Kids Fun Activities Northumberland

Castle Mania - Morpeth
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Castle Mania - Morpeth
Our massive castle themed indoor adventure play centre was purpose built for kids. Located in the popular seaside town of Amble on the Coquet Enterprise Park, we're so big you can't miss us. Wobble your way up rope bridges to slide down dragon’s tail. Dodge your way through the dungeon then ride on the cannon ball swings. With more than 40...
Puffin Cruises - Amble
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Puffin Cruises - Amble
Boat trips around Coquet Island. View puffins, arctic terns, common terns, sandwich terns and the rare rosegate tern. These birds are migratory and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Also eider ducks, and seals can be seen plus the base of a lighthouse tower which was built by monks and ruins of a monastery window are visible from the boat.
Adventure Northumberland
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Adventure Northumberland
Adventure Northumberland provides a great choice of land and water based outdoor adventure activities for families and groups of all ages and sizes. We're ideally placed between the stunning Northumberland Coast an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Northumberland National Park. Try your hand at kayaking, coasteering, mountain biking...
The Alnwick Garden
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The Alnwick Garden
The Garden has a varied programme of events and activities throughout the year, with music, performances, storytelling, workshops, exhibitions, classes, tours and much more. Every visit is different with something new to experience, and much of the programme is free for visitors.
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
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Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Discover life in a historic fishing village. Discover the Mary Joicey all weather lifeboat and the Girl Anne fishing coble. Visit the 65 seat Breakwater Café serving local food and overlooking the bay. We are an all weather attraction, open all year. We can provide space for business, functions or groups in our Latimer Function Room. Car...
Animal Antics
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Animal Antics
Bringing our little animals to your little animals. Childrens parties, fetes, schools, charity functions, nursing homes, libraries, clubs. With a large selection of animals from cuddlies, reptiles and mini beasts you choose the ones you want for a full hands on experience. We are fully insured and CRB checked. If you want a kids party with...
Golden Gate Boat Trips
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Golden Gate Boat Trips
Welcome to Seahouses, gateway to the beautiful Farne Islands. Discover the beautiful Farne Islands and tour the famous Longstone Lighthouse aboard The Golden Gate The Golden Gate is the only vessel licensed to land on Longstone Island See Grey Seals - Puffins - Shags
Farne Islands Boat Trips
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Farne Islands Boat Trips
The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals. Inner Farne (Tour 1) Duration: 2½ hours Adult...
Battlezone Newcastle Mini Paintball
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Battlezone Newcastle Mini Paintball
For those not old enough for the big guns, we offer 'Mini Paintball' for warriors 8-11years old at our Newcastle site. If your child is 12 years and older check out our regular newcastle paintball options. Our junior paintball option is perfect for children experiencing paintball for the first time. Treat them to an unforgettable...
Hotpotz Ceramic Painting - Whitley Bay
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Hotpotz Ceramic Painting - Whitley Bay
Hotpotz, as featured on CBeebies, is a Ceramic Painting Studio in the coastal town of Whitley Bay. We offer an innovative opportunity for people of all ages to come and try something different and create their very own work of art. At Hotpotz everyone can create a work of art to treasure forever. Our 'Pop in and Paint' studio is open for...
Squiggles N Giggles
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Squiggles N Giggles
I would like to introduce myself to you all and tell you a little bit about myself and my background! My name is Louise Cervantes-Jordan and I am a local mum, resident to North Tyneside.  I have a wealth of skills and over 15 years experience in working with children and their parents in play, educational and support capacities. Being...
Tumble Tots Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Tumble Tots Newcastle Upon Tyne
Designed to develop children's physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured Tumble Tots equipment. The programme is structured to develop children's positive personality traits including confidence and self-esteem. Each 45-minute weekly session combines fun, excitement and challenge in a...
Parklands Mini Golf
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Parklands Mini Golf
The Mini Golf provides synthetic putting greens, obstacles and water features and has been designed to suit all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer, we also provide scorecards to enhance the fun and competitiveness. Admission: Adult £4 Child £2.75 Family £12 Children under 3 admitted free!   ...
XS Superbowl - Newcastle Upon Tyne
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XS Superbowl - Newcastle Upon Tyne
For fun bowlers and the more serious players Namco offers the very latest in bowling facilities including automatic scoring, feature lighting and 'bumpers' to help our less experienced customers. Arcade: Shoot’em-ups, Racecar simulators, cuddly toy claw cranes – Namco Funscape venues are packed with the most advanced and cherished...
Stephenson Railway Museum - North Shields
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Stephenson Railway Museum - North Shields
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the home of George Stephenson's 'Billy' and many other engines from the great age of steam.
Popolo Ceramico
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Popolo Ceramico
Popolo Ceramico is a ceramics business that specialise in personalised ceramics. The business was founded by Christina Taylor-Chisholm in 2010. Christina studied Art in Newcastle upon-Tyne and has always had a passion for ceramics. As a working mother, after a career in Project Management Christina decided to leave her job and set up her own...
Tynemouth Treasure Trail
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Tynemouth Treasure Trail
Treasure Trails started in 2005 in Cornwall when a Treasure Trail was written around the founders home town for a charity event -  this proved such a success that he decided to write more Trails around Cornwall and sell them at craft shows for a bit of fun. Unbeknown to him, someone who had completed one of his Trails entered him into the...
River Escapes - North Shields
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River Escapes - North Shields
Escape the everyday and do something different; be it for business or pleasure. A River Escapes cruise is perfect for any occasion - a sightseeing trip, a corporate event, an exclusive celebration or an upbeat evening party.
Pots and Pancakes - North Shields
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Pots and Pancakes - North Shields
Our Café in North Shields provides an exciting environment for ceramic painting. We have a wide range of pottery pieces and colours to choose from or you can even create your own piece using clay. Pots & Pancakes is a great place to spend a couple of hours relaxing and creating a unique piece of pottery no matter what your age of...
MFA Bowl Newcastle
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MFA Bowl Newcastle
For the best bowling has to offer, join the club! The Family Club scores you access to tons of great offers, coupons, discounted bowling and more. Exclusive offers delivered to your inbox and/or mobile device. News about Upcoming events and promotions Admission: Adult £4.95 £9.90 £10.90 Under 16s £3.95 £7.90...
Quasar South Shields
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Quasar South Shields
Looking for something different to do? Weather not great but don’t want to be stuck in the house? Why not come down to Quasar South Shields where you can have serious fun with a laser gun, whatever the weather. Situated within Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Quasar is a non-contact activity which can be enjoyed by everyone – no matter...
React Dance and events - Newcastle Upon Tyne
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React Dance and events - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dance activities, parties, fitness and fun for all ages, React Dance - our aim is to bring the enjoyment of dance to people of all ages   Please look at our available dance classes and upcoming events - get in touch if you want any more information. Whether you want your tiny tot to embrace music, your children to develop some theatrical...
Eldon Bowl
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Eldon Bowl
A smart little 8 lane ten pin bowling centre with a family feel offering classic bowling and birthday parties, this is tucked inside Eldon Leisure Centre and offers a fun afternoon's family tournament! There are other things inside this centre too which provide either excellent ways to extend your day or alternatives for picky kids if you've got...
Override Skate Park
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Override Skate Park
Override Indoor Skatepark is a space where riders of all ages can practice and improve their skills, rain or shine. We work with beginners in a safe environment to show them how to use the skate park responsibly and enjoyably. See our opening times page for information on our regular events and competitions as well as demos by sponsored...
1st Bowl Newcastle upon Tyne
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1st Bowl Newcastle upon Tyne
1st Bowl is Newcastle's best value and tenpin bowling and entertainment venue with 16 professional bowling lanes, fully licensed bar, pool tables, cutting edge arcade entertainment complex and a diner serving the best quality food around - all at the right price!.
Seven Stories - Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Seven Stories - Newcastle Upon Tyne
We celebrate the art of children's books, their place in our childhood and in our culture. Seven Stories opened on the 19th August 2005, to showcase a national collection of manuscripts and illustrations of some of the UK's finest authors and illustrators for children. Seven Stories is The National Centre for Children's Books. We select...
Victoria Tunnel
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Victoria Tunnel
The Victoria Tunnel is a preserved 19th century waggonway under the city from the Town Moor to the Tyne, to transport coal from Spital Tongues (Leazes Main) Colliery to the river and operated between 1842 and the 1860s. The Tunnel was converted in 1939 into an air raid shelter to protect thousands of Newcastle citizens during World War 2. In...
Curious About Newcastle
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Curious About Newcastle
If you're curious about the town or city that you're visiting, you'll love our self-guided walks which take you to the most fascinating areas - download them, or we'll post them to you. You'll discover what's important, at your own speed, and level of interest. Admission: £4.99 for a download, or £5.50 plus P and P for a pre...
Newcastle Half-Day Tour
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Newcastle Half-Day Tour
Enjoy your time Tyneside and learn more about the history of the Toon What's included 3.5-hour tour in Newcastle with an English-speaking live guide Admission fees and guided tour of St. Nicholas Cathedral Church and the Castle Keep     Learn Newcastle's history on a guided walk of the city, from a Roman Fort to an...
Newcastle Climbing Centre
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Newcastle Climbing Centre
Newcastle Climbing Centre welcomes everyone whether you are a novice who wants to gain experience and develop skills or a dedicated rock athlete looking to push your limits. We provide an environment that caters for all abilities and offers the best indoor climbing experience. Admission: Starter sessions begin from £9 for...
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art - Gateshead
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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art - Gateshead
BALTIC is a place where visitors can experience innovative and provocative new art, relax, have fun, learn and discover fresh ideas.
Dynamix Skatepark
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Dynamix Skatepark
We are an Indoor Skatepark, Circus Skills training and Performing Arts Centre, and we run as a not for profit Community Interest Company. Please see our News page for details of our Christmas Holidays opening times, including a fun event on Monday 21st December for Under 18s to participate in. We run timetabled sessions, with supervised...
F1K Indoor Karting -Gateshead
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F1K Indoor Karting -Gateshead
Junior & Cadet Go Kart driving experiences and children’s parties are a great way of getting your budding F1 stars of the future to take to the track and experience this exhilarating motorsport. Our experienced trained track staff will be on hand at all times to ensure their safety and their full enjoyment of this very special...
The Ceramic Experience - Blaydon
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The Ceramic Experience - Blaydon
Select your own piece of bisque (unpainted pottery), draw your design, and start painting. Let your imagination run wild! We supply everything from stamps and stencils, to aprons, brushes, tiles and paint, all of which are non-toxic and food safe. With hundreds of bisque shapesfor you to choose from, we really do have something for everyone....
AIM Dance Group - Gateshead
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AIM Dance Group - Gateshead
AIM Dance Group at Dunston Activity Centre Call: 07833257565 or email: x-galina-x@hotmail.co.uk Come along and join a variety of styles including ballet, street, cheer dance and broadway jazz. Friday classes are: STREET 5-5.45PM 6 years + Ever seen the hottest pop bands music video? Get the moves dancing to your favourite...
Battlezone Laser Gateshead
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Battlezone Laser Gateshead
Get ready to enter a world of adrenaline-pumping, nerve-jangling, heart pounding action! A world where your courage will be pushed to the very limit, your daring put to the sternest of tests and your ability to stay cool-headed under pressure given its most demanding challenge ever. Get ready to enter Battlezone Laser, the ultimate laser tag...
Tanfield Railway - Gateshead
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Tanfield Railway - Gateshead
Less than half an hour from Newcastle and within easy reach of Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham,steam trains run every Sunday and Bank Holiday on a picturesque six mile round trip from Sunniside in Gateshead to East Tanfield near Stanley.A great day out for families and history fans alike,Europe's oldest working engine shed and the world's...
Bowes Railway - Gateshead
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Bowes Railway - Gateshead
We are the only operational preserved standard gauge rope-hauled railway in the world. Our Springwell site is open Monday to Saturday throughout the year. Trains operate on selected Sundays and special days as advertised.
Riverside Bowling
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Riverside Bowling
Riverside Bowl is a brand new bowling centre to the City of Sunderland. Riverside Bowl is just a new name for BKF Bowl so don't worry you'll find everything you loved in BKF Bowl just in a brand new venue! Interested to see inside our brand new venue and what's on offer? Simply click the link below to view pictures of our vast range of...
AMF Bowling Washington
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AMF Bowling Washington
Bowling, delicious food and drink, amusements and more. Find out why were the best in all round family entertainment! Opening Times Monday 10am-11pm Tuesday 10am-11pm Wednesday 10am-11pm Thursday 10am-11pm Friday 10am-12am Saturday 10am-12am Sunday 10am-11pm Bowling games can be booked up to 30 mins before closing.
National Glass Centre
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National Glass Centre
Enjoy a wonderful mix of traditional, regional fayre accented with flair and a modern twist. Our amazing daily glass blowing, lathe and flame working demonstrations are free and run throughout the day. Echoing the philosophy of National Glass Centre, the menu showcases heritage and innovation, delivered with creativity and passion. Open...
Rosebud Ceramics
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Rosebud Ceramics
Established since 2004, Rosebud Ceramics have brought an enjoyable, relaxing activity to Sunderland City Centre, covering the North East. Anyone of any age and ability can achieve something special. We are a family run business based in Sunderland City Centre, offering silver handprint, fingerprint and pet print jewellery, pottery painting,...
Laser Quest Sunderland
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Laser Quest Sunderland
Quasar Laser Quest Sunderland  is a real life, first person shooter experience! Using laser tag equipment in a safe environment arena, Laser Quest provides you with a unique and exhilarating experience. Cunning, stealth, precision shots or all out rapid fire, whatever your strategy our high tech laser targeting weapon system allows you to...
BeamishWild High Ropes - Durham
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BeamishWild High Ropes - Durham
Welcome to the home of adventure in the North East! Set in the Treetops of our ancient woodland, our High Ropes Course is 2 hours of non-stop fun and challenges guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. We’ve packed your fun day out in the treetops with 4 zip-wires, rope bridges, swinging tires and you will be finishing off with the...
KRAZY KINGDOM - Annfield Plain
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KRAZY KINGDOM - Annfield Plain
Family Entertainmet Centre for Children of ages 0-12 Indoor Soft Play, Giant Slides, Sports Arena, Traverse Climbing Wall, Full Size Ten Pin Bowling Lanes, Electric Go-Karts, Internet Cafe, Krazy Kafe' serving selection of home cooked food and drink.
Karting North East
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Karting North East
With a highly experienced and dedicated team, we offer the UK's leading Karting experience and much more, with Paintball, Rage Rally, Archery + Tomahawks and Off Road 4x4 also available on site. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, arranging a stag or hen weekend to remember or simply planning a fun-packed day out, we've got it covered.  ...
Park View Community Association - Durham
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Park View Community Association - Durham
Childrens activities including dance, drama, gymnastics, football, trampolining. Adult day and evening classes. Facilties for hire, Sports Hall, Astroturf, Bowls Green, Theatre Suite and rooms. Holiday activities More extensive usage also occurs during the school holiday periods when we have access to all the facilities during the daytime and...
Heatherslaw Light Railway
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Heatherslaw Light Railway
Lady Augusta was built under contract with the workshops at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and entered service in 1989. Although she is quite small she has successfully pulled up to 100 passengers a trip for 21 years.  She will continue to haul regular services but the introduction of our new locomotive ”Bunty” has...
Chain Bridge Honey Farm
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Chain Bridge Honey Farm
The Chain Bridge Honey Farm visitor centre was established in the early 1990s to allow the public to discover first hand the extraordinary tale of bees and honey. The comprehensive information found on the visitor centre walls was compiled by beekeeper and honey farm employee Ann Middleditch. There are sections on bees and bee behaviour,...