If you know of any other great play parks and great outdoors in Northumberland which aren't listed on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS, please get in contact with us, so we can add them to the website and share the fun places to go with other children - thanks a lot
Family Days Out in Northumberland
The Alnwick Garden
Alnwick
The Alnwick Garden - one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, it is a magical landscape of unique gardens, features and structures, and a fantastic place for all the family.
Chillingham Wild Cattle Park
Alnwick
Chillingham Wild Cattle Park The park contains wild cattle and many other interesting creatures. Roe Deer and Fallow Deer can often be seen, while the Red Squirrels, Foxes and Badgers who live here are more wary and are not so often seen. The park is also home to over 50 species of birds, and is the most northerly outpost of the Nuthatch.
Farne Islands
Seahouses
Farne Islands 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.
Join one of the many year-round trips and explore this most wonderous of British archipelagoes on one of the fleet of seagoing motor vessels.
The Fenton Centre
Wooler
The Fenton Centre Discover what makes the countryside tick.During the day, water voles graze the banks close to their burrows and in the evening, otters play and fish. Kingfishers, nesting in holes on the sandy banks, sand martins and sandpipers can all be regularly seen feeding along the River Till. Red squirrels visit the woodlands where roe deer and woodcock shelter.
The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre
Morpeth
The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre - has over 100 animals in permanent care including foxes, badgers, pigs, donkies, peacocks, ponies, goats, sheep and unwanted pets including rabbits and terrapins.There are also toy tractors and trampolines for the kids.
Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
Falstone
Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre The Centre contains one of the largest & most fascinating collections of Birds Of Prey in the North of England. Watch a Falcon stoop down from the skies at over 100mph, see the grace and speed of Eagles, Hawks & Kites. Experience the thrill & excitement of handling some of these beautiful & extraordinary birds.
Bailiffgate Museum
Alnwick
Bailiffgate Museum The people and places of North Northumberland are brought to life in lively, interactive style, through an exploration of six engaging themes. A mixture of traditional displays and exciting hands-on activities makes the Museum suitable for all ages.
The Heritage Centre at Bellingham
Bellingham
The Heritage Centre at Bellingham A fabulous local history facility with oodles of interactive bits for younger kids to break up the visit. Regular events held, contact for details.
Prudhoe Waterworld
Prudhoe
Prudhoe Waterworld a large leisure pool with wave machine, aqua slide and beach area where children and adults can swim, play and relax, or while the children are playing in our Space Jack's Soft Play area, you can enjoy a drink or something to eat in the cafe
Swan Centre For Leisure
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Swan Centre For Leisure A 25m swimming pool which include, inflatables, waves and flume
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre
Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre Water flumes, jet scooters, inflatable pirate ships, picnics and the adventure playground - tell them about this one if they say swimming's boring!
Banana Beach Indoor Adventure Play
Ashington
Banana Beach Indoor Adventure Play Indoor Play in Northumberland - waiting for more details - please ring
Bounce Indoor Play Centre
Blyth
Bounce Indoor Play Centre 11,000 square feet of kiddies playcentre on three levels including ball pools, wavy slides - toddler and baby area - great idea if you are looking for things to do with the kids
New Pirate Island
Morpeth
New Pirate Island Pirate themed playcentre with separate area for the under 4's
TJ's Jungle
Cramlington
TJ's Jungle TJ's Jungle has two play areas designed to suit all ages. The toddlers area is designed for under 4's and has a slide shooting into a ball pool, soft toys and a climbing area.
The newly extended large play designed for all ages (under 4's must be accompanied with an adult) has five levels which holds 5 different slides, a large ball pool, 4 ariel runways, log climbs, rope bridge and a tree house on the fifth level all with jungle sound effects. Built for maximum fun and excitement .
Treasure Island Play Centre
Roecliff
Treasure Island Play Centre Treasure Island themed indoor play centre for kids.
Castle Mania Indoor Adventure Play
Amble
Castle Mania Indoor Adventure Play Massive indoor adventure play centre!
Fun at Splatz
Haltwhistle
Fun at Splatz There’s a climbing wall, aerial gliders, a wavy slide and much more. The play structures are designed to provide children with challenges necessary to help them learn and develop - there is also an exciting drop slide, for those brave enough.
Space to Play Bedlington
Bedlington
Space to Play Bedlington An exciting world of discovery and adventure, where children of all ages can come to learn, explore and have fun.
Hurly Burly
Duns
Hurly Burly Under-5s have their own area with a climbing ramp and slide, and an area with soft play equipment for the younger ones. Children between 5 and 12 can use the large four-storey frame which incorporates slides, cargo nets, rollers, swings, mouse holes, a climbing zone and a target area.
Chillingham Castle
Alnwick
Chillingham Castle This 12th century stronghold, just twenty minutes from the Seaside, became 'base-camp' for the 1298 conquering attack on William Wallace by “Hammer of the Scots”, King Edward 1st. Tours available (including Ghost Tours and events all year.
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
Alnwick Castle Alnwick Castle is a glorious medieval castle, used as a film location for Harry Potter and Blackadder. Children can take part in activities including Knight's Quest and Dragon's Quest.
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh
Bamburgh Castle One of the most imposing castles in England, Bamburgh castle sits on a basalt crag dominating this part of the beautiful Northumberland coast - perfect for exploring with the kids.
Lindisfarne Castle
Alnwick
Lindisfarne Castle Perched on top of a rocky island crag, accessible only by causeway, this charming castle with Getrude Jekyll walled-garden and fantastic views of Farne Island and Bamburgh Castle is great for exploring.
Hexham Old Gaol
Hexham
Hexham Old Gaol Tour the Old Gaol, 1330AD, by glass lift. Meet the gaoler, see a Reiver raid and try on costumes.
Woodhorn Museum and Gardens
Ashington
Woodhorn Museum and Gardens A great attraction for the whole family with hands-on activities, an events programme and that all important cup of tea! Don't forget to enjoy a trip on the Woodhorn Railway Society's Narrow Gauge Train.
Vindolanda
Hexham
Vindolanda A Roman encampment site with adjacent museum combine to make a memorable day enjoying learning.
Go Ape! Matfen
Morpeth
Go Ape! Matfen Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Concordia Leisure Centre
Cramlington
Concordia Leisure Centre - has a tropical free-form leisure pool with a lagoon area - ideal for babies and children - as well as a 25 metre stretch for length swimming - there is also a huge indoor play area for children with bouncy castles, Little Tykes climbing frames, and loads of space for youngsters to play
Alnwick Mystery Treasure Trail
Alnwick
Alnwick Mystery Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Alnwick? Don’t just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will keep you all absorbed as you seek the answers to clues and eventually solve a mystery. They are suitable for all ages and abilities.
Conundrum Farm
Berwick upon Tweed
Conundrum Farm With a farm trail, indoor and outdoor play areas for children. Plenty of farm animals including The Pet Barn also Pedal Tractors. Open Easter - October
Whitehouse Farm Centre
Morpeth
Whitehouse Farm Centre 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 unusual and exotic species.
Highland Cattle Centre
Stocksfield
Highland Cattle Centre Award winning, friendly Highland Cattle as well as a whole host of animals who live on this thriving working farm. Children will love their pets corner with the cuddly, fluffy bunnies and guinea pigs, pony riding and a superb play area where they can have lots of fun!
Chain Bridge Honey Farm
Berwick Upon Tweed
Chain Bridge Honey Farm Family friendly working bee farm, with a great visitor centre from which you can learn and observe the foundations of the work. A most popular display is the observation hive where a living colony of bees can be viewed behind glass.
Golden Gate Boat Trips
Seahouses
Golden Gate Boat Trips For boat trips you'll always remember. Explore Grace Darling's Lighthouse on Longstone Island, the Inner Farne Bird Sanctuary and Staple Island Bird Sanctuary and see grey seals, puffins and shags.
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Cornhill-on-Tweed
Heatherslaw Light Railway A 15” gauge railway which runs from Heatherslaw Mill to Etal Village - a return journey of 50 minutes
Puffin Cruises
Amble
Puffin Cruises Take a boat trip around Coquet Island to see the puffins, terns, ducks and seals. Also a lighthouse, built by monks and ruins of a monastery window is visible.
Amble Links Beach
Amble
Amble Links Beach Sandy beach with nearby medieval monastery and the first Hogwarts. Home to the UKs largest colony of puffins.
Bamburgh Beach
Seahouses
Bamburgh Beach Miles of sandy beach looking up at Bamburgh Castle. Swimming, surfing and windsurfing permitted but no lifeguard cover. A walk to the south may reveal seals!
Pot-A-Doodle Do
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Pot-A-Doodle Do Great fun for all age groups - can use sponges, stencils and brushes to create a masterpiece! Starting with primary colours in acrylic paints children can mix several colours for any secondary colours they may want to use.
Cragside House and Gardens
Morpeth
Cragside House and Gardens There is something for everyone at Cragside House and Gardens including a rhododendron labyrinth and an adventure playground for kids.
Wheelbirks Farm Ice Cream Parlour
Stocksfield
Wheelbirks Farm Ice Cream Parlour Younger children can enjoy the excitement of an indoor pre-school play area, while older children can run safe and free in the orchard playing area, and ice cream for everyone!
Thanks for all the great things to do and Play Parks and Great Outdoors in Northumberland with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Northumberland can enjoy the great day out as well.
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