- The sturdy coasters are three and a half inches square and will wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Lindisfarne Priory
Now no more than a ruin, this once majestic Priory was built by the ancient monks nearly 1400 years ago.
Bamburgh
Overlooking a magnificent stretch of coastline, this is probably the most iconic of the Northumbrian Castles.
Lindisfarne Castle
This 16th century fortification is the only castle in Northumberland lying off shore.
Cullercoats
Nestled between Whitley Bay and Tynemouth, this picturesque bay has a history all of its own.
Tynemouth
The Priory has overlooked the mouth of the river since it was founded in the 7th Century.
St. Mary's
The lighthouse is no longer operational but nevertheless retains its charm.
Millennium Bridge
When it was erected at the turn of the Century, it gave the Quayside between Newcastle and Gateshead a completely new look.
The Tyne Bridge
Not the oldest, but surely the most iconic of all the bridges at Newcastle.
The Keep
A 12th century fortification that gave Newcastle it's name.
Warkworth Castle
Now a ruined medieval castle, it occupies a loop in the river Coquet.
Alnwick Castle
Built shortly after the Norman Conquest, this magnificent castle is the seat of the Duke of Northumberland.
Fish Quay
Tucked into the north bank of the river Tyne, this once bustling fish quay is still fully operative.
Riverside
A slightly contrived image showing the Baltic Arts Centre & The Sage, Gateshead as well as several of the bridges over the river.
Hexham
The Abbey and Sele are at the heart of this Northumbrian Market Town.
Beadnell Harbour
Although this quaint harbour is situated on the east coast, its mouth is actually westward facing.
Seahouses
This quaint harbour is always a popular tourist spot.
Theatre Royal
Situated in the famous Newcastle Grey Street, this magnificent Theatre building is a stunning exapmle of Richard Grainger's architecture.
Durham
Overlooking the river Wear in the centre of Durham City.