Top North East England Outdoor Activities

Forget hours of independent research and explore Newcastle-upon-Tyne in an easier and more rewarding way: on a small-group guided walk. Follow a time-efficient route that reveals all the must-sees; admiring everything from the handsome Georgian architecture of Grainger Town to the China Garden, Castle Keep, and Quayside. As you walk and talk, learn history and personal insights into Newcastle’s past and present culture you’d likely miss if exploring alone.

Immerse in one of the Roman Empire’s last frontiers when you join this fascinating walking tour led by a “Roman” guide, along the Cawfields stretch of the Roman wall. Learn about the rise and fall of this UNESCO World Heritage–listed engineering wonder, why Northumberland has so many castles, and soak up glorious views of moorland, coastline and medieval villages. Numbers are capped at just 12 for an intimate and memorable experience.

A very unique activity set in the heart of the North Pennines. Armed with your specialist white water tube and accompanied by some of the most experience guides, you and your team will take on the rapids. Not just any rapids, these rapids are grade 4 and full of excitement. Don't worry, that's not just it, you will finish your day with a spectacular waterfall jump. You can expect a thorough safety briefing and progressive start to your session. This will hopefully help your confidence and maximise your experience. Our equipment is top of the range and have mobile changing facilities are available for your comfort and convenience. We will also provide you with hundreds of photos taken on waterproof cameras. Booking for a group of 6 or more? Contact us to arrange a private booking at a time and date that is convenient for you. We'll even provide your transport.

Follow in the footsteps of Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope as you explore the filming locations of the hit TV show, Vera. Take a 4-hour guided coach tour through shooting locations such as Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields and Whitley Bay. This 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.

You can expect a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where you can learn at your own pace. Qualified guides will be on hand to assist learning and provide you with plenty of fun and laughter. Our equipment is some of the best available, ensuring you have the best possible experience.

This tour is one of a kind - it is not a ghost tour. It takes you on a true crimes journey of Newcastle and explores some of the gruesome dark times in the city's history (all brought to life by your local expert). Your tour also takes you past some of the best-known places in the city but diverts to take you through some of the most hidden streets full of wonderful stories to tell!

Forget hours of independent research and explore Newcastle-upon-Tyne in an easier and more rewarding way: on a small-group guided walk. Follow a time-efficient route that reveals all the must-sees; admiring everything from the handsome Georgian architecture of Grainger Town to the China Garden, Castle Keep, and Quayside. As you walk and talk, learn history and personal insights into Newcastle’s past and present culture you’d likely miss if exploring alone.

This is a unique experience and offers a fantastic mix of city and parks within one cycling tour! Guests will love the mix of the urban and natural! Our guides are experts in their field and the regions and will bring to life all facets of this guided cycling tour!

Venue location and your arrival details A beautiful location for an enjoyable canoe experience. This section of the River Wear is well sheltered from the elements and allows us to paddle on a calm stretch of flowing water. The river is abundant with wildlife, and provides a great little haven for spotting kingfishers, otters, heron, salmon and sea trout, mute swans, muscovy ducks, great black-backed gulls, wood pigeon, and the occasional glimpse of roe deer!

We will head south over the river to Tweedmouth and Spittal before looping back over the New Bridge to take in the town on the north bank,passing several Lowry Trail boards. The route is relatively flat and uses trails as well as roads which should be suitable for most riders and bike types. The pace will be gentle and will stop regularly at points of interest where you can take photographs and your local guide will answer any questions you may have. Once you have finished your tour you will be in a great position to explore the area more in your own time,choosing your own favourite locations to revisit. A walking tour of the Elizabethan Walls is also available on request,text 07773 311 156 for details.

Spartans Academy of Krav Maga will teach you Krav Maga under the up-to-date model of Pre Fight, In Fight, Post Fight (what to do before, during and after) – avoidance, situational awareness, criminal and human behavior, UK Law Self Defence. The Krav Maga Self Defence skills, knowledge and techniques are sewn into an immaculate, scientifically planned programme to suit all abilities – each class will present you with something to practice and something new to learn.

Find Northumberland’s secret spots and hidden gems that you likely wouldn’t uncover if exploring the city alone with this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. Access the tour via a smartphone app that uses GPS, then solve clues to progress around the city. Conveniently, the tour can be started at any time according to your group’s schedule.

Save hours of research time and discover the secret parts of Newcastle that only locals know about with this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. Instead of being stuck on a tour bus, get out in the fresh air and explore the city’s highlights independently in your own time. No need to worry about sticking to a strict schedule; start the tour whenever you like.

Only company with any access to Longstone Island and Grace Darling's Lighthouse. Your skipper and tour guide, George, is current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant so you will get the best commentary possible. We are a small family run company that genuinely cares about the area.

A fun and different way to see Newcastle Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.

Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Newcastle upon Tyne. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Zombie Scavengers in Sunderland will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. Get points also by doing crazy zombie themed tasks. Survey the area and figure out how to get the most points in order to survive the apocalypse. Should you have any questions along the way, a remote host will chat with you throughout the game. Prove to the world you can survive an apocalypse in Sunderland today!

Meet your local expert & begin your Hadrian's Wall Hiking Tour at The Sill Visitor Centre in the heart of Northumberland. Experience some of the most iconic stretches of Hadrian’s Wall with fantastic panoramic views of this fabulous UNESCO World Heritage Site including the wonderful Sycamore Gap, made famous by the Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves movie. Enjoy an authentic introduction to the construction and life on Hadrian’s Wall with milecastles and turrets to explore along the way. Your local expert will have stories, anecdotes and historical references to keep you fully entertained and enlightened. The tour finishes at the National Trust’s Housesteads Roman Fort car park from where you can either choose to explore the fort or return to The Sill Visitor Centre via the official AD122 Hadrian’s Wall Bus at your leisure.

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.