Beamish, The North of

Britain&8217;s Best Museum Period Living & Traditional Homes &8216;2005 Best of British Awards&8217; and &8216;Living Museum of the Year 2004&8217; Good Britain Guide, Beamish is one of the region&8217;s leading tourist attractions. It vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early…
Distance: 9.4 miles away

Life Science Centre

Uncover the secrets of life at The Life Science Centre, which takes visitors on an exciting hands‐on journey through the life sciences. At the Life Science Centre, discover just how truly amazing life is. Explore where life comes from and how it works. Meet your 4 billion…
Distance: 9.6 miles away

Causey Arch

World's oldest surviving railway bridge built 1725‐1926, standing 80 feet above a wooded gorge. Picnic area with replica 18th Century coal waggon. Tanfield Railway runs between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield.Open: Throughout the year ‐ normally locked at dusk.…
Distance: 7 miles away

Corbridge Roman Site and

Extensive remains include Stanegate Road and impressive granaries.Open: All year round but check for winter opening.…
Distance: 6.9 miles away

Durham Heritage Centre and

Local history museum in historic church telling Durham's story from 10th Century. Displays, models, artefacts and hands‐on activities. Changing exhibitions, videos, brass rubbing and shop.Open: April, May & Oct, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2pm ‐ 4.30pm, June daily 2pm ‐ 4.30pm, July, August…
Distance: 14.9 miles away

Newcastle University

The Museum of Antiquities is the principal museum of archaeology in north east England. Its visitors are those who wish to know more about the history of the region, especially Hadrian's Wall and the Roman frontier. It has a renowned collection of artefacts, models and archives relating to…
Distance: 9.9 miles away

Temple of Mithras -

The Roman army first encountered the cult of Mithras in Persia modern Iran during the reign of the emperor Nero although its origins in India have been traced back to 1400 BC. One of the many mystery cults that the Romans introduced from the east, Mithraism first appealed…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

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