Places to Visit Near Newcastle
Airport
Newcastle airport is surrounded by
beautiful countryside and some of the prettiest market towns
in the country. Listed below are a few which you may wish
to visit on your way to the airport car park to break up your
journey.
Berwick upon Tweed
England's most northerly town sits
midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle, and is dramatically
perched at the mouth of the River Tweed
Morpeth
This traditional market town stands
in open countryside on the River Wansbeck, midway between
Newcastle-upon Tyne and the Scottish Borders
Guisborough
The historic market town of Guisborough
is billed as the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors
Haltwhistle
This traditional market town in the
border county of Northumbeland is popular with those wishing
to explore Roman heritage and natural scenery
Hexham
Situated near major tourist attractions
like Hadrian's Wall and Kielder Water, the historic market
town of Hexham is popular with many
Wear Valley
Wear Valley comprises the valley
of the River Wear from its source in Wearhead, the delightful
Dales villages to the major town of Bishop Auckland
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle and Middleton-in-Teesdale
are market towns in Teesdale, County Durham. Beautiful and
unspoilt, there's a host of attractions here
Seahouses
Situated on the Northumberland coast,
Seahouses is the prefect base to explore this magnificent
part of England
Alnwick
Alnwick lies in the heart of Northumberland.
Click here to find out more about this historic market town
Prudhoe
The castle town of Prudhoe is the
gateway to the green and pleasant land of Tynedale.
Amble
The small fishing port of Amble sits
at the mouth of the River Coquet, an area of outstanding natural
beauty.