AD - I'm marking this post as an AD as I do regularly work with Beamish however I do pay for our Beamish Unlimited Pass using my own money every year and use it regularly.
Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. You can do this by clicking the blue links.
This post shares the various options for ice skating across the North East this winter. Please always contact venues direct for up-to-date information before making plans and heading out as the info in this post may have changed.
Prices are based on a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) booking a standard session including skate hire and exclude any one-off/temporary discounts.
This post has been updated to include pumpkin patches in 2024.
This post is currently being updated for 2024.
This is an advert for September 2024 and based on a visit in September 2024. Some photos in this post were taken on previous visits. As always, please do check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information as this can change.
AD - This post includes adverts. Always check information with venues direct when booking and before heading out as information can change. You can do this by clicking the event links in the post.
This post is based on a visit in August 2024 and everything mentioned was paid for by myself. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info as it can change.
Belfast is somewhere Harry is considering applying to for Uni next year. Joining a University in Northern Ireland has lots of pros and cons which we have gone through however nothing beats actually visiting a city to get a feel for it.
This is based on a visit in June 2024 by myself and Steve. We paid for our own activities. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information.
During our trip to Lake Garda in June 2024, we decided to take two train trips. One to Venice (90 mins by train direct) and another to Verona (13 mins by train direct).
This post is based on a visit (just myself and Steve) in June 2024 paid for by ourselves. Always check with venues direct for the most op to date info.
Ad - this is an advert for August 2024. Any shares / edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date info, especially regarding public transport and road/path closures.
AD - This is an advert for August 2024. Any edits / shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. It's really important you check with the venue direct for the most up-to-date info as this can change (especially opening hours). You can do that here: https://www.raby.co.uk/high-force/waterfall/
This post is based on a visit in August 2024 but does contain a few photos from previous visits too.
AD - This is an advert for July 2024. 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, especially regarding opening hours. When I talk about dogs in this post I am referring to pet dogs rather than assistance dogs who are of course, permitted everywhere.
AD - This is an advert for August 2024. All thoughts are our own. Any shares / edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. As always, please check with venue direct for the most up-to-date information as info can change. You can do that here: https://stellarcreates.co.uk/product/happy-rooms/
AD - this post is based on a press stay in July 2024 and includes affiliate links. Any shares / edits beyond this have not been asked or paid for. Always check with venue direct for the most up to date info. Evening entertainment will change depending on the time of year.
You can check for the most up-to-date info here: Warwick Castle Website
AD - This is an advert for July 2024. Any edits / shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. This post is based on a visit in July 2024.
It is really important you check with the venue direct for the most up-to-date information before visiting, especially regarding current opening hours & pricing as info can change over time. You can do that here: https://www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle/
AD. This is an advert for July 2024. Any edits / reshares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. This post is based on a visit in July 2024 (where we travelled by bus) but does also include a few photos and info from previous visits too.
Always check with venues direct for the most up to date information before heading out. Especially regarding opening hours, timetables, current offers and prices.
You can do that here:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/cragside/useful-information-for-your-visit-at-cragside
AD - This is an advert for July 2024 and based on a visit to Kynren's Press Performance in July 2024. Always check with venue direct for the most up-to-date info as it can change over time. You can do that here: https://www.11arches.com/kynren
AD - This is an advert for July 2024. Any edits / shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Always check information with venues direct when making plans as information can change over time.
You can check their website here:
https://ourgraingermarket.co.uk/welcome-grainger-market
The Grainger Market! A place to wander and wonder since 1835. For me, it's a place that holds so many special memories.
AD - This is an advert for July 2024 and based on a visit in that month. Any shares / edits beyond this date have not been paid for.
The information in this post was last checked in July 2024 - it's important to always check info with venue direct before heading out as info can change.
You can do that here: https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/things-to-do/attractions/Danby-Lodge-National-Park-Centre
This is a short what's on guide covering the first two weeks in July. My main 'Summer Holiday What's On' guide will cover from 19 July - start of Seot and will be published w/c 15 July so look out for that one.
AD - This is an advert for June 2024 and is based on a visit in June 2024. Any edits / shares after this date have not been asked or paid for. Please always check info with venue direct before heading out, especially regarding opening hours and events as these can change at the last minute.
This post is based on a visit in May 2024. Always check with venue direct for the most up to date info as information and facilities can change over time.
This is one of the best playgrounds I've visited recently. I had no idea it was here until one of the design team messaged me on TikTok to let me know about it and suggested I pop in if I was passing. I was intrigued so decided to make a special trip. I'm so pleased I did.
This post is based on a stay in June 2024. As always, it's important to check details with venues direct when planning your own trip as facilities and info can change.
Our accommodation was provided via a competition win. We paid for our own flights and activities.
This post contains adverts. There are loads of events planned for June and it certainly feels like a bumper month. This post is scheduled in advance and information can change - always check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information before setting off.
This post is based on a visit in May 2024. As always, please check with venue direct for any changes before heading out.
A small (ish) playground which is very accessible by car and public transport with a good range of equipment for under 10s in good condition. River walks and cafes nearby.
This post is based on a visit in May 2024. Please check with venues for the most up-to-date info, especially regarding car parking, costs and opening hours as these regularly change.
This is a lovely short walk to enjoy along the South Tyneside Coast.
This review is based on a visit in May 2024 with three adults, one 8 year old (Evan) and one 13 year old (Jack). This is not an ad/collaboration. Please check with venue direct for the most up to date information as opening times, prices and other info can change over time.
This post is based on a visit which we paid for ourselves in April 2024. As always, please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info, especially regarding opening times and costs.
This post is based on a visit in April 2024. Please check with venue direct for the most up to date info, especially regarding areas of the woods which are closed, before setting out. You can do that here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/thrunton-wood
AD. - I have worked with Breamish Valley Cottages and Copper Beech Cottages in the past, however they have not asked or paid to be included in this post.
This post will share 25 FREE days out across North East England and was published in April 2024.
Please always check with venues direct for the most up to date information and opening hours before heading out.
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This post was published in April 2024. Please check with venue direct for the most up-to-date info, especially regarding opening hours and admission costs. Our most recent visit was in April 2024 however some of the photos/info in this post is from previous visits.
This post was published in April 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info as details can change over time. ALWAYS check opening hours direct before heading out.
Now that Jungle Jack's has closed in Eldon Square, it kind of feels like there is a bit of a lack of play areas in Newcastle City Centre so I thought I would put together a few ideas.
Not all of these suggestions are traditional play areas, but they all should provide entertainment / something to do for kids.
This post was published in April 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date pricing and travel info.
This post was published in April 2024. Prices last checked April 2024. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date-info.
AD - Post includes previous press stays however nobody has asked / paid to be included in this article. The link for Bamburgh Castle Inn is an affiliate link.
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This post is based on a visit in March 2024 which was paid for by myself. Please check with venue direct for the most up-to-date info and pricing.
AD - This is an advert for March 2024. Any shares / edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date info. Step into Alnwick is funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority.
The Visit Northumberland app is FREE to download for both Apple and Android users. Now I was born and bred in Northumberland and raised my children here. Plus thanks to my job, I reckon I have probably enjoyed more days out in the region than the average person.
So you can imagine my surprise when the Visit Northumberland app presented some options for a day out which I'd never even heard of!
This post is based on a visit in April 2024. We have chosen and paid for everything mentioned in this post ourselves however most of the links are (ad) affiliate. Information last checked and correct March 2024. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date information as it can change.
AD - This post contains adverts and affiliate links. This post was published in February 2024 and full opening hours may not have been announced. It's SUPER important you check up-to-date opening hours & info with venues direct before heading out, especially over Bank Holidays.
This post was published in February 2024. Always check with venues direct for the most-up-to-date info before heading out, especially regarding opening hours.
Most of the places mentioned in this post are in the City Centre and easy to walk to on foot however a few are located on the outskirts and a quick bus/Metro ride may be easier with little legs.
