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Bede's World - Jarrow
Come for a fun and leisurely day out at Bede’s World, where you’ll learn all about Bede and the Anglo-Saxon way of life in Northumbria. Find out what life would have been like with a visit to our working farm. See our replica buildings made of wattle and daub, built with truly original materials and methods, using skills that would...
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Tynemouth Blue Reef Aquarium
Blue Reef is a great place for visitors of all ages to find out more about the wonders of the deep. As well as innovative displays, informative talks and feeding demonstrations, there's an ever changing programme of events, exhibitions and themed activities to keep the family fully entertained We're a baby friendly attraction with changing...
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Down at the Farm - Houghtone Le Spring
We are a childrens animal farm which specialises in hands on activities and have just been granted zoo status.We have lots of activities for all ages and are open 10am-5pm weekends and school holidays throughout the year. We have a wide range of animals from reptiles to reindeer, raccons to traditional farm animals. We also offer...
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Mini Moos Farm - Edmondsley
mini moos farm is a unique experience for all the family. Come and meet our miniature animals. massive indoor and outdoor play areas. 50,000 square feet of indoor play area means that even if it rains, the fun doesn’t stop. With live animal shows throughout the day, you’ll find plenty to do until the rain goes. There’s lots to...
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Adventure Valley - Brasside - Durham
Adventure Valley is open for visitors for 362 days of the year and you’ll discover seven action packed play zones bringing you the very best in family adventure, animal fun and indoor play. Outside explore Action Creek and Runaway Ranch. What will you do first? Bounce high on the jumping pillows, race friends on the go karts, whoosh down...
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Hall Hill Farm - Durham
Set in the beautiful, rolling hills of County Durham, Hall Hill Farm is a mixed farm of 290 hectares. There are lots of friendly animals waiting to meet you. Bottle feed the lambs, fluffy chicks, inquisitive goats, the magnificent Highland Cattle and the children's favourite, rabbits and guinea pigs to cuddle and stroke. Hall...
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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...
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Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
If you want to experience a thrilling day out for the whole family, a visit to our animal farm will fill you with smiles. We've indoor and outdoor play areas, indoor and outdoor pedal go-kart tracks, crazy golf and loads more activities kids will love and an excellent variety of animals that will make any young face light up. School Groups We...
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Whitehouse Farm Centre
Whitehouse Farm is a 40 acre farm centre that has been entertaining and educating visitors since it opened it's doors in May 1997. The farm is a great place for families, school and group visits of all ages enabling visitors to see, handle and feed a wide variety of animals from traditional breeds to...
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The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre
Welcome to The Sanctuary Wildlfe Centre. The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre outside Morpeth is probably the largest wildlife rescue centre in the north-east of England. Currently home to over 150 animals, The Sanctuary cares for injured and abandoned British wildlife as well as many unwanted farm and pet animals. Our aims are to care for...
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Highland Cattle Centre
At the Highland Cattle Centre, there's so much for families, individuals, birthday parties to see, touch, and do! Experience the magic of our fold (herd) of award winning, friendly Highland Cattle as well as the livestock and whole host of animals who live on our thriving working farm. Enjoy our comb a coo walk meet our...
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Low Barns Nature Reserve - Bishop Aukland
Durham Wildlife Trust’s purpose is to protect wildlife and promote nature conservation in County Durham, the City of Sunderland and the Boroughs of Gateshead, South Tyneside and Darlington. We are one of the most active environmental organisations in the region, managing 25 Nature Reserves, a variety of species and habitat...
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Eshottheugh Animal Park - Morpeth
COME AND VISIT ESHOTTHEUGH ANIMAL PARK ON A FAMILY DAY OUT! Situated within 15 acres of the picturesque heart of Northumberland, you will find a wide range of animals from friendly Donkeys & Goats to more exotic species like Wallabies, Raccoons & Meerkats... We also have an outdoor play area for the kids with pedal tractors. NEW for...
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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.
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Wild Animal Adventures
A Brand New and Exciting Attraction in Teesside... fun for all the family Make sure you get in early to see what we've got on offer. Bring the kids... bring the grandparents and the neighbours! You won't be disappointed! ‘’We believe it is our responsibility to provide our animals with the highest standards of welfare, and give our...
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Falconry Days- Hexham
Enjoy a unique falconry experience giving you a rare insight into the art of falconry. Take the opportunity to get really close to, and hands on with a range of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and Vultures. Whether your interest is in falconry, birds of prey, bird watching, wildlife or just being out in beautiful countryside, Falconry Days will have...
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Newham Grange Country Farm
Newham Grange Country Farm is a unique and extremely popular attraction for the whole family as well as school groups. There are many things at the farm to see and do, from the wide range of animal breeds of cattle, pigs and sheep along with the usual farm animals including rabbits, goats, ponies, donkeys, poultry and waterfowl to the play and...
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Otter Trust’s North Pennines Reserve
(NOW CLOSED) A branch of the famous Otter Trust. Visitors can see Asian and British otters, red and fallow deer and several rare breeds of farm animals in this 230-acre wildlife reserve. If this venue re-opens we will update!
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Hazel Brow Farm
Welcome to Hazel Brow, a 200 acre, family run, organic farm in the heart of Swaledale - famous for its beautiful Herriot scenery and only 1 mile from the picturesque 'watersplash ' ford featured in the BBC series 'All Creatures Great And Small' Our diversified farm offers a wide selection of activities for all the family: Visitor...
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Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
The Birds Of Prey Centre is located within the magnificent lakeside surroundings of Kielder Water at Leaplish Waterside Park. The Centre contains one of the largest & most fascinating collections of Birds Of Prey in the North of England. At the Birds of Prey Centre you will discover a vast variety of species & find out about their...
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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...
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Chillingham Wild Cattle Park - Alnwick
The Chillingham cattle are said to be the only survivors of the wild herds which once roamed freely through the forests of Great Britain. Today they live in a beautiful enclosed 365 acre parkland at Chillingham in Northumberland which has been their home since the 13th century. In December 2010 the herd numbers 93 animals. Chillingham...
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A Children's farms may be a great spot close to Tyne & Wear to take the small children. Girls and boys, and most clearly tots looking for stimulating spots to check out with a Grandma for instance, can quite often have interaction with a broad range of domestic creatures. These might include sheep, geese, guinea pigs, small horses, pigs, and even miniature donkeys. Food may very well be picked up for the creatures from a food dispenser. Your nearby Children's zoo may even have more unique creatures such as skunks, exotic animals such as scorpions and deadly creatures and even colourful birds. Be assured if you are an Uncle with a niece for instance, you definitely will not be disappointedwith what a little one's petting farm can offer a person. Some zoos might even offer a mobile service which could be of particular interest to a head master seeking to put togetheir a party potentially. So if you are in the Tyne & Wear location and have little ones, then a petting zoo may be the ideal place for an individual to take the youngsters. Make sure you take a look at the website before going to find out if the petting zoo have offers on for a affordable day out.