Visit Tynemouth Aquarium Location: Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JF Opening Hours Open daily, 10am – 5pm (no last entry restriction), every day except Christmas Day. Parking and Access Tynemouth Aquarium is on Grand Parade along the Tynemouth seafront, with pay-and-display parking available nearby and good local bus and Metro links (Tynemouth Metro station is within walking distance). Admission Prices Day Ticket Standard: £18.90 Junior (3–12 years, must be accompanied by an

Visit St. James' Park Stadium Tours, Newcastle Location: St. James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST (Stadium Tours Reception is in the Milburn Stand, accessed via Milburn Reception) Opening Hours Classic Tour times: Monday – Friday: 12.30pm and 2.30pm (additional times may be available) Saturday & Sunday: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm (additional times may be available) Tours last approximately 90 minutes. Arrive no later than 15 minutes be

Visit Gutterball, North Shields Location: Rotary Way, North Shields, NE29 6DA Opening Hours Monday – Thursday: 3pm – 10pm Friday: 12pm – 11pm Saturday: 9am – 11pm Sunday: 9am – 10pm During school holidays, opens from 10am Monday to Friday, and from 9am on weekends. Parking and Access Parking is available directly outside the venue. The nearest Metro station is Meadow Well. Admission Prices Gutterball's "Game Changer" packages combine bowling with other games, starting from £1

Visit Blossom Pamper Parties, Gateshead Location: 156 Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4DU Opening Hours Blossom Pamper Parties operates by appointment/booking rather than fixed daily opening hours — get in touch via the contact form or phone to check availability for your preferred date. Parking and Access The studio is based on Prince Consort Road in Gateshead; check with the team when booking for the most convenient nearby parking options. Admission Prices Day Packages

Visit William's Den, East Yorkshire Location: Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU15 2LS Opening Hours Summer Holidays (21 July – 6 September 2026): Open every day, 10am – 5pm Term Time: Friday 10am – 4pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm Parking and Access William's Den has ample on-site parking close to the entrance. Admission Prices All Day Admission (term time): from £7.30 Half Day Admission (term time, 1pm–4pm/5pm): from £5.78 Family Bundles (Frid

Visit the National Football Museum, Manchester Location: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG Opening Hours Open daily, 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm). Closed 24 & 25 December and 1 January. Parking and Access The museum is a two-minute walk from Manchester Victoria Station and five minutes from Shudehill Bus Station, with excellent tram, train and bus links into the city centre. For visitors driving, the nearest car parks are AO Arena CitiPark, Manchester P

Visit Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes Location: Wensleydale Creamery, Gayle Lane, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, DL8 3RN Opening Hours Open 7 days a week: Cheese & Gift Shop: 9am – 5pm Calvert's Restaurant: 11am – 4pm 1897 Coffee Shop: 9am – 4.30pm Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience: 10am – 4.30pm Parking and Access Free on-site parking is available, including designated disabled parking. If the main car park is full, pay-and-display alternatives are available in Hawes

Visit Pizza Dough Co, Gosforth Location: Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2DS (within the Three Mile, Gosforth) Opening Hours The restaurant operates alongside the wider Three Mile pub and dining hours (walk-ins welcome). The on-site soft play, The Playhouse, is open Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 7pm (last entry 5.30pm), with walk-in admission before 3pm and dinner & soft play bookable from 3pm, seven days a week. Parking and Access Plenty of free on-site parking is ava

Visit Fun Shack, Newcastle Location: Unit A3, Benfield Business Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NQ Opening Hours Term Time: Closed Tuesdays; all other days 10am – 6.30pm School Holidays: Monday – Sunday, 10am – 6.30pm Bank Holidays: 10am – 5pm Parking and Access Fun Shack Newcastle has a free customer car park on site, though it can get busy at peak times. It's also a short walk from Walkergate Metro station. Admission Prices 1–2 years: £7.69 (term-time weekday

Visit Splatter Art Studio, Newcastle Location: 3 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SA Opening Hours The studio generally runs Thursday–Monday, though as a newly opened Newcastle location it launched operating weekends first, with more days being added — it's worth checking current availability on the booking calendar before planning a visit. Parking and Access Splatter Art Studio is in the heart of Newcastle city centre, a short walk from Newcastle Central Station, so

Visit Snozone, Yorkshire Location: Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA (at the Xscape centre, a few minutes from Junction 32 of the M62) Opening Hours Monday – Thursday: 10am – 9pm Friday: 10am – 10pm Saturday: 8am – 8pm Sunday: 8am – 7pm Reception and other areas open 45 minutes before the slopes. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session to get changed and collect equipment. Parking and Access Snozone Yorkshire is part of the wider Xscape Yorkshire complex, which has ex

Visit Ninja Warrior UK, Teesside Location: Teesside Leisure Park, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 7BU Opening Hours Term Time Monday – Friday: 12pm – 7pm Saturday: 10am – 7pm Sunday: 10am – 5pm School Holidays Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: 10am – 5pm Last admission is one hour before closing. Pre-booking all sessions is required. Parking and Access Ninja Warrior UK Teesside is located just off the A19/A66 interchange within Teesside Leisure Park, with free on-site pa

Visit Canny Crafty, Gosforth Location: 147-149 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1DU Opening Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm Saturday: 10am – 5.30pm Sunday: 10am – 4pm Hours may vary occasionally — check Canny Crafty's Google listing for the latest. Parking and Access There's no on-site parking, but the studio is on neighbouring streets with permit-restricted parking nearby, plus a pay-and-display car park at the bottom of Salters Road. It's a

Visit The Dunes, South Shields Location: Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD Opening Hours Generally open daily from around 9am/9.30am until 8pm (extended to 9am–8pm every day during school holidays) — it's worth checking the official site for the current weekly schedule, as hours vary by term time versus holidays. Parking and Access On-site parking is available, and The Dunes sits directly opposite South Shields beach, making it an easy add-on to a seafront day out. Admission

Visit The Pin, Ramside Hall Location: Ramside Hall, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1TD Opening Hours Sunday – Thursday: 8am – 11pm Friday – Saturday: 8am – midnight Parking and Access Free on-site parking is available just a short walk from the entrance, as part of the wider Ramside Hall hotel and golf resort. Admission Prices The Pin is a newly opened (October 2025) entertainment venue, so exact current pricing is best checked at booking, but as a guide from early visitor reports: D

Visit Namco Funscape, Metrocentre Location: Unit 244 Garden Walk, Gateshead, Metrocentre, NE11 9XY Opening Hours Open every day, 10am – 10.30pm Parking and Access Namco Funscape is inside the Metrocentre, so visitors can use any of the shopping centre's extensive free car parks. Admission Prices Entry to the venue itself is free — activities are priced individually: Bowling: from £7 per person per game (daytime deal, Monday–Thursday); three games for £15 on Wednesdays and Sun

Visit The Glasshouse, Gateshead Location: St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR Opening Hours Building hours vary by day depending on the events schedule — the venue is typically closed on quieter weekdays and open with extended hours on performance days and weekends. Current opening times are listed on the Your Visit page. Box Office phone lines generally run midday to early evening on open days. Parking and Access The Glasshouse has its own car park right be

Visit The Fun Jungle, Washington Location: Sulgrave Road, Washington, NE37 3AZ Opening Hours Monday – Sunday: 9.30am – 7pm (last entry 5.30pm) Parking and Access The Fun Jungle has its own free on-site car park directly outside the venue. It's also reachable by bus, with the nearest stop at Sulgrave Bus Link on Marlborough Road (around a half-mile walk from there). Admission Prices General admission (children over 2): around £7–£8 per child Accompanying adults go free — no en

Visit The Escapologist, Metrocentre Location: Unit 234, Yellow Quadrant, 16 Garden Walk, Metrocentre, Gateshead, NE11 9YG Opening Hours Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm Friday – Sunday: 10am – 10pm Parking and Access The Escapologist is on the ground floor of the Metrocentre, opposite Clip 'n Climb and Popeyes, so visitors can use any of the shopping centre's extensive free car parks. Admission Prices Pricing depends on the room, group size, and time of day — exact prices are sh

Visit Gravity, Xscape Yorkshire Location: Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA Opening Hours Monday: Closed (term time) Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 8pm Saturday: 9am – 8pm Sunday: 9am – 7pm Hours can vary for classes, private events, and reduced sound/light sessions — check availability online before visiting. Parking and Access Gravity is located inside Xscape Yorkshire, a large indoor entertainment complex with extensive free on-site parking jus