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Free Entry Voucher for National Trust Properties

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There are several National Trust properties in the North East and the voucher below entitles a family of four – one adult and three children under 18 free entry to a National Trust property (excludes bank holiday weekends).

The National Trust Souter Lighthouse

Several National Trust properties in the North East are excluded from the offer…

Dunstanburgh Castle in Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3TT; Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NN and the Farne Islands.

The National Trust free entry voucher is valid nationally but if you are staying at our guest house the National Trust properties closest to our bed and breakfast accommodation are…

Cherryburn, Station Bank, Stocksfield, NE43 7DD.
Cottage and farmhouse, the birthplace of Thomas Bewick.

Thomas Bewick is perhaps Northumberland’s greatest artist.

A wood engraver and naturalist who revolutionised print art in Georgian England.

Discover his tiny birthplace cottage and farmyard with glorious views over the Tyne Valley, plus a traditional 19th-century farmhouse, the later home of the Bewick family, with an unrivalled collection of his work and an exhibition about his life.

Follow Bewick’s wood blocks on their journey to the print room, where regular Sunday afternoon demonstrations bring alive this intricate craft, or explore the delightful cottage gardens, farmyard and paddock walk, perfect for picnicking or playing with the kids.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Cherryburn, Stocksfield, NE43 7DD (opens in a new window).

Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PX.
Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and woodland – the wonder of its age.

Enter the world of Lord Armstrong – Victorian inventor, innovator and landscape genius.

Cragside house was truly a wonder of its age.

Discover the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity.

It is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working.

The gardens are incredible.

One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the Iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the formal garden.

Children will love our adventure play area and exploring Nelly’s Labyrinth, a network of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of rhododendron forest.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PX (opens in a new window).

George Stephenson’s Birthplace, Wylam, NE41 8BP.
Birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer.

Discover the humble birthplace of great railway pioneer, George Stephenson, whose entire family lived in just one room.

Our costumed guide tells the story of how challenging life was for mining families, like George’s, that once crammed into this now charming little stone cottage, nestled in a pretty garden near the River Tyne.

Full National Trust property information can be found here George Stephenson’s Birthplace, Wylam, NE41 8BP (opens in a new window).

Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE16 6BG.
Stunning 18th-century landscape garden and haven for nature.

A taste of the country on the edge of the city.

Discover fine Derwent Valley views, winding paths and refreshing open spaces while exploring our elegant buildings and ruins.

Gibside is a Georgian ‘grand design’ on a spectacular scale.

The vision of coal baron George Bowes, the Palladian chapel is an architectural masterpiece, the stable block is a vibrant learning and discovery centre, and the once grand hall is now a dramatic shell.

Gibside is also a haven for wildlife with red kites often circling in the skies above.

After centuries of decline, we’re restoring Gibside for people and nature.

Come for events every weekend, escape along the avenue for miles of tranquil walks and picnic spots or enjoy family fun at our adventure play area and woodland play trail.

Food also runs through Gibside’s veins, whether in our bustling walled garden, café, local farm shop or twice monthly farmers market.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE16 6BG (opens in a new window).

Holy Jesus Hospital, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AS.
An extraordinary mix of architecture from over seven centuries.

The Holy Jesus Hospital survives amid 1960’s city-centre developments, displaying features from all periods of its 700-year existence.

The National Trust’s Inner City Project is now based here, working to provide opportunities for inner-city dwellers to gain access to and enjoy the countryside on their doorstep.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Holy Jesus Hospital, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AS (opens in a new window).

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SH.
Romantic 16th-century castle with spectacular views.

Location has always been the main attraction for the owners and occupiers of Lindisfarne Castle.

From a former fort to the holiday home of a wealthy Edwardian bachelor seeking a quiet retreat from London, the idyllic location of the Castle has intrigued and inspired for centuries.

The renovation by Arts and Crafts architect Edwin Lutyens both hides and emphasises the old fort, all the while overlooking Gertrude Jekyll’s enchanting walled garden and the unexpected grandeur of the Lime Kilns, an imposing and striking reminder of Lindisfarne’s industrial past.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SH (opens in a new window).

Ormesby Hall, Ladgate Lane, near Middlesbrough, TS3 0SR.
The Pennyman family’s intimate 18th-century mansion.

Home of the Pennyman family for nearly 400 years, this classic Georgian mansion, with its Victorian kitchen and laundry, attractive gardens and estate walks, provides lively resources for local schools and community groups, and a unique venue for wedding ceremonies and corporate events.

Experience the spirit of the intimate home of Colonel Jim Pennyman, the last of the Pennyman line, and his arts-loving wife Ruth, as well as the stylish legacy of the 18th-century character ‘Wicked’ Sir James Pennyman – so named because of his extravagant lifestyle and his gambling with the family fortune.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Ormesby Hall, Ladgate Lane, near Middlesbrough, TS3 0SR (opens in a new window).

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Sunderland, SR6 7NH.
A marvel of its age.

Souter is a special place all year round and was the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity.

Opened in 1871, decommissioned in 1988, the National Trust acquired it and opened it to the public in 1990.

Souter remains an iconic beacon, hooped in red and white and standing proud on the coastline midway between the River Tyne and the River Wear.

The Leas is a two and a half mile stretch of magnesian limestone cliffs, wave-cut foreshore and coastal grassland.

The cliffs and rock stacks of Marsden Bay are home to nesting Kittiwakes, Fulmar, Cormorants, Shags and Guillemots.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Sunderland, SR6 7NH (opens in a new window).

Wallington, Cambo, near Morpeth, NE61 4AR.
Magnificent estate where politics and play came together in the heart of Northumberland.

Discover Wallington, much-loved home to generations of the unconventional Trevelyan family.

Visit the impressive, yet friendly house, and explore the history of Northumberland in the huge pre-Raphaelite paintings around the remarkable Central Hall.

Be inspired by the beautiful furniture, family paintings and treasured collections.

The Trevelyans loved being outdoors and close to nature and the house is surrounded by an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland, just waiting to be explored.

There is even a beautiful walled garden hidden in the woods, a colourful haven of tranquillity in all seasons.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Wallington, Cambo, near Morpeth, NE61 4AR (opens in a new window).

Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7LE.
Manor house associated with the family of George Washington, first president of the USA.

At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War.

The building incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington’s direct ancestors, and it is from here that the family took their surname of ‘Washington’.

Much used and loved by local schools and community groups, including a hugely supportive Friends organisation, the Old Hall is also popular with couples wanting intimate wedding ceremonies and companies organising corporate events.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7LE (opens in a new window).

Seaton Delaval Hall, The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, NE26 4QR.
More than a great house, it is a truly amazing place.

Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house set in its own estate with lovely gardens and a fine collection; yet it is also much more.

It is a signpost pointing to the diverse history of a family which acquired land here in the late 11th century.

The house occupies the site of a Norman settlement, and its original Norman chapel remains in use today.

Built between 1719 and 1730 for Admiral George Delaval, it is not only the finest house in the north east of England, but also among the finest works of its architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, one of the masters of English Baroque.

For 900 years, the estate has been a stage for drama, intrigue and romance while the surrounding landscape has fuelled industrial revolution.

The house has survived terrible fires, military occupation and potential ruin.

Now it provides an amazing space for arts, heritage and the community to come together.

Full National Trust property information can be found here Seaton Delaval Hall, The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, NE26 4QR (opens in a new window).

The National Trust voucher you need to print and take with you is below…

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Published on 22nd October 2013 20:40.

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O2 Academy Newcastle upon Tyne August 2013

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The August 2013 O2 Academy Newcastle gig listings are out.

The following gig listings poster starts from Thursday 1st August 2013…

O2 Academy Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SW Gig Listings August 2013

These concerts can be enjoyed at the O2 Academy Newcastle, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SW.

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Published on 2nd August 2013 17:23.

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O2 Academy Newcastle upon Tyne May 2013

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The May 2013 O2 Academy Newcastle gig listings are out.

The following gig listings poster starts from Thursday 23rd May 2013…

O2 Academy Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SW Gig Listings May 2013

These concerts can be enjoyed at the O2 Academy Newcastle, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SW.

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Published on 27th May 2013 16:56.

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Free Child Admission at Seven Stories

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“Some people say there are only seven stories in the world but a thousand different ways of telling them. Seven Stories is about the thousand ways.”

Seven Stories National Centre For Children's Books Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ

Seven Stories National Centre For Children’s Books can be found under the Byker Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne’s Ouseburn – 30-34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ.

Seven Stories is a great day out for the whole family, visitors can explore the amazing world of children’s books where magical words and pictures are brought to life through exhibitions, activities and special events.

Explore your own creativity through writing, illustration and crafts or uncover a world of storytelling with dressing up and dramatic fun in the Seven Stories theatre.

The Seven Stories Visitor Centre also includes an independent children’s bookshop and café with a great selection of home cooked food.

The voucher below is valid from tomorrow and enables free child admission with a paying adult.

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Published on 24th May 2013 20:26.

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Free Child Admission at Life Science Centre

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Looking for something to do with kids over the half term?

Age of the Dinosaur, a Natural History Exhibition, opens at Newcastle upon Tyne’s Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EP this Saturday 25th May 2013.

Life Science Centre Times Square Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

Age of the Dinosaur features real specimens, full-scale animatronics and stunning film footage.

See it first and for less with free child admission with every full-paying adult using the voucher below…

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Be transported back to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Age of the Dinosaur, a Natural History Museum exhibition, gives you a glimpse of life as it was 65 million years ago.

Featuring around 50 real specimens, realistic models, CGI, full-scale animatronics and stunning film footage, Age of the Dinosaur paints an evocative picture and tells a compelling scientific story of a vital period in Earth’s history.

The exhibition is grounded firmly in the latest scientific theories about how dinosaurs would have looked and sounded – from the feathered coating of the Velociraptor, to the bellow of a Camarasaurus calling its mate.

A close relative of T-Rex and the creature that links birds and dinosaurs are just two of the primitive beings brought back to life.

Ultra-realistic habitats and intriguing sounds and smells add to the experience.

As you enter the exhibition, you’ll see the whole of history on a large-scale timeline from the Triassic period to the present day, before exploring Jurassic specimens that reveal the climate, biodiversity and geography of this era.

An atmospheric underwater area depicts ocean life from this period as animals, fish and ammonites swim past, and you can see specimens from the deep close up.

At the Cretaceous watering hole, strange sounds fill the air and accurate recreations of trees, plants, animals and insects complete the sensory experience.

Suddenly, there’s a dramatic stand-off between a Protoceratops and a Velociraptor.

And what’s that roaring in the distance…?

In a special discovery area, you can turn detective and learn how our planet looked in the days of the dinosaurs by interacting with exhibits and handling real specimens.

In the final part of the exhibition, learn about the extinction of the dinosaurs, travel forwards in time to the present day, and imagine what the world will be like in 65 million years.

What kind of animals will roam the Earth then?

The Life Science Centre can be found at Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP adjacent to Central Station, 20 minutes journey time to and from our bed and breakfast accommodation.

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Published on 24th May 2013 16:42.

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