Register your details on our website to win one of five great prizes!!

North East England has plenty to offer families with its spacious parks, lively museums and attractions for children of all ages. Best of all though is the stunning coastline with a host of clean and uncrowded sandy beaches in Sunderland, South Shields, Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. So pack your buckets and spades and come and feel the sand between your toes!

Terms and Conditions: The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is offered. Beverages and extra facilities are not included in the prize package. The prize is subject to availability at the time of booking and must be booked by 31st December 2007. No purchase necessary. Draw open to UK residents of 18 years or over. Only one entry per person. Employees or agents of One NorthEast are not eligible to enter. Closing date 31.07.07. The winners will be the first names drawn at random from all entries. The draw will be attended by an independent observer. For names of the winners please send an SAE to the promoter, Tourism Tyne & Wear, 4th Floor, Central Square South, Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3AZ. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Thanks to all organisations who have supplied information and photography for this publication, including

What's On When
Make the most of your stay with special events all season long...
June/July/August
South Tyneside Summer Festival - Free

Until 31 July
Install Sculpture Trail, Saltwell Park, Gateshead - Free

14-15 July
Mouth of the Tyne Festival, Tynemouth and South Shields - Free

14 July - Summer 2008
Quentin Blake/Roald Dahl: The Illustrations, Seven Stories, Newcastle - Charges Apply

16-28 July
Fame The Musical, Theatre Royal, Newcastle - Charges Apply

28-29 July
Sunderland International Air Show, Seaburn Seafront, Sunderland - Free

19 August
Red Kite Safari, Derwent Walk Country Park, Gateshead - Charges Apply tel: 0191 478 4222

16-17 September
QE2 Welcome to the River Tyne, Tyne Commission Quay, North Shields - Free

To search all events please use box to your right.
Click here to see Special Offers for this summer.

There are so many things to see and do, if you want to experience more of the history, heritage, culture, shopping or legendary nightlife that our area has to offer or to order a brochure click here. Alternatively please call 0191 277 8000 and quote 'summer' for further information.