Our 2025/26 Adventures Supporting Women's Football

Despite supporting NUFCW for a number of years, this was the first season we were able to go ‘all in’ (mostly thanks to a reduction in weekend work commitments and that our kids have grown up and do their own thing on weekends so we have much more free time).

• Highest Attendance: 62,300  (England Women vs Spain Women)
• Lowest Attendance: 389 (Sunderland Women vs London City Lionesses) 
• Best Game : Newcastle United Women 3 : Manchester City Women 3 (6-7 on pens) 

It's an exciting time to watch women's footballl as we're receiving more coverage and investment. It's crazy to me how much a stadium experience can differ at this level. One day you're drinking Champagne in an Executive Suite at Old Trafford and the next you are standing at the side of a football field that definitely gives grassroot vibes. 

Morpeth Outdoor Paddling Pool

 This post was published in April 2026. Always check information with venues direct before heading out as timings can change. 

Morpeth Paddling Pool is located inside Carlisle Park, Morpeth and is managed by Morpeth Town Council.

30+ FREE Days Out across North East England : May 2026

As always, please make sure you check with venues direct for up-to-date details including dates and timings before heading out as these are subject to change. 

If you're looking for even more FREE days out, check out this post: The Ultimate Guide to FREE Days Out in North East England (over 50 attractions) 

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens (May 2026)

Always check with venues direct for the most up to date information before heading out as changes are possible. 

Morpeth Paddling Pool opens on the last weekend in May (weather permitting)

Welcome to our guide to what's on across the North East for kids & teens this May (including half term). I'm looking forward to a full and busy month! 

Lunch & A Leg Stretch in Whitby

 This post is based on a visit in April 2026. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date info especially regarding opening hours and menus. 

Lunch & A Leg Stretch in Whitby

🐶 Dog & Child Friendly

This is not a full day out idea (you can easily extend it to a full day out) but rather somewhere to stop when driving to / from Yorkshire for a nice lunch, toilet stop and leg stretch.

To Kill A Mockingbird (Newcastle Theatre Royal) Review

 AD - We were provided with tickets to review this show in April 2026. 

Everyone has one book that they read at school that stays with them forever right? Well for me, this book is Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. It was my GCSE text way back in the year 2000 and up until then I was very much a Babysitters Club / Sweet Valley High / Point Horror kind of gal and had never read anything quite like this. It was a book that had real meaning to it and literally sweeps you away to another time and place whilst raising issues that are still prevalent today.

5 Reasons to Stay at The Bay, Filey with your Dog

 AD - This post was published in April 2026 and based on a visit in April 2026. Any edits/shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Always check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information as this can change with time. 

We recently enjoyed a short break at The Bay, Filey with our Cockapoo Fozzy and two teenagers. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and found The Bay to be extremely dog friendly and welcoming. 

They're open all-year round and short breaks start at just £119 for three nights. Bargain! The Bay is approximately a 2.5 hour drive from Newcastle or it's a 1hr 50min journey on the train from Newcastle to Scarborough with a change at York (+ a taxi or bus to The Bay). 

Location wise, you're a 40-50 minute stroll along the beach to the traditional seaside town of Filey (or a 5 minute drive), there's a bus stop outside and the coastal towns of Scarborough and Bridlington are within easy reach.