Attractions in Newcastle and the North East

Walk: Hart and Crimdon

STRETCHES of the Durham Coast Path and the Hart to Haswell Walkway open up fine views of the dramatic landscape changes that have taken place in recent years.

Best of both worlds at Dorman Museum exhibition

KAREN MCLAUCHLAN on new exhibitions in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool

Walk: Settle and Stainforth

SECTIONS of the Ribble Way run through limestone landscapes on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales to link the busy township of Settle with quieter settings at Stackhouse and Stainforth.

mima celebrates third birthday

MIDDLESBROUGH’S mima will be blowing out the candles on Wednesday as the town centre gallery turns three.

Walk: Knaresborough and Gallow Hill

WELL marked routes thread through open countryside between Knaresborough and Harrogate to offer fine views along the Nidd Gorge.

Review: Jesmond Dene House Hotel and Restaurant, Newcastle

Adam Jupp enjoys a weekend break without having to travel too far away

Go Ape at Matfen

Ever fancied swinging from tree to tree like a real life Tarzan? Well now you can. AMY HUNT finds a thrilling way to spend a day

The World Famous Pyrotechnics Company, Trinity Gardens, Stockton

IT may have been the most unlikely setting for fireworks, but The Church of the Holy Trinity was lit up on Sunday night with both power and glory

Walking With Dinosaurs, Metro Radio Arena

TIME flies past when you’re having fun - and last night we travelled 200 million years in little over an hour an a half

Walking With Dinosaurs

Entertainment Editor GORDON BARR previews Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular

English Heritage: Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village

Wharram flourished as a village between the 12th and 14th centuries.

Half Day Course

The Half Day Course is an introductory level to the sport of falconry.

Full Day Course

An extended experience of falconry, with the opportunity to fly a hawk.

English Heritage: Planetrees Roman Wall

English Heritage: Bowes Castle

The ruins of Bowes Castle feature a 12th century tower keep.