Newcastle, Gateshead & the North Tyneside coast

Expert author, Gemma Hall, shares her picks of the best accommodation in Newcastle, Gateshead and along the North Tyneside Coast.

Walking/cycling from Alston to the source of the Tyne

Walk or cycle to the source of the Tyne and explore the moorland and waterfalls of the North Pennines.

Inside the Rennington Scarecrow Festival

Gemma Hall finds out more about this fun bank holiday festival.

Craster, Howick Hall & beach circular walk

This Northumberland coastal walk has it all: woodland, historic gardens, beautiful beaches and a stop for afternoon tea!

Walking to Gibside from Tyneside

Gemma Hall takes a family-friendly walk through the Derwent Walk Country Park.

Rapper sword dancing. It’s not what you think.

Gemma Hall finds out more about this traditional form of dancing still popular in the North East.

What animals live in the valley?

Gemma Hall talks waders, wagtails and whaups. 

Best British churches

Some people go to church, others go to churches.