

The book praises North East England, describing it as “the most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England”, with the region’s rejuvenated cities, fascinating history as well as the dramatic Northumberland wilderness identified among the region’s biggest draws.

And with two airports and a busy port with regular services from Europe, North East England is easily accessed and its compact nature means everything is in easy reach when you arrive.

So whether you’re looking for action and adventure, award-winning attractions and accommodation, vibrant cities or stunning scenery, North East England has it all. Click below to find out more:

County Durham                        Tees Valley

Northumberland                       Tyne & Wear

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