EXPLORE Roman heritage with a new bus ticket from the northeast's largest bus operator.

Go North East introduced the Discovery ticket, which is valid on the company's AD122 Hadrian's Wall Country Bus route and the open-top city sightseeing Toon Tour service, plus all other Go North East bus services (except the 327, X50 and special event buses).

For those discovering the North East for more than just a day, a three-day option is available, allowing keen explorers to save a third off the price of three separate tickets.

Commercial development manager at Go North East, Dan Graham, said: "The new Discovery ticket is valid on all of our services across the region, including the AD122 Hadrian's Wall Country Bus and the Toon Tour.

"The AD122 makes it easy to explore our Roman heritage and get out and about in some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes.

"In contrast, the Toon Tour takes in the sights of the bustling, vibrant centres of Newcastle and Gateshead, including the iconic Tyne Bridge, two cathedrals, and the legendary St James' Park.

"We're pleased to be introducing a brand new ticket which allows those exploring the region to get around in a green and sustainable way," he added.