The UK’s largest light festival returns to Durham in 2023 with a promise of being better than ever. To help plan your visit or inspire you to attend, this is my guide to Lumiere. Every two years, on four cold, dark nights of November, the… Read More »A Guide To Lumiere: Durham’s Light Festival [2023]
Tynemouth is a surprising gem on the North-East’s coastline making it a must-visit for both locals and those from further afield. To help inspire your next trip, these are the most incredible things to do in Tynemouth. For those of us lucky enough to live… Read More »13 Brilliant Things To Do In Tynemouth
Probably the best and most-famous open air museum in the UK, Beamish Museum depicts life in the North-East of England from the 1820’s through to the 1950’s. This guide will take you through spending a day at Beamish Museum. In the green rolling hills of… Read More »The Perfect Day at Beamish Museum, Durham
A short walk from Durham’s city centre, lies a little secret garden and medieval hall. Now a National Trust property, I’ll guide you through a trip to Crook Hall Gardens Crook Hall Gardens has been a long standing favourite of visitors to Durham for many… Read More »A Trip to Crook Hall Gardens in Durham
Whilst a relatively small city, Durham certainly packs a punch when it comes to eating out. If you’re looking to plan ahead or stuck for where to eat tonight, let me show you the best places to eat in Durham. I’ve now lived just outside… Read More »The 11 Best Places to Eat in Durham’s City Centre
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is without doubt one of the must-visit places in Northumberland. This tiny tidal island is home to an iconic castle, a ruined priory and plenty of cafes. Oh and it’s a place famed for its religious history. On the wild… Read More »Visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland
Along the Northumbrian Coast near Beadnell you’ll find the most stunning cabins of all; Trees at Tughall. Trust me you don’t want to miss this one! I’m very excited to be writing about what I assure you is one of the best cabin experiences in… Read More »Trees at Tughall: Minimalist Heaven on the Northumberland Coast
From a flat white at Flat White to fluffy pancakes overlooking the River Wear, this is my guide to the best cafes in Durham. As I explained in this post pulling together the best cafes up in Newcastle, I am now somehow a coffee drinker.… Read More »6 Best Cafes in Durham
I recently had a quick sneak peak at the Park Head Hotel in Bishop Auckland and it’s time to show you exactly what’s on offer ahead of its 1st February opening. The regeneration of Bishop Auckland continues with the iconic Park Head Hotel receiving the… Read More »A Sneak Peak at the Park Head Hotel in Bishop Auckland
No, this is not California but one of Northumberland’s many secrets. Let’s explore the Giant Redwoods of Minsteracres. If I told you that you could find over 100 giant Californian redwood trees here in the North East of England, I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t believe… Read More »The Giant Redwoods of Minsteracres, Northumberland