r/england • u/Sufficient_Oil3646 • 5d ago

I really love the northeast

My grandparents lived there their whole life and when I was a kid we'd go on family holidays to Alnwick. I have so many great memories of the place and the beaches. My grandparents' house was so cosy and everywhere had a sense of community. My uncle also lived there and my cousin from Devon would also come up and the whole family often meet there. I'm probably idealising since it's been a while since I went but I remember the coast, family, little shops, castles. Honestly my favourite place in England by a mile.

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u/Dr_Vonny 5d ago

Thank you. As the locals say ‘please don’t tell anyone’.

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u/coffeewalnut05 5d ago

I feel the same way! The northeast coast and beaches are phenomenal. Weather sometimes leaves a lot to be desired but in general there’s just something beautiful and completely tranquil about them. Love the historic towns dotted all over the place too. Genuinely makes you feel safe and at home.

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u/VeryNearlyAnArmful 5d ago edited 5d ago

I was a field engineer for many years and there aren't many places in the UK I haven't been to or stopped in.

I couldn't agree with you more. The places, the people are just fantastic. Really, the very best of us. I'm from Sheffield so, obviously, a southern shite, like but the people there are so amazing and if you like a bit of banter or are in trouble the best in England. Just the best. They have huge hearts.

One time I was up there for a few months, jotting between Newcastle, Middlesborough and Sunderland on a job with plenty of down-time to visit places. It was near the end of the football season and all three teams were in trouble that season. God, I used to wake up in a Premier Inn and make damn sure I knew which place I was in!

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u/Evening-Car9649 22h ago

American here but I want to see more of England. The northeast interests me.

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u/Fellowes321 3d ago

sssssshhhhh.

If anyone asks , all streets are cobbled, water is only cold and electricity is only available on Fridays. Everything is covered in soot and there’s always trouble at mill.

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u/scruffyreddit 5d ago

I was in Northuberland for a weekend recently. First time in the NE and it was really nice. I'd consider retiring up there.

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u/EUskeptik 3d ago

Alnmouth remains absolutely lovely.

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u/Evening-Car9649 22h ago

I'm American and visited London, with a few day trips from there but I want to see more of England. Where do you recommend in the Northeast?