by Chris Malone
Caravan enthusiasts with a love for art can combine their passions by following the new Art Trail, which has been launched by visitnortheastengland.com.
The online tourism resource is keen to capitalise on the area’s influence over renowned figures such as TS Lowry and JMW Turner.
It has set up a guide to help visitors to the north-east find the best galleries, museums and exhibitions throughout the region.
One of the most famous art installations in recent times is located in the north-east and seen by one person every second.
The Angel of the North was designed for Gateshead Council by Antony Gormley and sparked off a public art movement that saw more than 20 new pieces created over the subsequent years.
As well as this, the Art Trail includes the BALTIC – Centre for Contemporary Art in NewcastleGateshead.
Middlesbrough’s mima is also featured, as is Barnard Castle’s Bowes Museum.
In other news, a local parish council close to Barnard Castle recently told the Teesdale Mercury that it is concerned about the safety of pedestrians walking to and from a local caravan park due to the absence of a pavement.
