Invited: A spacious room, a friendly welcome and breakfast to fuel our adventures 🏨 Our complimentary two-night stay at Maldron Hotel Newcastle put the city on our doorstep. Read our stay and breakfast review: thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi…

Invited: A lodge stay with an out-of-this-world highlight! Battlesteads in Wark paired comfort and a hearty breakfast with views of Saturn’s rings at its Dark Sky Observatory. Would stargazing tempt you to stay? Complimentary stay; no editorial control. thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi…

Invited: Big bowls and bold flavours at Maki & Ramen, Metrocentre Gateshead. Sushi, gyoza and rich ramen made a delicious stop on our journey home. thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Meal and drinks gifted; no payment or editorial control.

Invited: Hearty lasagne, a loaded Reuben burger and a warm welcome at The Lindisfarne Inn. thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… We received our food and drinks complimentary. We were not paid to visit and the venue has no editorial control over our content.

Invited: Superb duck, delicate scallops and riverside views at The Cellar Door, Durham. Part of our collaborative trip with Experience North-East England and Visit County Durham. Read our review: thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… #Durham #TheCellarDoor

Invited: North Sea mackerel, hake and venison pie at The Whittling House, Alnmouth. thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… We received our food and drinks complimentary. We were not paid to visit and the venue has no editorial control over our content.

Invited | Seafood, a hearty ploughman’s and sea views at The Jolly Fisherman, Craster. Our review: thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Lunch hosted through Experience North-East England. No payment; all opinions our own.

Invited: Lobster ravioli, hearty meatballs and friendly service at Gino D’Acampo, Newcastle 🍝 Our latest North East review, with our hotel review coming soon! thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Complimentary food and drinks; no payment or editorial control.

Sea mist, foghorns and cracking seafood! 🐟 Our return to Riley’s Fish Shack in Tynemouth delivered Bang Bang monkfish, cod a la plancha and a Basque cheesecake worth saving room for. thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… #Tynemouth #Seafood @rileysfishshack

Invited: Dinner at Grain & Grill, Maldron Hotel Newcastle. Hotel review coming soon! thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… We received our food and drinks complimentary. We were not paid to visit and the venue has no editorial control over our content.

Invited: Eight courses after a day exploring Kielder 🍽️ We enjoyed a creative tasting menu at Battlesteads in Wark. Our stay review is coming soon! thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Food & drinks complimentary; no editorial control. #Northumberland

First up from our North East adventure: breakfast! 🍳 A cooked breakfast and a packed bacon & egg bap at Fountain Cottage, Bellingham, fuelled us for Kielder. Hot Wings given! thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… #Northumberland #Breakfast

Invited: Venison cooked over fire, local wines and an orchard feast at Amber Valley Vineyards 🍷🔥 thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Food and drinks were complimentary. We were not paid to visit, and the venue has no editorial control over our content. @AmberValleyWine

Racing, a three-course meal and The Wurzels made for a brilliant day at Bath Racecourse 🏇🎶 Our review: thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi…

Invited: Telmont Champagne, beautifully crafted food and a memorable evening at Restaurant 1650, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, Barnby Moor 🥂 Read our review: thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Food and drinks complimentary; no payment or editorial control.

Invited: We visited Ripley’s new Candlemaker for tapas, including duck, pork belly, goat’s cheese, Patatas Bravas and Basque short rib. thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Food and drinks were complimentary. We were not paid and retained editorial control. #Derbyshire #Ripley

Gifted: A taste of Portugal, delivered to our door 🇵🇹 SnackVerse sent us a surprise selection of Portuguese crisps, biscuits, chocolates, sweets and a drink to explore. See what was inside and which snacks we liked best 👇 thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi…

Invited: We explored the Hall and glorious gardens before enjoying a beautifully presented luxury afternoon tea. 🏛️🌿 thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Our visit was complimentary. We were not paid to visit and had full editorial control.

A hearty Sunday roast at one of Derbyshire’s most historic country inns 🐻 Beautifully cooked meats, excellent vegetables, enormous portions and possibly one of the best cauliflower cheeses in the ’Shire! Hot Wings for The Bear Inn, Alderwasley 🔥 thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi…

Invited: Possibly the best steak we’ve ever eaten! Our Steak Night at The Dovecote, Morley Hayes, delivered from start to finish. thestickybeak.co.uk/reviewvi… Meal and drinks complimentary. We weren’t paid; the venue had no editorial control.