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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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The Kirkham at Fifty Two is an independent self-catering holiday home in City of Durham.
2 Bed in Lamesley is an independent self-catering holiday home in Lamesley.
Affordable Contractor Rooms Sunderland Ryhope is an independent stay in New Silksworth.
Whinstone Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Embleton.
The Stables at The Black Horse is an independent stay in Willington.
Jakes en suite room near James cook is an independent self-catering apartment in Middlesbrough.
Hidden Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Yarm.
Tawaw Bungalow South Shields is an independent self-catering holiday home in South Shields.
Mains Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Consett.
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.