North East England Pocket Guide
The Sights, Sounds and Stories of North East England, In Your Pocket
Download the free audio guide
The Sights, Sounds and Stories of North East England, In Your Pocket
Download the free audio guideDiscover our iconic landmarks, breathtaking coastlines, vibrant cities, historic towns and stunning countryside with the FREE North East England Pocket Guide. With hundreds of audio points of interest across Newcastle, Gateshead and across the wider region, the Pocket Guide helps you uncover the centuries of stories behind the places you visit.
Available in English, German and Dutch. See more, hear more and explore more with our FREE audio guide.
Download the FREE Audio GuideWhether you're visiting for a few hours, a weekend break or a longer holiday, the North East England Pocket Guide brings the region's most fascinating places together in one convenient app.
🏰 Castles & Heritage: Discover centuries of history at castles, cathedrals, monuments and heritage sites.
🌊 Coast & Beaches: Explore award-winning beaches, dramatic coastlines and picturesque seaside towns.
🌳 Countryside & Nature: Experience rolling hills, national landscapes, walking routes and wildlife-rich locations.
🌆 Cities, Towns & Culture: Listen to stories from Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider region.
🎧 Hundreds of Audio Stories: Learn more about landmarks, attractions and hidden gems wherever you travel – with your own personal audio guide.
🌍 Three Languages: Enjoy the guide in English, German or Dutch.
Step 1: Download the POP Guide App
Select the download button below and you'll be automatically directed to the correct app store for your device to download POP Guide, the app that powers our audio tour.
Step 2: Open the North East England Pocket Guide
Once downloaded, the North East England Pocket Guide will appear automatically. Tap Download in the bottom-right corner of the screen – this makes the map available even when you’re offline.
Step 3: Choose Your Language
Select your preferred language: English, German or Dutch.
Step 4: Start Exploring
Explore hundreds of points of interest across North East England and listen to fascinating stories wherever your journey takes you. The auto-play feature will automatically play the audio when you’re nearby.
Download the FREE Audio GuideThe North East England Pocket Guide is a free audio guide featuring hundreds of landmarks, attractions and places of interest across North East England.
Yes. The guide is completely free to download and use.
The guide covers Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland, County Durham, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.
The guide is available in English, German and Dutch.
Download the POP Guide app using the links on this page. Once opened, the North East England Pocket Guide will appear automatically. Select Download and choose your preferred language.
Yes. The North East England Pocket Guide is available on both iOS and Android devices.
POP Guide is a free app that powers the North East Pocket Guide experience. It is used in over 200 destinations all over the world and is available on iOS and Android.
Yes. You’ll need to download the maps so they can be accessed even when you’re offline. Don’t worry though, the experience is only 352 MB.
The app features an interactive map, with all of the points of interest clearly labelled with icons. It even has built in navigation and directions for both walking and cycling.
I already have the POP Guide app, how do I access the North East England experience?
If you already have the app, to access the North East England Pocket Guide you just need to enter the details below:
The North East England Pocket Guide has been produced by Experience North East England, the destination marketing agency for North East England, working alongside Visit County Durham, Visit Northumberland and all seven local authorities.
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