Northeast England Overview

Framed by Scotland and the North Sea, the northeast is England’s best-kept secret. Although less traveled, this corner of the country has something for everyone, from the notorious nightlife of Newcastle to the idyllic wildlife of Northumberland. Hadrian’s Wall marks a history of skirmishes with fierce northern neighbors, and the area’s national parks hold some of the most rugged, remote countryside in England. While the principal urban areas of Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear grew out of the wool and coal industries, today the refurbished city centers welcome visitors with a wealth of art and culture.

Admire York and its colossal Gothic cathedral, which contains the largest medieval glass window in the world.
Party in the famed nightclubs of Newcastle, home to crowded dance floors, lively locals, and legendary brown ale.
Investigate the remains of Hadrian’s Wall , which once delineated the northernmost border of the Roman Empire.

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