Ever since we announced that the ITI Conference 2015 was to be held in Tyneside,  questions about possible visits to local attractions have been a regular occurrence. So we spoke to the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, as well as to our members in the area, and came up with four options for delegates wishing to make the most of their stay in that beautiful part of the country.

Of course, we need numbers to make it worthwhile so we are giving you plenty of time to think about it and decide whether you’d like to stay on Sunday for some post-conference fresh air and exercise.

You will be able to express your interest from the moment pre-registration opens (very soon) right up until a couple of months before the conference. However, the sooner we know there is enough interest, the sooner we will be able to firm up arrangements and get the best possible prices for you.

But without further ado, here are the four options suggested by the NewcastleGateshead Initiative and by ITI members:

1. A walk along Hadrian’s Wall

2. Alnwick Castle and Garden

3. Trip along the Northumberland coast taking in the most beautiful beaches with views of Dunstanburgh  Castle

4. A walking guided tour of Newcastle or Durham depending on demand.

Whether you’re into history, wildlife or gardening, we hope this
programme has something for everyone and many of you will seize this opportunity for further networking and discovery.