25 FREE Days Out for Rainy Days in North East England

This post will share 25 FREE days out across North East England and was published in April 2024.

Please always check with venues direct for the most up to date information and opening hours before heading out. 

Public transport info was checked in April 2024 but timetables do change. Please either check a venue's website for current travel info or use Rome2Rio to plan your route before checking timetables direct with providers. 

Alnwick Castle 2024 Review

This post was published in April 2024. Please check with venue direct for the most up-to-date info, especially regarding opening hours and admission costs. Our most recent visit was in April 2024 however some of the photos/info in this post is from previous visits.

We love visiting Alnwick Castle and have visited a few times over the years, especially back in the day when you could buy a combo annual pass for both the castle and gardens (no longer available).

Drop In Play Areas in Newcastle City Centre

This post was published in April 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info as details can change over time. ALWAYS check opening hours direct before heading out. 

Now that Jungle Jack's has closed in Eldon Square, it kind of feels like there is a bit of a lack of play areas in Newcastle City Centre so I thought I would put together a few ideas. 

Not all of these suggestions are traditional play areas, but they all should provide entertainment / something to do for kids. 

5 Car-Free Eurocamp Holidays from Newcastle

This post was published in April 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date pricing and travel info. 

We love a Eurocamp (or similar) holiday. They're generally nice and relaxed with good facilities on site and relatively inexpensive when compared to other holiday types. 

The Best Places to Stay in Seahouses

This post was published in April 2024. Prices last checked April 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date-info.  

AD - Post includes previous press stays however nobody has asked / paid to be included in this article. The link for Bamburgh Castle Inn is an affiliate link. 

What's On for Kids in North East England | Easter & April 2024

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Middleton Lodge Forest Spa Review

 This post is based on a visit in March 2024 which was paid for by myself. Please check with venue direct for the most up-to-date info and pricing. 

Middleton Lodge Forst Spa had been on my friend's bucket list for ages and when she asked if I'd like to join her for the day as part of her birthday celebrations, my arm was easily twisted.

It's fairly expensive though so we decided to wait for their Black Friday deals which I'm glad we did. We managed to purchase discounted vouchers and booked as part of their Christmas sale so what should have been an (out of budget for me) £300pp spa day ended up costing us around £160pp which although still expensive, was exceptional value when you consider what was included.