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Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website or ring for dates and operating times.

• Type: Steam Railway
• Price: £6.00

• Place: Sunniside
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1913 887545

Small stone cottage built about 1750. Birthplace in 1781 of inventor George Stephenson. One room open to the public. Car park in Wylam village.

• Type: Historic House/Palace
• Price: £2.00

• Place: Wylam
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1661 853457

Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace to have survived in Britain.

• Type: Industrial Archaeology
• Price: No prices available

• Place: Rowlands Gill
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1912 691200

Sixteen miles of riverside and woodland walks. Also a beautiful 18thC chapel, stables and Green House to view.

• Type: Historic House/Palace
• Price: £6.00

• Place: Burnopfield
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1207 541820

The world's oldest surviving railway bridge (built 1725-26) stands over a rocky gorge. Woodland walks and access to Tanfield Railway.

• Type: Industrial Archaeology
• Price: No prices available

• Place: Stanley
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1913 833594

Displays show importance of Wylam in the history of railway development and the work of famous local railway pioneers George Stephenson, Timothy Hackworth and William Hedley.

• Type: Museum
• Price: No prices available

• Place: Wylam
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1661 852174

Turret and section of the wall 70yds to the west. Turret retains base of platform on which rested a ladder to upper floor.

• Type: Historic Site
• Price: No prices available

• Place: Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1661 831368

18thC restored working watermill with visitor centre, coffee shop, sun clock, flywheel and crankshaft. Willow house, picnic area, sensory and aquatic gardens. Renewable energy.

• Type: Water Mill
• Price: £2.50

• Place: Blaydon-on-tyne
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1914 146288

Building dating from 1691. A few exhibits giving an insight into the history of chain-making and indeed the village itself. Open by request Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri, 1000-1200 and 1400-1600 - please ring in advance for appointment.

• Type: Museum
• Price: No prices available

• Place: Blaydon-on-tyne
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1914 336418

The remains of a small temple dedicated to the native god Antenociticus.

• Type: Castle/Fort
• Price: No prices available

• Place: Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Tel Number: +44 (0)1912 691200