Lifestyle

North East England is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. It has a quality of life that is second to none, while being one of the least expensive areas to live.

The region enjoys striking contrasts between the vibrant and increasingly cosmopolitan cultural life of its cities and large towns, its peaceful attractive countryside, breathtaking mountain and moorland scenery, and its beautiful unspoilt coastline.

A 122-kilometre stretch of the North Sea coast has been officially recognised as a Heritage Coast. Part of this is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Access to large water reserves - including Kielder which is the largest man-made reservoir in Europe - and renewable, sustainable sources of power will ensure the region’s high quality of life and business growth is maintained.