A bumper summer for events up north

It is going to be a jam-packed summer of events in North East England with everything from stunning exhibitions to International festivals, meaning there’s never been a better time to visit.

And to make things even easier the “Save your Summer” campaign has been launched offering a number of fantastic offers on accommodation.

So whether you’re looking for a weekend break-away or a longer getaway without having to break the bank why not take advantage of these special discounts.

Visitors to the Visitnortheastengland.com website over the next seven weeks will be offered £50 off selected self-catering accommodation and 15% off serviced accommodation on two-night stay minimum.

The “Save your Summer” marketing campaign will run until mid-September making it perfect for holidaymakers who are looking for that last minute deal.

While you’re here you could visit the amazing Picture House exhibition at Belsay Hall, Northumberland. Picture House sees the magnificent empty and austere nineteenth century Hall, fourteenth century castle and grade one listed gardens transformed by film directors, sound and music producers, performers, artists and fashion designers.

There is also a final chance to see the acclaimed Rolf Harris’ portrait of the Queen at the Bowes Museum, County Durham which ends on July 28th 2007.

And looking further ahead to the rest of the summer there is the UK’s finest street arts festival – the Stockton International Riverside Festival, which attracts 250,000 visitors between August 1-5.

The Sage Gateshead also has a packed programme of events including the West End classic ‘We Will Rock You’ performed by a dynamic and home-grown young cast on September 1st and the most thrilling Flamenco act in the world today – the Alquimia Flamenco company, who will be performing their breathtaking act in a rare visit to the UK on September 7.

If it’s garden’s you’re interested in there are a host of activities at the world famous Alnwick Garden where you can delight at the garden’s many water features, explore the Poison Garden or climb up one of the world’s largest treehouses.

For details of special offers, events and information on how to book your break in North East England go to Visitnortheastengland.com.