There’s no shortage of fun things to do in the North East for families. We’ve rounded up some of the top spots recommended by local parents, including for:
🌧️Rainy Days
🌳Parks & walks
🌞Playgrounds
🚲Easy paths for bikes/scooters/buggies
👶Babies and toddlers
👦Older kids and teens
There’s a printable pdf for each ‘Top 10s’ guide – perfect to print & keep handy so you’ll never be stuck for ideas! Most guides are split into areas to help find the best things to do with kids in Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Durham & Northumberland, and there’s also a 👇handy map below👇 to help plan your days out.
Details are subject to change, please check directly with providers for the latest updates and booking requirements.
👶Top Tens for Tiny Ones
A handy list of places perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, including farms and zoos, play cafes, soft plays (including pop-up soft play/gymnastics) & more. Print here, and for more details see Days Out.
You can also find Toddler Term-Time Specials for discounted entry to soft plays, trampoline parks & more, and Classes for Under 5s in Gateshead, including messy play, dance, drama, sensory, music and sports,
🌧️Top Days Out on Rainy Days
Top picks for getting out of the house with kids on rainy days, including museums & galleries, mini-golf, gaming, laser tag, escape rooms, swimming, bowling & more.
Print here, and for handy links and more info click here.
🌳Parks & Walks
A bumper list of favourite parks, gardens, woodland, nature reserves & beaches. Most places are free to visit (although parking charges may apply) apart from those with an asterisk.
Print here, and for more details see Days Out. Plus, more hidden gems for family walks in Gateshead here.
🌞Playgrounds in the North East
Top playgrounds in favourite parks, including with sand and water play (you can also find more ideas for summer splash pads and swimming pools here).
Print here, and use the map below to find tons more playgrounds big and small – whether you just fancy a change from the usual or if you’re out & about and need a quick stop for the kids to let off steam!
🚲 Easy Paths for Bikes, Scooters and Buggy Walks
The top spots in the North East for kids to practice on bikes and scooters. Ideal for new learners & little legs, or for buggy walks. Some of these paths form part of the National Cycle Network (NCN), more info and other routes here. Print here.
👦Days Out with Kids & Teens
Inspiration for fun days out for kids and teens (and grown ups!), with plenty to choose from for crafty kids, animal lovers, gamers, adrenaline junkies & more. Print here, and for more details see Days Out.
Gateshead Mumbler Top 10s Map
Map Key
Babies, Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers
Older Kids & Teens
Parks & Walks
Rainy Days
Easy Cycle Paths
Pubs/Cafes with Outdoors Play Areas (more info here)
Please check precise locations, parking arrangements and booking requirements before travelling.
There’s plenty on Gateshead Mumbler to help keep little ones (and big ones!) busy, check here for more ideas and info for playgroups, classes and fun days out from tots to teens!
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