Seaton Delaval Hall is Open for Business

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Seaton Delaval Hall is one of our favourite days out across North East England. Times are changing though and thanks to a £3.7 million injection of cash from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the estate is now entering a new chapter of its life. The fund is bringing new life to Seaton Delaval Hall with lots of exciting plans including a brand new play area and cafe as well as ensuring important restoration and repair work can take place so that the Hall can be enjoyed for generations to come.

A Short Break in North East England with Parkdean Resorts #BestOfBritain

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If you're looking for inspiration for your next family holiday, Northumberland is a brilliant option. I have partnered with Parkdean Resorts for their #BestOfBritain campaign which aims to promote all of the wonderful days out and experiences you can enjoy across Britain. Why not follow the hashtag for more inspiration and share your own photos featuring days out and adventures to help inspire others too? 

Harestanes Park & Cafe, Jedburgh

I've been wanting to visit Harestanes Park since it's grand re-opening earlier this year and our drive home from Scotland provided the perfect opportunity. Located just outside of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, Harestanes is only 60 miles from Newcastle and should take around 90 minutes to drive. The route along the A696 and A68 is lovely and scenic and I'd recommend Harestanes as a place to spend a day out on its own or as an ideal stop off on the way to or from Scotland.

For more ideas for days out, please join my Facebook group here: UK Days Out Reviews & Recommendations

5 Outdoor Swimming Pools within a 2 Hour Drive of Newcastle

I asked over on my Facebook page if Haltwhistle Outdoor Pool was worth a visit and it was a resounding yes (click here to read the responses).

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A few people mentioned cheaper alternatives though so I decided to put them together in one handy post. Let's hope we have the weather for it this summer! Let me know in the comments if you have any outdoor pool recommendations too. 

An A-Z Guide to Coral Island, Blackpool

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Coral Island is Blackpool's largest free admission indoor attraction. There is loads of pirate-themed fun to enjoy for all ages. From traditional 2p machines and Bingo to the latest VR games and Camel Derby, there's plenty to keep you entertained & Kids Eat Free at all of Coral Island's restaurants too. Conveniently located on Blackpool Seafront just by the tower, it's a brilliant destination to head to for a bite to eat and some family fun.

As there's just so much to do here, I have decided to put together a handy A-Z guide featuring just some of the fun you can have at Coral Island Blackpool. You can find out more over on their website here:  https://www.coralisland.co.uk/

A Short Break in Leeds with Holidays by National Express

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At the start of July, we spent the weekend in Leeds and had such a lovely time. We booked through Holidays by National Express who offer fantastic value short breaks around the UK. We decided to visit Leeds.

Falling Foss Tea Garden - North Yorkshire's Best Kept Secret

I'm not sure where I first read about Falling Foss Tea Rooms but it's been on my list of places to visit in North Yorkshire for what feels like forever. I'm so pleased we made the trip recently as it is such a natural beauty spot and a real hidden gem.