North East England is one of nine official regions of England .

The region covers an area of 8,592 km2 (3,317 square miles) and in 2019 had a recorded population of nearly 2.7 million. There are four counties in the region: County Durham; Tyne and Wear; Northumberland and part of North Yorkshire.

The largest settlements are Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Gateshead and Darlington.

There are three conurbations in the region: Tyneside (Newcastle upon Tyne’s greater metropolitan area); Wearside (centred on Sunderland); and Teesside (a merger of urban areas in north North Yorkshire and south County Durham).

Only three settlements in the region have city status: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Durham.

Museums, Stately Homes, Castles & Exhibitions

The White Swan, Alnwick The White Swan Hotel is a charming 300 year old coaching inn, set in the heart of the historic market town...
Duration 5 Days
£720
Next Departures 13/07/2026 (Available)

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The White Swan, Alnwick The White Swan Hotel is a charming 300 year old coaching inn, set in the heart of the historic market town...
Duration 5 Days
£720
Next Departures 13/07/2026 (Available)