Save up to 25% on entry to top North East attractions when you travel by bus

Leave the car at home and make the most of affordable, stress-free days out - no petrol costs, no parking fees, just great experiences across the region.

Whether you're heading to a museum, heritage site, or family favourite, travelling by bus unlocks exclusive discounts and lets you enjoy the journey as part of the adventure. 

New offers are added regularly.

Offers across the North East 

View a map of Days Out By Bus attractions on Good Journey.

See below for a list view that include all Days Out By Bus venues and attractions, as well as restaurants and other local businesses not featured on Good Journey.

We’re adding new offers regularly - check back soon to see what’s new! 

What bus ticket should I get? 

Any bus ticket or pass can be used to redeem the offer. 
Our Mayor’s Fares provide flexible and affordable travel across the North East, including: 

  • £2.50 capped adult single fares  
  • £1 single fares for young people aged 21 and under 
  • £3 day tickets for unlimited travel across the region for those aged 21 and under 
  • Regional Day Rover tickets, offering unlimited travel within local authority areas: 
  • £5 Durham Day Rover (bus only) 
  • £6 Northumberland Day Rover (bus only) 
  • £6.80 Tyne & Wear Day Rover (bus, Metro, Ferry and Northern Rail between Sunderland and Blaydon) 
  • £7.50 TNE Day Saver, for unlimited travel across the whole region on bus, Metro, Ferry and Northern Rail (Sunderland to Blaydon)
  • Kids Go Free during school holidays - up to three children aged 11 and under travel free with a fare-paying adult 

Concessionary passes are also accepted, along with weekly, four-week and annual season tickets. 

Visitor attractions

Ad Gefrin 

  • Location: Wooler, Northumberland (NE71 6NJ) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction, Anglo-Saxon museum and whisky distillery 
  • Discount: 10% off Museum & Distillery tours (tickets offer repeat access to Museum for 7 days)

Alnwick Castle

  • Location: Alnwick, Northumberland (NE66 1NQ)
  • Category; Historic visitor attraction
  • Discount: 20% off entry

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort 

  • Location: South Shields (NE33 2BB) 
  • Category: Outdoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% off in shop 

The Auckland Project

  • Location: Bishop Auckland (NE71 6NJ) 
  • Category: Indoor and outdoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 20% off Bishop’s Key annual access to palace and gardens, Spanish Gallery, Mining Art Gallery  

Beamish 

  • Location: Beamish, County Durham (DH9 0RG) 
  • Category: Visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off standard individual admission charge (travel using Go North East bus) 

Crook Hall Gardens

  • Location: Durham (DH1 5SZ) 
  • Category: National Trust visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off standard entry 

Discovery Museum

  • Location: Newcastle (NE1 4JA) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% off in museum cafe 

Gibside 

  • Location: near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead (NE16 6BG) 
  • Category: National Trust visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off standard entry

Great North Museum: Hancock 

  • Location: Newcastle (NE2 4PT) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% off in museum cafe 

Hatton Gallery 

  • Location: Newcastle (NE1 7RU) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% off in gallery shop 

Hexham Old Gaol 

  • Location: Hexham (NE46 1XD) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off admission ticket 

Laing Art Gallery

  • Location: Newcastle (NE1 8AG) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off exhibition ticket 

Life Science Centre 

  • Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 4EP) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off tickets 

Locomotion 

  • Location: Shildon (DL4 2RE) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: Free train rides if you arrive by bus or train 

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens 

  • Location: Staindrop, County Durham (DL2 3AH) 
  • Category: Visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% discount on admission tickets

Seaton Delaval Hall 

  • Location: Seaton Sluice, Northumberland (NE26 4QR) 
  • Category: National Trust visitor attraction 
  • Discount: Surprise reward if you arrive car-free 

Segedunum Roman Fort 

  • Location: Wallsend (NE28 6HR) 
  • Category: Outdoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off entry 

Shipley Art Gallery 

  • Location: Gateshead (NE8 4JB) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% off in gallery shop 

Souter Lighthouse 

  • Location: Sunderland (SR6 7NH) 
  • Category: National Trust visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off admission price 

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery 

  • Location: South Shields (NE33 2JA) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% off in museum shop 

Stephenson Steam Railway 

  • Location: North Shields (NE29 8DX) 
  • Category: Outdoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 10% off train rides  

Sunderland Bowl 

  • Location: Sunderland (SR1 1TR) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off 

Tanfield Railway 

  • Location: Gateshead (NE16 5ET) 
  • Category: Outdoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off standard day rover tickets for train travel 

The Hole in Wand Dalton Park 

  • Location: Dalton Park, Seaham (SR7 9HU) 
  • Category: Indoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: Free premium upgrade for standard ticket owners 
  • Standard Ticket: Wizard golf and a magical drinkable potion worth £3.49 
  • Premium Ticket: Wizard golf, plus a magical potion & choice of Magical Jelly Beans or Sweet Pips, or a Poison Phial worth £6.48 

Tynemouth Priory and Castle 

  • Location: Tynemouth (NE30 4BZ) 
  • Category: English Heritage outdoor visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 20% off entry price 

Ushaw Historic House & Gardens 

  • Location: Durham (DH7 7DW) 
  • Category: Historic Houses visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off day entry 

Woodhorn Museum 

  • Location: Ashington (NE63 9YF) 
  • Category: Visitor attraction 
  • Discount: 25% off admission ticket 

Restaurants

Prego Bar and Eatery 

  • Location: Sunderland (SR6 8DD) 
  • Category: Restaurant 
  • Discount: 10% off food 

How can I plan my journey? 

All of our attractions are served by nearby bus stops, making it easy to reach your destination. If you haven’t used the bus in a while, the Good Journey website is a great starting point. It offers detailed guidance on getting to each venue by bus, plus door-to-door journey planning from anywhere in the region... and even beyond! 

Try a Great Scenic Journey!  

If stunning scenery is your thing, you’re in for a treat. Our Great Scenic Journeys pages showcase 20 incredible bus routes across the North East - with views so breathtaking, they’re worth the journey alone! 

Share your #DaysOutByBus moments 

Whether you’ve enjoyed the view from the top deck, read a book, tucked into a picnic, or played cards on the way - spread the word on social media! Show us how you’ve made the bus part of your Days Out experience! 
We’d also love to hear your stories by email: buses@northeast-ca.gov.uk. 

New venue sign-ups

If you're a leisure or cultural venue, restaurant, or any other type of visitor economy business in the North East Combined Authority area, please email buses@northeast-ca.gov.uk to see how you can join up. 

  • It's free
  • Regional and national promotion for your business
  • Help ease your parking problems
  • Contribute to your sustainability goals
  • Attract new visitors (over 25% of North East households don't have a car)

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to show to get the offer?

Participating venues have been briefed on accepted tickets, passes, smart cards, and QR codes. Here's what to show based on how you've purchased your ticket: 

  • On the bus - show your paper bus ticket valid on the day of the visit. 
  • Tap on tap off with contactless - show the journey transaction on Google Wallet, Apple Pay or your banking app (this may show as £0.10 initially)
  • From a Metro ticket machine - show your Metro paper ticket if it’s valid on bus (e.g. Tyne and Wear Day Rover, TNE Day Saver, Transfare). 
  • Operator app (return/day/week/season ticket) – Show the QR code screen with countdown (the one scanned when boarding). 
  • Single ticket via operator app – Must be purchased on the day of travel. Show the email receipt confirming the date 
  • Season ticket loaded onto a Pop card – make sure you have the Pop app on your phone and use the Pop Card Checker function to show that your season ticket end date is in the future. 
  • Concessionary travel pass or smart card – show your pass/smart card.  You may be asked to scan your card. 
  • Network One ticket – show your day/week/four-week/annual season ticket. 
  • PlusBus Rail ticket - Show your orange paper/card/QR rail ticket with PlusBus and the visit date. Available for journeys to/from Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Hexham and Alnwick rail stations, find out more at https://www.plusbus.info/locations/north-east

My kids travelled with #KidsGoFree — do they need a ticket?

No. As long as the accompanying adult shows a valid bus ticket, children travelling free are eligible for the venue discount. 

I use a concessionary or companion pass -- am I eligible for the offer?

Yes. Simply show your concessionary travel card. You may be asked to scan it. 

What if we are travelling as a group? Does everyone have to show their ticket?

If you are travelling as a group, every adult must be able to show a valid bus ticket to be eligible for the offer.  You may be able to purchase a group or family bus ticket which covers all of your party.

Do I have to use the bus for my entire journey?

No. You can use a mixture of modes, as long as the bus is used for part of your journey and you can show a ticket valid on bus services. This could include Park + Ride, Bus + Metro,  Bus + Rail. Some venues may also offer their discount for visitors travelling only by Metro, Rail or active travel. Please check the venue’s page on www.goodjourney.org.uk.  

Will Metro tickets like Tyne & Wear Day Rover or TNE Day Saver be accepted?

Yes - they’re valid for bus travel and accepted under this scheme. 

Can I use the same ticket to visit more than one venue in a day?

Yes - your bus ticket is valid for discounts at multiple participating venues on the same day of travel.

Are these discounts only available to families?

No - the offer is open to anyone travelling to participating venues by bus, regardless of age.

Can I pre-book online and get the discount?

Discounts are available for walk-in entries at all participating venues; there is no need to book in advance.

How long is Days Out By Bus running?

The scheme is ongoing scheme, but participating venues and discounts may change. Always check this page before your visit for the latest details. 

I couldn’t redeem the offer - what should I do?

Email buses@northeast-ca.gov.uk with the venue name, date, and time of your visit. We’ll investigate and follow up. 


Days Out By Bus – Standard Offer Terms and conditions: 

  • The type and availability of the offer is determined by the participating venue. 
  • The North East Combined Authority does not directly fund any offers and cannot be held liable if venues do not honour the advertised offer.  
  • Partner venues may change or withdraw the offer at any time. 
  • Partner venues may determine additional terms and conditions, for example ‘not to be used in conjunction with any other offer’. 
Page published:
Page last updated: