Hi, if you’re coming down during the summer I would recommend you try and make it for our annual Jets and Jeeps event on 16th & 17th July (watch out for more details etc).

As regards to other attractions the ones already mentioned are mostly good despite one or two bad experiences at certain places but that was mainly due to a ridiculous visitor who virtually assaulted one of the party.

Washington Old Hall, I haven’t been to but have heard very good things about – incidentally via car its only really 5-7mins max depending on traffic. Also Washington F-Pit is a similar distance away also supposed to be a good place to visit.

On a similar note you have Woodhorn Colliery about 30-40minutes up the A19 which I can confirm is a really excellent attraction and well worth a visit (after NEAM of course ;)) they have a little light railway etc nearby as well.

On the Roman fort line you have Segadunum :confused: which is the most easterly point of Hadrian’s Wall, just on the other side of the Tyne Tunnel. With the Arbia supply depot on the south side of the river.

Souter Lighthouse and St. Mary’s Lighthouse are also other decent visits.

Alex