The beautiful and historic North East England offers visitors dramatic scenery, centuries of history, and friendly locals in a region filled with special places to explore.• North East England includes the stunning Northumberland coast, Newcastle, Durham, Hadrian's Wall and Holy Island• Alex Iles of Iles Tours brings the region's past to life through storytelling and archaeology• Archaeological findings reveal that Hadrian's Wall wasn't just a barrier but facilitated trade and cultural exchange• The ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria covered a vast territory from Liverpool to the Scottish borders• Northumberland has more castles than any other English county due to 300 years of border warfare• The North East was once a major coal-producing region, generating 19% of Britain's coal in Victorian times• Alex offers various tour options including Roman history, Anglo-Saxon heritage, prehistoric sites and medieval castles• Tours can be customized for different accessibility needs and interests• The east coast of Britain is surprisingly dry but often windy – bring appropriate layers• Summer visitors benefit from extended daylight hours with light from 5am until 10pmListeners of the UK Travel Planning Podcast can receive a 10% discount on Iles Tours by using the code UKTP10 when booking directly through the website www.ilestours.co.uk or via email (for tours in 2025).⭐️ Guest - Alex Iles from Iles Tours📝 Show Notes - Episode 163🎧 Listen to nextEpisode #156 - Trip Report: Train Journeys, Coastal Towns, + Hidden Gems with Deb HarsenEpisode #117 - Discover Country Durham: Scenic Landscapes, Castles, and Cultural Sites with guest Michelle GormanEpisode #39 - Explore Northumberland with Marc of Northumberland ToursSupport the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

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