Discover the thrilling world of interactive gaming at the Metrocentre in Gateshead. For precise unit locations and opening hours, please visit activategames.co.uk. Additionally, you can check the website for the latest session times to plan your visit effectively. Summer Pass! For just £39.95, you'll unlock four weeks of gameplay, with one 60-minute Activate experience each week. Whether you're looking to beat your high score, take on new challenges, or simply make the most o

Experience At Butterfly World, you can experience a tropical butterfly house featuring free-flying butterflies in a warm, indoor setting. Additional exhibits often include insects, reptiles, and birds. There is also a café on-site for visitors to enjoy. Butterfly Highlights Check out our range of butterflies, from the dazzling Blue Morpho to the transparent Glasswing. At Butterfly World, you'll learn all about their colourful lives and fascinating behaviours. 2026 Season Date

Indoor Skydiving at iFLY Manchester Location: Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1SN. For additional locations, visit ifly.co.uk. Session Information Session-based experience, check ifly.co.uk for availability. Pre-booking is essential. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours. Accessible from Newcastle via M62. Pricing First Flight package starting from approximately £40–60 per person. Visit ifly.co.uk for the latest pricing and package details. If you go early morning or late ni

Location of Upside Down House Metrocentre Upside Down House Metrocentre can be found at the Yellow Mall Entrance located on the north west side of the Metrocentre Shopping Centre. To get here by train, please use the nearest train station: Metrocentre Rail Station. If you are travelling by car, the Yellow Mall Car Park is the closest to the Upside Down House. Quirky Bespoke Interior Design The quirky bespoke interior design has been created by the Upside Down House Creative T

Visit The Alnwick Garden Location: Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1YU OPENING HOURS From 1st June – 17th July Open every day 10am-5pm From 18th July – 30th August (Summer Holidays)Open every day 10am-6pm From 31st August 1st September – 23rd October Open every day 10am-5pm From 24th October – 1st November (Half Term) Open every day 10am-4pm Parking and Access On-site car park available, with fees approximately £3-5. The garden is located about 45 minutes from Newc

Outdoor Cinema Events in Newcastle For an enjoyable outdoor cinema experience, visit Screen on the Green. Please verify the current event location, as outdoor cinema events may vary by venue and date. Upcoming Events Saturday 1st August12pm: Zootropolis 2 (PG)3pm: Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (PG) Sunday 2nd August12pm: Robots (PG)3pm: Mars Needs Moms (PG) Monday 3rd August12pm: Holes (PG)3pm: The Emoji Movie (U) Tuesday 4th August12pm: Home (U)3pm Chicken Li

Visit Omniplex Cinemas in Sunderland To discover screening times and venues in Newcastle, head to omniplex.co.uk. For the most current listings, it's advisable to check the website frequently. Booking details can differ by location, so make sure to confirm them online. Daily Screenings Screenings are held daily, and you can visit the website for detailed information. Standard ticket prices range from about £8 to £14 per person, depending on the format, with family tickets als

Location and Access Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1ES For the latest performances and events, please visit customshouse.co.uk. The adjacent Mill Dam car park charges approximately £2 to £4. You can access the venue via Tyne Dock Metro followed by a bus, or take the Shields Ferry from Newcastle Quayside, with a journey time of about 20–25 minutes from Newcastle. Ticket Information Ticket prices vary depending on the production, starting at around £8. For details on family and c

Ocean Beach is a traditional seaside pleasure park located on the South Shields seafront, offering a variety of fairground rides suitable for all ages. With attractions ranging from roller coasters to carousels, it’s a perfect destination for families, especially those with children aged 3 to 15 years. Pricing Pay per ride or wristband options available. Check oceanbeach.co.uk for current pricing. Half Price Fridays: Enjoy discounted rates every Friday! Operating Hours For cu

Tupgill Park, Coverham, Middleham, North Yorkshire DL8 4TJ Open April to October (advance booking only, no walk-ins). Visit forbiddencorner.co.uk to check available dates. Free on-site parking available Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Newcastle via A1(M) and A684 Adults: around £15 / Children: around £13 / Children under 4: Free Visit forbiddencorner.co.uk for up-to-date pricing. Advance booking is required; entry is not possible without a pre-booked ticket. Suitable

Matfen Hall, Matfen, Newcastle NE20 0RH Seasonal: typically March to November, weekends year-round, daily in school holidays. Pre-booking essential. Parking Free on-site at Matfen Hall 25–30 minutes from Newcastle via A69 west Adult Treetop Adventure: approx. £33–38. Junior (10–15, min 1.4m): approx. £24–28. Treetop Junior (6–12, min 1.0m): approx. £16–20. Under 6s / below minimum height: not permitted. Minimum age 6. Minimum height 1.0m for junior course. Height strictly enf

Grand Parade, Tynemouth NE30 4JH Open 24/7. Lifeguards: approx. May–September, 10am–6pm. Grand Parade pay & display, approx. £2–4 Metro, 10 minutes walk 20 minutes from Newcastle city centre Surf lessons from approx. £35 (Tynemouth Surf Co.) Kayak and SUP hire from CBK Adventures Suitable for all ages.Lifeguard cover in season. A wide stretch of sandy beach at the foot of Tynemouth village, overlooked by the ruins of Tynemouth Priory on the headland. Rock pools at the norther

Langley Park, County Durham DH7 9TT A construction machinery experience park where children and adults operate real JCBs, dumper trucks, and diggers under supervision. All rides and activities included in entry price. Height restrictions apply to certain machines, check the website before visiting. Weekends and school holidays, typically 10am–5pm, check diggerland.com for specific dates Free on-site parking 20–25 minutes from Newcastle via A693 All visitors (adults and childr

The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1YU A large-scale fantasy play village set within The Alnwick Garden, featuring the world’s largest wooden treehouse play structure, rope bridges, slides, fantasy landscapes, and themed play zones inspired by the fictional world of Lilidorei. The Alnwick Garden itself is one of the most visited gardens in the UK and is included in the combined ticket. Open daily during school holidays, weekends outside of holidays

Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham DL2 3AH Castle and grounds open seasonally but typically Easter to October. Check raby.co.uk for exact dates and times. Free on-site parking 45–50 minutes from Newcastle via A1(M) and A688 Adult: approx. £14 / Child: approx. £7 / Under 5s: Free / Family tickets available check raby.co.uk for current pricing Suitable for all ages. Grounds and deer park accessible for younger children. 01833 660202 | admin@raby.co.uk A medieval castle set in

Brocksbushes Farm, Corbridge, Northumberland NE43 7UB Farm Shop: Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm, Sun 10am–5pm. PYO and seasonal activities: check brocksbushes.co.uk on the day before visiting. Free on-site parking 30–35 minutes from Newcastle via A69 west Strawberry PYO: by weight, approx. £3–5 per punnet. Soft play: approx. £5.50–6.50 per child. All ages. Soft play best for 1–8 year olds. A working farm near Corbridge with pick-your-own strawberries in summer, pumpkin picking in October

Nr Rowlands Gill, Gateshead NE16 6BG Daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm). Check nationaltrust.org.uk for seasonal events. Free for National Trust members. Non-members approx. £5–7. 20 to 25 minutes from Newcastle via A694 Adult: £12.50 / Child (5–17): £6.25 / Under 5s: Free / Family (2 adults + 3 children): £31.25. We pay £14.10 per month for a NT membership and it is well worth it. NT members: Free. Suitable for all ages. Adventure playground excellent for 5–12 year olds....

A 9 park activity adventure talk that gives fresh air, and energy burning. Tingley Garden Centre, Thorpe Lane, Tingley, Leeds, WF3 1SL Whats included in your park pass: Jump tower with giant airbag Water rafts was Vinnie's absolute favourite Adventure golf Giant swings Slides and more FREE archery is on Mon to Fri on selected weeks this summer FREE soft axe throwing is on Mon to Fri on selected weeks Optional extra: High Rope Course are £5.25 to £5.95pp Pricing with summer sa

FREE event that is back for Summer 2026 and genuinley one of my favourite events of the year. Great for under 7's, right in the middle of Newcastle City Centre so super easy to get to. Old Eldon Square. Find it with screen on the green, a new stay and play in partnership with Go-North East. No booking required. What's there: Mini Tyne Bridge Tyne and Wear Metro Train Mini Eldon Square Tyneside Cinema Newcastle Building Society Pink Lane Bakery Dakwala Bombay Canteen Mon, Wed,

Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 8DD Open daily March to October, weekends November to February England’s oldest visitor attraction, established in 1630. Set in riverside grounds in Knaresborough, the site includes the famous Petrifying Well (the UK’s most visited naturalwonder), the Cave of the prophetess Mother Shipton, and woodland walks. The petrifying well turns objects to stone and children can retrieve their own petrified toy to take home