This 13th century Grade I listed Medieval hall provides a splendid backdrop to the beautiful gardens. Indulge in a homemade cream tea in the idyllic courtyard area or relax in front of a log fire in the Georgian dining room.

This working farm allows visitors to get involved in washing the pigs, feeding the lambs or grooming the donkeys. There is also huge outdoor jumping pillow, racing car track, sandpit and a maze.

Howick Hall is a Grade II listed building, which was once the home of the Prime Minister Charles, 2nd Earl Grey, which is where the popular Earl Grey tea gets its name from.

The coast of the North East of England from Berwick in the north to Whitby and beyond in the south, has an extremely rich maritime, historic and cultural heritage and was once one of the principal shipbuilding areas in the UK