Ephesia Holiday Beach Club in Kusadasi - Review & Tips

This post is based on a visit in July 2023. We paid for our own holiday but there are AD- Affiliate Links in this post. Information can change so do check with the venue direct for the most up-to-date information. 

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We decided to book an all inclusive hotel in Turkey for our annual summer holiday this year. We last visited (Antalya) in 2009 and the kids were keen to return. I do feel like you get better value for money when visiting Turkey when compared to Spain etc..... too but as a family of 5 choosing to travel during school holidays, it's still not cheap. 

Newcastle Quayside Bridges | A Walking Challenge

Thanks to our writer Alyssa for this fab post and photos. It shares how you can cross the River Tyne via 7 different bridges in one day. A lovely alternative walk / adventure to try with a few places to stop en-route too. This post was published in July 2023. Over to Alyssa......

The sun comes out and suddenly my Facebook and Instagram become covered in people wandering along the famous Newcastle Upon Tyne Quayside creating a buzz among the nearby beer gardens.

Does anyone ever look at the typical beer garden photos and think - I wonder what the view is like from up there? The beer garden under the sage in this photo is usually swarming, I keep meaning to check it out - something for the summer bucket list!

Waterfall Walks from Bowlees Visitor Centre (Dog Friendly)

This article has been published by Gaia and Sam and is based on multiple visits. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info as information can change over time. 

If your family is interested in nature, exploring and finding out more about the rich history of the North Pennines (or you just want to see some cool waterfalls and visit a lovely dog-friendly cafe) then Bowlees Visitor Centre is for you.


Please follow North East Family Fun on Instagram here for lots more ideas for things to do around the North East & beyond). 

Graft & Glory - FREE Summer Holiday Activities at The Common Room

Ad - I work with the Common Room on a retainer basis. Thanks to our writer Bethanie who visited with her son in July 2023 and shared this article and photos with us. 
 

For the second summer in a row, I headed along to The Common Room in Newcastle with my son, to join in with their free activities for children. 

Longframlington Playground & Running Fox Picnic

Thanks to our writer Bethanie for this post which was published in July 2023. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date information.  

Longframlington play park (also known as King Georges Playing Fields) has been a favourite of ours for many years, so when the Running Fox bakery opened a cafe there in 2016, we couldn’t believe our luck. This play park just got even better! 

National Trust Membership - A Fantastic Value Option for Family Days Out

 This is an advert for July 2023. Any edits / shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. 

The Playdium at Seaton Delaval Hall

National Trust Family Membership is currently £7.60 per month (1 adult + their children/grandchildren aged 17 or under) or £12.20 per month (2 adults living in the same household+their children/grandchildren aged 17 or under).

Or there is an option to purchase membership on an annual basis or as a gift. 

Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne Trail

 
Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne is a brand new trail made up of 45 statues which will be located across Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding areas. Similar to previous Snowdogs and Elmer trails, it will raise £ and awareness for St Oswald's Hospice. 

I always love taking part in these trails and we will be keeping our eyes peeled for Shauns when out and about this summer. The trail launches on 19 July and runs until 27 September. Some people are hardcore and try and find them all in one day but personally, I prefer to split the trail into sections and combine with another activity and enjoy over a few weeks - there is plenty of time. 

Alexandra Park, Cramlington

 

Alexandra Park is a real gem in Cramlington and a place that's had quite a bit of investment over the past few years and is well worth a visit. This post was first published in July 2023 and information may change over time.