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From £15Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour
‘Votes For Women - The Power of Protest’ Guided Walking Tour. "Recommend the tour to anyone!" "Brilliant evening" "100% recommend this" "Highly recommend!!" ”Brought the stories to life" “So good I did it twice" Join us for a stroll through the vibrant city centre of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as we reveal a conflict which took place on our streets just a century ago. Through our expert speaker, the past will be ‘brought to life’ Hear the incredible stories of the women who fought for our right to vote. Women who took on the Government. And won. Women who changed the rules on what they were capable of. Women who were ready to die to further their cause. Get your bearings as you pass: Grey Street - England’s most beautiful street. The Bigg Market - With over 20 bars, the heart of Newcastle’s drinking culture. Newcastle Castle - Where the city’s name comes from. Always time for questions and discussion after.
From £6.04Hadrian's Wall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the Ruins
This is a self-guided audio tour (EXCLUDING ENTRY TICKET) around the ruins of Housesteads Roman Fort, one of the original forts built along Hadrian's Wall. On this tour, you'll see where soldiers and civilians lived. By the end of the tour, you'll also understand what remains of the best-preserved Roman fort in Northumberland. Please note that this tour does not include entry to the fort. It is an accompaniment to your fort visit.
From £4.50Newcastle Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Newcastle has a castle, a Roman wall, a Victorian covered market, and a bridge that could outshine any city's skyline — let the riddles introduce them all. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Newcastle upon Tyne on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Solve clues at the Grainger Market, St Nicholas Cathedral, and Newcastle Castle — Victorian commerce, medieval faith, and Norman fortitude on one walk • Go at your own pace through Newcastle with no guide and no fixed start time • Great for families, history lovers, and groups of any size Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Tyne doesn't take a day off — neither should you.
From £90Vera Tour of Northumberland TV Locations
This day tour explores the scenic coastal beauty of Northumberland iand includes places such as Amble, Warkworth, Alnmouth and Bamburgh. The tour will take you off the beaten track through the stunning beauty of Northumberland and take you to Hadrians Wall, the northern most frontier of the Roman Empire. Also the tour complements the half day Vera Tour that explores locations in and around Newcastle.
From £20Seabird & Seal Farne Islands Cruise. 1.5 hours long. Departing from Seahouses.
We are a genuine wholly-owned small family-run business that has been established for a very long time. Our boat, the Golden Gate, was purpose-built in Seahouses for the Farne Islands and in particular, Trinity House duties to the Lighthouses. George, the skipper and lighthouse attendant, has sailed around these islands for a very long time. You will receive unsurpassable commentary and quirky knowledge from him. Seasonal seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, terns etc can only be guaranteed to be seen may-July. Since Covid-19 broke, we don't aim to pack our boat fully to increase customer experience. We aim for ultimate customer satisfaction and strive to meet all customer's expectations before and after the trip.
From £140Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!
Newcastle Uon Tyne is famous around the world for amongst other things, it's great pubs, nightlife and friendly Geordie locals. In fact Newcastle has been voted as having the second best night life and in the rolled behind Rio.... and we're pretty sure they don't have our fantastic pubs! This tour isn't just a pub tour but a history tour also as we explore some of the most beautiful streets in Britain and some back lanes too and learn the incredible history whilst see some of the best sights in Britain including the castle, cathedral and much more. Visit 5 of the best pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Each pub with a special and unique history on this private guided tour with drinks included in each pub! This tour is also very popular for visitors stopping off for a day on a British or European cruise.
From £30Inner Farne National Trust Bird Sanctuary - 3 hr trip to the Farne Islands
One of the very few accessible bird colonies in the UK. Expert commentary on board by current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant. Small, family-run company that has extensive experience touring around all of the Farne Islands.
From £980Private Half Day Vera Tour of Newcastle TV Locations
Follow in the footsteps of Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope as you explore the filming locations of the hit TV show, Vera. Take a private 4-hour guided tour with your own private guide through shooting locations such as Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields and Whitley Bay. This private tour is the only one of its kind and is designed for Vera fans who want to explore the filming locations and scenery from this classic crime show.
From £302 Hour Guided Tour of Hadrian's Wall
Explore this hidden gem beautiful Northumberland on this 2 hour guided tour. Learn about the rise and fall of one of Rome’s most famous constructions at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall. This tour brings Hadrian's Wall to life, by telling you the secrets tales and anecdotes that archaeologists usually keep to themselves. You will be able to touch the 1900 year old monument and gain an understanding of why such a prominent boundary was constructed by Hadrian's soldiers. As well as visiting Hadrian's wall you will see a milecastle, walk where the soldiers walked and see the scale of the vallum defence ditch to the south of the frontier. At 1.5 miles the walk is comfortable and enjoyable. We will view each location of archaeological importance to learn more about the Romans and the local tribes.
From £95Hadrians Wall tour full day
2000 years ago Hadrians Wall was a frontier, a place where two cultures collided. Your guide will weave a narrative from both the Roman perspective and the native perspective, thereby providing both viewpoints. The Northumberland National Park makes a magnificent backdrop. Your guide will make visible a wealth of archaeology, thereby helping you discover a land with multiple layers. You will be in awe of the landscape as you walk the gentle slopes of the Whin Sill, a geological feature underpinning Hadrian’s Wall. After your walk you will visit two museums on Hadrians Wall to enhance your visit even further. This is the complete Hadrian’s Wall experience. • Full Day guided tour of Hadrian's Wall • Visit Hadrians wall and two of the best preserved Roman forts in Britain • View the beautiful landscape of Northumberland National Park • Transport is not included though it is required from Cawfields to Vindolanda and to Housesteads, contact us for taxi details if needed.
From £60Half Day Hadrian’s Wall Guided Tour
2000 years ago this was a frontier, a place where two cultures collided. Your guide can happily weave a narrative from both the Roman perspective and the native perspective, providing both viewpoints. The Romans always intended to conquer Britain. Julius Caesar wrote about the riches of the British Isles... and also of giants and monsters. While Caesar made initial contact with the peoples of Britain, a full scale invasion would take another 90 years. Political turmoil in Rome was the catalyst for the new emperor, Claudius to bring his forces to the shores of Britain, changing the country forever. Transport is not included though it is required from Cawfields to Vindolanda, contact us for taxi details if needed.
From £18.50A Silent Disco Adventure in Newcastle
Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Newcastle. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the Toon! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, it’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Newcastle!