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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland

The Life Science Centre, Newcastle

One of Newcastle's most popular attractions, the Life Science Centre successfully balances fun with education. Admission is £6.95 for adults and £4.50 for the kids every day from 10am till 6pm. On Sunday the centre closes an hour later at 6pm. For more information call 0191 2438223 or go to www.lifescience.org.uk

Gibside, Burnopfield

Gibside is one of the North East's finest stretches of countryside with forests, rivers and glorious open spaces. Admission is £3.50 for adults and £2 for the kids every day except Monday 10am till 6pm. In the winter months Gibside closes much earlier at 3.30pm. For more information call 01207 541820 or go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Attractions in neighbouring counties

Why not try the many things to do in Southern Scotland

You could also opt for one of the numerous wonderful days out in Durham

Alternatively, you could explore the countless places to go in Central Scotland.

Or maybe, the great many things to do in Cumbria are more to your liking.

And finally, you could explore the dozens of attractions in Northumberland.