Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in North East England (Updated 2026)

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
The tour takes you around some of the more interesting sights of the beautiful city of Newcastle. On it you will hear about the history...
$40

PLEASE NOTE THAT START TIMES FOR EACH WALK ARE DIFFERENT DUE TO THE TIDES AND YOU WILL BE SENT THE START TIME FOR YOUR CHOSEN...
$43

Join us for a tour around the fascinating remains of Old Newcastle, including free entry to Newcastle Castle! This tour will bring to life the...
$31

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...
$34

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...
$40

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
This tour is one of a kind - it is not a ghost tour. It takes you on a true crimes journey of Newcastle and...
$32

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...
$121

Experience an amazing insight into Newcastle - a rounded story giving you all the highlights, little quirks and fascinating introduction to this amazing city we...
$32

This walking tour brings the ever changing heritage and culture into life. It explains the history as well as the future developments....
$40

Newcastle beer or prosecco bike tour
One and Only Beer Bike in Newcastle. We offer the best Beer Bike service in Newcastle. Our ORIGINAL Newcastle BEER BIKE is the most comfortable...
$605

Gruesome Tour of Hexham
Beautiful Hexham’s Ugly Past - Guided Walking Tour “Fascinating to learn just how stinky/violent this picturesque market town was.” “Would totally recommend this if you’ve...
$13

‘Votes For Women - The Power of Protest’ Guided Walking Tour. "Recommend the tour to anyone!" "Brilliant evening" "100% recommend this" "Highly recommend!!" ”Brought the...
$24

Experience the city of Newcastle (and Gateshead) in a new light - gone are the days of industry & depression - the city today is...
$303

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...
$25

Join us for an unforgettable guided walk along one of the most spectacular stretches of Hadrian's Wall. Starting at The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre,...
$67

Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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...
$61

In this Private Tour we will visit one of the greatest & largest museums in the world. With over 300,000 objects set out in 350...
$269

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...
$108

During this two-hour tour in Italian and English, you will explore Newcastle's city centre with its New Gothic, Neoclassical, Brutalist, and Georgian buildings and learn...
$39

Newcastle Street Food Tour
Experience a culinary and historic journey of Newcastle. You’ll sample a spectrum of mouth-watering flavours that make up this unique city with influences from British,...
$93

A day tour to one of the most beautiful and historic small cities in Britain. Famous for its magnificent cathedral, castle, winding streets and old...
$175

