North East Family Fun

10 Reasons to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Newcastle

We first visited the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Newcastle in January 2020. I cannot believe we have not visited before! I would highly recommend keeping an eye out for celebrations in future years as we had the best day.

Cheap Day Trips from Newcastle by Bus

This post will share some ideas for days trips you can take from Newcastle by bus / coach.

I love a day out by coach. It's stress free and something I've done a few times when it's just me and the kids travelling somewhere. Here are a few businesses who offer day trips by bus from Newcastle City Centre.

A Guide to Visiting Bolam Lake, Northumberland

Bolam Lake is a wonderful, accessible walk in Northumberland. Located near Belsay Hall and 9 miles west of Morpeth, the route around the lake is suitable for both pushchairs and wheelchairs. A version of this post also appears on Dog Friendly North East.

Buy a 3 Month Art Pass for just £15

Today I am sharing a fantastic deal - a 3 Month Art Pass trail deal. Purchase this pass for just £15 and you will be entitled to unlimited free entry to 100s of UK museums, galleries and attractions including many here in the North East.

This post was first published in January 2020 and has been updated for June 2023. It's super important you always check t&cs direct before buying as information can change.

The Best Value Annual Passes for North East England 2024

Buying an annual pass can save you lots of money on days out across the year. I always think they\re a fantastic idea for birthdays or Christmas gifts as they really are the gift that keeps on giving!

They are also a great investment to make at the start of the year as you can use them throughout every school holiday if needed (in most cases).

It also means that once you've paid the one-off cost, your day out is free (or super cheap) and it's nice to know you have the option to enjoy a day out when you're skint and need to get the kids out of the house.

A Guide to Visiting Northumberlandia

Northumberlandia is close to where we live in Cramlington and somewhere we visit a couple of times each year. It is a fantastic FREE place to visit for a walk and they run various events throughout the year.

This post is in two parts, the first part provides information about upcoming events at Northumberlandia and the second part of this post features information about walking around and visiting Northumberlandia (based on a trip in January 2021.

Choosing the Best Center Parcs Holiday in the Netherlands

This post was published in 2020 with prices last checked in May 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info.

In 2019 we travelled to the Netherlands over May Half Term. We travelled via DFDS ferry from Newcastle-Amsterdam with our own car for the first time.

The crossing cost around £500 return for the 5 of us including our car and I loved it so much that I think we will probably make the same kind of trip every May and make it a bit of a tradition.

Top Tips for Finding Cheap School Holiday Flights Online

I have found some bargain flights in my time - £10 flights to Poland in February Half Term, flights to Italy for £50 return during October Half Term and flights to France in the Summer Holidays for £60 return. I am often asked where I find these flight deals so today I thought I would share a few top tips for keeping the cost down.

Scroll to the bottom of this post for 7 Easter Holiday flights for less than £50 per person.

My main tip is to use Skyscanner and to remain flexible. I seriously cannot believe how many people still book holidays without checking Skyscanner first.

10 North East Hidden Gems to Visit this Year

I love nothing more than discovering a hidden gem on our doorstep and luckily for us, the North East has many to choose from. I have put together 10 of my favourites (with a little help from my friends) - perfect if you are looking for somewhere new to visit this year.