The North East is chocka-block with a great range of places to visit and things to do – from museums and funfairs to coastal views and National Trust spots.
There’s no time like the present to further explore the region and make the trip to some new attractions.
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But if you haven’t yet decided where to go, we turned to the readers to shout out their favourite tourist spots for a visit with the family.
Needless to say, the following places are just a small taste of what our fantastic North East has to offer. Who knows, you could find a new favourite during the half-term break!
Here are some of the readers’ top recommendations.
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![Thousands make the pilgrimage over the tidal causeway every summer to soak up the history - but don't forget to check the tide times before making the crossing.](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmY3NmNjMTVhLTI3MGEtNGI1Yy04MTFjLWY0MTE1NmVhY2Q1MDo5MjEwY2Q2ZS1mMzhkLTQwZmYtOGUzZC01NmViMGMyNzY3NjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland
Thousands make the pilgrimage over the tidal causeway every summer to soak up the history - but don't forget to check the tide times before making the crossing. Photo: Jane Coltman
![A must-visit for an excellent afternoon enjoying football memorabilia from all over the world. Pictured, museum founder Michael Ganley.](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmRmNjgwZmY5LTgzM2EtNDE2ZC04NDdiLTIwYWU2ZjVlNjE2ZTpmYWZhNDQ2Zi0yZGI5LTQ2ZjItOWQ3Ni04NzZhNzExMjEzMzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. The Fans Museum, Sunderland
A must-visit for an excellent afternoon enjoying football memorabilia from all over the world. Pictured, museum founder Michael Ganley. Photo: Stu Norton
![Catch a boat from Seahouses Harbour and prepare to enjoy a truly magical trip, with your eyes peeled for seals, seabirds and dolphins. Then there's the puffins when you arrive!](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjBhNzkxM2RjLTBmYTQtNDRjOS04Y2Y2LTNjZDU0YmFjM2NiNjoyMmRlZmJkOC0zYWJlLTQ1MTktODBiNi0zMjUxMTQ5NzJkNzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Farne Islands, Northumberland
Catch a boat from Seahouses Harbour and prepare to enjoy a truly magical trip, with your eyes peeled for seals, seabirds and dolphins. Then there's the puffins when you arrive! Photo: Jane Coltman
![There is plenty to explore at this Grade II-listed manor house, pictured, and adjoining Anglo Saxon farm and village. Don't forget refreshments at Hive Coffee!](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjc0ZjI0MWNhLTBkODgtNDJiNS1iMDI5LTgwNDU1MmJhMzYwOTo0NWQyNjc0Zi1lYzlhLTQyM2MtOGY1MC00NDAwOTY4MWVlOWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Jarrow Hall, South Tyneside
There is plenty to explore at this Grade II-listed manor house, pictured, and adjoining Anglo Saxon farm and village. Don't forget refreshments at Hive Coffee! Photo: Tim Richardson