JUST because the weather has turned, doesn’t mean you can’t visit the UK coastline. The Sun Travel team have revealed their favourite seaside destinations across the country that are still great to visit in the winter. 6 We’ve rounded up our favourite seasides you can still visit in the winterCredit: Alamy Seahouses, Northumberland The historic … Read more
DESPITE this summer’s dreadful weather, many of us are still planning trips to the seaside to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Luckily in Scotland we have lots beautiful beachside places to choose from, giving us plenty of choice for staycations and days out. 7 Rainbow over the water at West Sands beach … Read more
THERE can’t be many pubs that boast their own planetarium, but that is exactly what I found when I went to Northumberland in search of the Northern Lights. The hamlet of Twice Brewed is twice blessed, home to a state-of-the-art youth hostel and visitor centre with views of Hadrian’s Wall, while the inn next-door offers … Read more
Archaeologists in the UK are claiming that the Romans may have brought bedbugs to the country. The claims have been made by the archaeologists working at Vindolanda, a Roman garrison site located south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Vindolanda is one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in Europe, with live excavations taking place … Read more
AFFORDABLE fun can be found in every picturesque corner of the North East with a windswept coastline that is perfect for scenic walks and bargain grub from markets. If you want to be close to those coastal walking paths and sandy shores, Parkdean Resorts’ Creswell Towers in Northumberland is close to a sandy shore. 2 … Read more
