A trip to the North East is a real adventure. From vibrant cities, wild and beautiful Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to little towns and villages, the North East is a breathtaking array of things to see and do.
Take a look at our Town Guides for the North East below for visitor information and offers, and check out our regional timetables to see how easy it is to get around the North East on an Arriva Bus.
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Whether it's the majestic castle, pretty Alnwick Garden or quaint streets in the town itself, there's plenty to do on an Arriva bus trip.
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Bamburgh, set within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is famous for medieval history and is stunning location, making it a great day out on an Arriva bus.
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Barnard Castle - 'Barney' - is a working market town with a flourishing market held every Wednesday, in addition to several other things to see and do in the town.
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The walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is favourite holiday resort for many, and offers a great deal of attractions for both day trippers and longer holidaymakers.
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Bishop Auckland is County Durham's Best Kept Secret, with a range of things to do in and around the town for both countryside enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.
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Brampton offers a number of things to see and do for the day visitor, including many walks in the local countryside.
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Carlisle is a busy market town in the far north east of England. Famous for its railway, the city also has a number of things to see and do for the Arriva Bus tripper.
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There's a surprising variety of things to do in Corbridge, which is known for its quaintness and unique boutique shops, but also has a number of heritage attractions that represent the town's long history.
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Darlington is best known as being the birthplace of railways, and there are various things to see and do relating to this heritage as well as other attractions.
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Durham is a historic cathedral city, famed for its stunning architecture, university and riverside. There is plenty to keep you busy on an Arriva day out.
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Hexham is a historic, bustling town in the heart of the Tyne Valley, named as England's favourite market town by Country Life magazine. Hexham is a base for the surrounding area but the town is a great day out in its own right.
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Middlesbrough was founded during, and grew up out of the Industrial Revolution. Although urban, the town boasts seven conservation areas and a number of attractions to visit on an Arriva bus.
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Newcastle and neighbouring Gateshead, just across the Tyne, have it all - shopping, history and a huge array of leisure opportunities.
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Redcar originated as a fishing village around 700 years ago. Today it is a popular seaside resort offering a range of things to see and do for visitors.
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Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. Head to the coast on an Arriva bus for a relaxing trip to the seaside.
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Seahouses is located north of Alnwick. Set within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Seahouses is a popular village which attracts many visitors each year.
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Tynemouth has been a fashionable place to swim in the sea since the 18th century, but it also has a number of other attractions in case it is just that little bit too cold!
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Warkworth is surprisingly vibrant for a town its size, with a good range of things to see and do on an Arriva Bus trip.
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Whitby is best known as the inspiration for Bram Stoker's famous novel, Dracula, but it has many other attractions besides the Gothic connection to keep visitors entertained on an Arriva day out.