The Bakers go behind the scenes at Bamburgh Castle Estate, where Janice learns how to blend Earl Grey tea on the very spot it was invented and Mike gets up close with a vintage luxury car.
The Bakers head to the Beamish Open-Air Museum. They uncover some wonderful objects hidden in the storerooms, and Matt experiences driving a 1900s tram.
The Bakers head to the World Heritage listed Durham Cathedral, where Matt goes on an underwater treasure hunt and the whole family try out as choristers... will they pass the test?
The Bakers head to Hexham, home to one of the UK's most scenic racecourses, and get a rare glimpse into the world of the colourful characters involved in race day.
Matt arranges a surprise carriage ride for his parents to arrive in style at Raby Castle, before they explore its rich history and get stuck into some Christmas tree decorating and mince pie making.
The Bakers head to one of Britain's most magical islands - the stunning Lindisfarne, where they explore its traditions and historic castle, before getting a taste of island life at its only distillery.
Matt takes to the skies above Herriot Country, Mike meets the ancestors of the famous 'Mouseman' furniture maker and Janice visits a stunning lavender farm.
In Alnwick, the Bakers immerse themselves in castle life, take on extreme gardening in the Poison Garden, and visit the bookshop where the Keep Calm and Carry On poster was discovered.
The Bakers gain exclusive access to Bowes Museum, where they bring a marvellous mechanical swan back to life, and they relive fond family memories at the stunning High Force waterfall.
The Bakers explore the Ford and Etal estates, meet a local lord and his flock of rare four-horned Hebridean sheep and help out at one of the UK's few working watermills.
The Bakers visit the stunning Ushaw House, get a glimpse of the treasures buried with a saint and help out at an alpaca farm in the beautiful Durham Dales.
On their festive trip to the Lake District, the Bakers blow glass baubles, visit Beatrix Potter's hilltop home and head out onto Coniston Water on a 19th-century steam gondola.
On their Yuletide trip to York, the Bakers visit the famous Bettys Café Tea Rooms, ramble down The Shambles and create a medieval Christmas decoration.
The Bakers help to prep award-winning animals at north-east England's biggest annual celebration of all things countryside, and visit stunning historical Corbridge.
The Bakers help out at the Durham Regatta, discover the secrets of Durham Castle and explore Durham University Botanic Garden's exotic wonders.
In Northumberland, the Bakers explore Lord William Armstrong's pioneering hydro-electric inventions at Cragside House and Gardens and Cragend Farm.
In Scarborough, the Bakers get stuck into Yorkshire's oldest ice cream shop, explore the castle's astounding past, get up close with the donkeys on the beach and enjoy a unique sight at Peasholm Park.
In the Yorkshire Wolds, the Bakers go puffin watching at Bempton Cliffs, explore the Sledmere Estate and enjoy an unspoilt experience of the Wolds near Pocklington.
In Kielder, the Bakers get up close with majestic raptors at the Birds of Prey Centre, visit the gigantic Kielder Water and have an out-of-this-world experience at the observatory.
In Edinburgh, the Bakers go behind the scenes on the stunning Royal Yacht Britannia as they prepare for the festive season, and visit the kiltmakers to the King.
The Bakers visit North Yorkshire's fairytale coastal village of Robin Hood's Bay, where they help out at the enchanting Victorian Christmas festival and partake in some quayside carol singing.
