VISITORS to a North-East museum have a last chance to see some of Britain's most spectacular treasures before they leave the region.

There are only a few weeks left until the Buried Treasure exhibition at the Hancock Museum, in Newcastle, leaves the region on June 26.

The exhibition from the British Museum, in London, features precious finds that were discovered by chance - by farmers, beachcombers and metal detector users.

Steve McLean, curator of the Hancock Museum, said: "This is the most prestigious exhibition we have ever shown at the Hancock Museum and this is the last chance to see these breathtaking treasures in the North-East."

The exhibition features some of the country's most important finds such as the Mildenhall Treasure, an example of late Roman silver craftsmanship and the subject of a short story by Roald Dahl.

During the Whit week holidays there will also be family activities including treasure trails, map-making and storytelling today, Wednesday and Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Free tickets will be available on the day.

The Hancock Museum is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, 2pm to 5pm.

Admission is £4.95 adults, £2.95 for children and concessions, £13.50 for a family ticket. Children under four are admitted free.