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Northumberland and County Durham: one of the quietest, wildest coastlines in England, with castles and countryside to match. Northumberland alone has more castles than any other English county, a legacy of centuries sitting right on a contested border. It's also some of the darkest, clearest night sky in England, and genuinely under-visited relative to how much is here.
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Tees Valley B&B is an independent bed and breakfast in Stockton-on-Tees.
The Pines Guest House is an independent guesthouse in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Harbottle Lodge is an independent stay in Morpeth.
Sporting Lodge Inn Middlesbrough is an independent stay in Stockton-on-Tees.
The Manor House - B&B is an independent bed and breakfast in Berwick.
Bow House Guest House is an independent guesthouse in Alnwick.
Birdsong Cottage B&B is an independent bed and breakfast in Alnwick.
Oak Tree Inn is an independent stay in Stanley.
The Acorn Guest House is an independent guesthouse in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Backstone Bank Farmhouse is an independent farmhouse in Bishop Auckland.
What's on, attractions and getting around North East, from the official tourist boards.
The emergency number across the whole of the UK, including every region here, is 999.
NHS healthcare is available region-wide. For anything non-urgent, most areas also have NHS 111 for advice over the phone.
Queueing is taken seriously nationwide, and a service charge or a rounded-up bill (roughly 10-12.5%) is the norm at sit-down restaurants, though never compulsory.