If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2025 is to make sure you get out and explore all that the North East has to offer, here’s the ultimate list of attractions to give you inspiration.
These are some of the top “hidden gem” spots that have been voted among the best days out in the region by visitors on Tripadvisor. There’s something to suit whatever you’re searching for, whether you want to step back in time with a trip to an ancient castle or historic house, or get out in nature with a trail through a picturesque park.
There are plenty of more unusual options on the list too, including the chance to handle birds of prey, explore underneath the streets of Newcastle, or even get a glimpse into the life of a Roman soldier.
If new experiences are top of your 2025 bucket list, you couldn’t be in a better place to expand your horizons than the North East, with the region home to attractions that draw in visitors from all over the globe – from one of Europe’s most significant archaeological sites to a world-renowned dark skies observatory.
Make your way through the list this year to get up close to a snow leopard, explore the UK’s most haunted castle, take a trip on a vintage steam train, and loads more. Here are the North East attractions that have been branded a must-visit by Tripadvisor reviewers.