I love a cold beer or a glass of wine in the sunshine as much as the next person. I'm a strong believer that the fact I'm a parent does not mean I cannot partake in this little pleasure (obviously please drink responsibly).
Please note, not all of these venues may be open at this time and facilities may change over time. Please check up-to-date details with venue direct before making plans.
The Amble Inn
The Amble Inn is a lovely pub with a large terrace and play area for children on the outskirts of Amble. Find out more here.
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Anglers Arms, Sheepwash
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The Anglers Arms Sheepwash is home to a lovely beer garden which overlooks Cleasewell Park which includes a playground, football pitch, skate park and more. Find out more here.
The Plough in the Hill, Berwick - currently closed
The Plough on the Hill is a traditional Northumberland Pub with a beer garden and play area specialising in local ales and wood fired pizzas. Find out more here.
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Bowburn Hall Hotel Gardens
Bowburn Hall Hotel offers tables for al fresco dining / drinks (also open to non residents) and children can explore the play area, woodland and vegetable patch. Find out more here.
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Walworth Castle Hotel
Walworth Castle Hotel in Darlington offers al fresco seating for dining and drinks on their terrace overlooking a fab play area in their grounds. Find out more here.
The Northumbrian Piper, Fawdon
The Northumbrian Piper in Fawdon is a deceptively large pub with an even larger garden to their rear complete with play area for children. Again, you really do not feel like you are just minutes away from the busy motorway! Find out more here.
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The Lion and Lamb, Horsley
The Lion and Lamb in Horsley is the pub for you if you prefer your pubs traditional and in the middle of the countryside. The food is award winning and there is a garden with play area with views of the river Tyne. Find out more here.
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The Keel Row, Seaton Delaval
The Keel Row in Seaton Delaval is where you need to be if you fancy a bargain home cooked bite to eat or drink in the sun. There is a beer garden to the front and a separate beer garden with play area to the rear. Find out more here.
Killingworth Arms, Killingworth
The Killingworth Arms is a friendly village pub famous for their carvery dinners. You'll find a well-kept garden and children's play area outside. Find out more here.
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The Keelman, Newburn
The Keelman Pub in Newburn is a mix of traditional and modern style with it's own micro-brewery and accommodation on site. Find out more here.
Black Horse, Beamish
The Black Horse, Beamish is a gorgeous gastropub serving delicious home-cooked food in the countryside. There's a large beer garden and play area for kids as well as sheltered seating outside. Find out more here.
Royal Quays Brewers Fayre, North Shields
The Brewers Fayre Pub at Royal Quays Outlet has a small and enclosed play area for children (as well as an indoor play area too). Find out more here.
Travellers Rest, Slaley
The Travellers Rest, Slaley is a 16th Century Farmhouse, perfectly located for exploring Hadrian's Wall. There's a gorgeous play area outside for kids with picnic tables and lots of space to run about. Find out more here.
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The Lakeside Inn, Hebburn
The Lakeside Inn serves a large selection of cocktails, is dog-friendly and runs a slimming world menu too. There's a lovely beer garden and play area outside too. Find out more here.
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The SandPiper, Cullercoats
The SandPiper in Cullercoats has a children's play area to the rear of the pub near the car park. Find out more here.
The Hogs Head, Alnwick
The Hogs Head Inn is just off A1 near Alnwick and handy if you're driving home from Scotland or visiting one of Alnwick's attractions and would like to stop off somewhere for a bite to eat or drink. There's a large play area with seating outside and the food is recommended too. Find out more here.
Woodhorn Grange, Ashington
The Woodhorn Grange is well located Brewers Fayre Pub in a lovely lakeside setting. You'll find both an outdoor and indoor play area for kids. Find out more here.
The Old Storehouse, Amble
The Old Storehouse is a gorgeous pub in Amble. It's part of the Park Leisure Holiday Park but open to the public too. The play area outside is fab for kids. Find out more here.
Sunnyhills Farm Shop, Belford
Sunnyhills Farm Shop near Belford is a lovely place to stop just North of Alnwick. There's outdoor seating and the restaurant is licensed. Find out more here.
Prince William Bar & Grill, Forget Me Not Park - Longhorsley
The Prince William Bar and Grill serves tasty bites and drinks and is home to a lovely play area for children to the rear. Find out more here.
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The Old Ash Dene, Ashington
The Old Ash Dene is a real ale pub with a small play area for kids. There's also a patio with seating for grown-ups and food is available too. Find out more here.
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The Walls End, Wallsend
2024 update - this play frame has now been removed.
The Walls End Hungry Horse pub is convenient for the Silverlink and certain DIY stores. There's an enclosed garden and play area for kids. Find out more here. Find out more here.
The Walls End Hungry Horse pub is convenient for the Silverlink and certain DIY stores. There's an enclosed garden and play area for kids. Find out more here. Find out more here.
Twin Farms, Kingston Park
Twin Farms is a Sir John Fitzgerald pub with a large garden and lots of space for kids to run about. Find out more here.
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The Stables, Beamish - now closed
The Stables at Beamish Hall has a fab little play area outside for kids as well as an enclosed beer garden for grown-ups which is a bit of a sun trap. Find out more here.
May 2022 update - a reader has messaged to let me know that this play area has now sadly been removed.
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Astley Arms Stonehouse Pizza, Seaton Sluice
As well as a big play park by the beach, the Astley Arms also has it's own enclosed play area in their sunny back garden which is accessed via the conservatory. There's outdoor seating too. Find out more here.
The Adam and Eve, Prudhoe
The Adam and Eve in Prudhoe is a dog-friendly pub serving home cooked food with a lovely beer garden and play area. Find out more here.
May 2022 update - a reader has messaged to let me know that this play area has now sadly been removed.
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The Lakeside Inn, Gateshead
The Lakeside Inn is a family pub with Sunday carvery which regularly hosts special events and live music. Find out more here.
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The Robin Hood Inn, Murton
The Robin Hood Inn is a family run pub serving home-cooked food. Find out more here.
The Slaley Rose and Crown
This community owned pub features a South facing beer garden with play area. Expect fantastic food, real ales and wine. Find out more here.
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The Three Horse Shoes, Lanchester
The Three Horse Shoes is a country pub with a beer garden and small play area serving food and drinks. Find out more here.
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The Old Mill Knitsley, Consett
The Old Mill is a bar and B&B in a picturesque setting. There is a small play area for little ones outdoor. Find out more here.
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The Kings Head Inn, Roseberry Topping
The dog-friendly Kings Head Inn is home to a lovely enclosed outdoor play area for little ones with views of Roseberry Topping. Find out more here.
The Tankerville Arms Hotel, Wooler
The Tankerville Arms is a 17th Century Coaching Inn with a lovely garden and small play park. Find out more here.
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The Cock Crow Inn, Hebburn
The Cock Crow Inn is a family friendly pub with a large beer garden, terrace and play area. Find out more here.
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Where is your favourite family-friendly beer garden in the North East? I would love to try somewhere new and add some more recommendations to this post.
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You've mentioned some old favourites and some new places to visit this year - thanks for another great post Sam xx
ReplyDeleteMy girls love Woodhorn Grange in Ashington. The walk around the lake is lovely too x
ReplyDeleteThe Boatside Inn, Warden has just built a new play area for children. Great food too, well worth a look! http://www.theboatsideinn.com/homepage
ReplyDeleteI think you should add the Cock Crow Inn, Hebburn. It’s got a decent play area and outdoor seating and you have nice views of a pond. It’s cheap as chips too. I’ll try get you a photo next time we go.
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