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Blue Reef Aquarium

Tynemouth

Blue Reef Aquarium Take the ultimate undersea safari at the award-winning Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth where there's a world of underwater adventure just waiting to be discovered.

Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens

Ponteland

Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens Visit Northumberland’s newest tourist attraction with over one hundred species of animals including emus, wallabies, marmosets, pygmy goats, donkeys, meerkats and many more.

Stephenson Railway Museum

North Shields

Stephenson Railway Museum Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the Stephenson Railway Museum.

Discovery Museum

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Discovery Museum Discovery is the North East’s most popular free museum and the place to find out about life on Tyneside. From the area’s renowned maritime history to world-changing science and technology it has something for everyone. The museum is bursting with hands-on interactives, which makes it the perfect place to learn through play.

Laing Art Gallery

Newcastle upon Tyne

Laing Art Gallery The North East's Large Visitor Attraction of the Year has something for everyone to enjoy. A dynamic exhibition programme brings an exiting variety of art to your doorstep, while fun learning events encourage even the youngest children to get involved. Our impressive permanent collection includes work by John Martin and Henry Moore.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Sunderland

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day.The stunning Winter Gardens stimulates the senses with over 1,500 flowers and plants brought together in a spectacular showcase of the world's natural beauty.

Centre for Life

Newcastle upon Tyne

Centre for Life Life is an award-winning Science Centre full of exciting exhibitions and activities. Life's science explainers are on hand around the Centre to help you get the most out of your visit. Life is home to the North East's only 4D Motion Ride, the biggest planetarium in the North, the Young Explorers' Zone for under 7s, a Science Theatre and various exciting permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Toy Museum

North Shields

Toy Museum The Toy Museum has over 4,000 toys on display dating from 1890-1970. We have clockwork and mechanical toys, dolls, prams, cars, puzzles, games, pedal cars and childhood memorabilia.

Great North Museum Hancock

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Great North Museum Hancock A truly stunning day out awaits your children here with spectacular features from live exhibits to mummies and the planetarium.

Seven Stories

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Seven Stories The UK's first children's book museum. As well as oodles of books to examine, join in with dressing-up and dramatic fun, story times, creative writing and wordplay, illustration and craft activities.

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

South Shields

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery Explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays, hands-on exhibits and stunning art. Worth timing a visit for an event day.

Wet 'n Wild

North Shields

Wet 'n Wild has safe water play areas for younger children, dare devil slides for older children and terrifying challenges for the really brave, some of them are 2 seaters so you can go along too! Indoor facility with outdoor lagoon.

Temple Park Centre

South Shields

Temple Park Centre Ideal for swimming or just plain enjoying yourself! Try out the fun wave machine, shoot down the aqua blaster spiraling water slide and float round the new McDonalds run. Temple Park Centre also boasts a diving pool and learner pool.

Sunderland Aquatic Centre

Sunderland

Sunderland Aquatic Centre Extra length swimming pool, with teaching pool and a truly excellent range of diving facilities.

Tynemouth Pool

North Shields

Tynemouth Pool Standard swim facility with 1, 3 and 5m diving boards and fun sessions.

Waves Leisure Centre

Whitley Bay

Waves Leisure Centre features three high octane water slides, wave machine, pirate ship with mini slides and water geysers, plus a tipping water treasure chest and water squirting animals in the play area.

Wacky Warehouse - Story Book

Boldon

Wacky Warehouse - Story Book Wacky Warehouse - Story Book - following the familiar Wacky pattern of kids indoor play structure attached to a pub serving reasonably priced food and refreshment - so the kids run themselves ragged while you have a rest - simple but effective!

The Giants Den

Gateshead

The Giants Den The Giants Den is a massive 15,000sq ft of non-stop fun for children up to 12 years of age. Maybe you'll see the giant himself!

Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun

Gateshead

Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun Perhaps the north's largest children's play venue with a massive 4-storey climbing frame, soft sports pitch, and separate toddler zone.

Adventurelands

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Adventurelands Massive indoor playcentre in Newcastle - Fairy castle themed play frame for older children, with brave knights, Rapunzel tower, rope bridges and cargo nets

Wacky Warehouse - Magic Lantern

North Shields

Wacky Warehouse - Magic Lantern Wacky Warehouse - Magic Lantern - indoor playcentre with playframe attached to pub selling reasonably priced food and drink. Great for the kids to run around and let off steam for a couple of hours.

Wacky Warehouse - Sandcastle

Sunderland

Wacky Warehouse - Sandcastle Wacky Warehouse - Harbour Lights - i would imagine it is the usual wacky warehouse scenario - sit down and have a rest while the small run themselves ragged in the playcentre - job done!!!

Jacks Den

Whitley Bay

Jacks Den A great place for children (aged 0 to 8) to play in a safe and fun environment, and a relaxing cafe for parents to unwind in.

KiKis Kabin

North Shields

KiKis Kabin Award winning soft play with multiple toddler area and dedicated special needs session. Also does parties.

The Whitley Bay Treehouse

Whitley Bay

The Whitley Bay Treehouse An award winning Children's Indoor Soft Play venue with 3,000 sq ft of slides, climbs, cargo nets and much more. We also have a dedicated toddler section. We have a cafe with fresh coffee and homemade scones. Free Parking. Free Wi-Fi.

Pirates Cove

Jarrow

Pirates Cove Pirate themed indoor playground, with dedicated toddler section and plenty of classic fun features like slides, climbs and ballpits to keep them entertained.

Castledown Fun Factory

Sunderland

Castledown Fun Factory Bright and colourful indoor play facility attached to a family friendly pub with a healthy kids' menu. Classic fun features include slide and ball pit.

The Dunes Adventure Island

South Shields

The Dunes Adventure Island Open 7 days a week. A huge soft play area for children and parents to enjoy.

Runamokka

Whitley Bay

Runamokka Two level soft play mainframe with a separate baby and toddler area. Clean, modern and exclusively designed softplay equipment.

Enchanted Forest

Newcastle upon Tyne

Enchanted Forest Captivating forest themed indoor playground which welcomes parents in the play frame, with separate toddler area. Also does parties!

The Splat Centre

Whitley Bay

The Splat Centre A Shop, Play, Learn and Talk centre for children that is simply the perfect place for family fun and indoor play and learning in a safe, sociable environment. Also home to The Splat Coffee Lounge, The Splat Academy, The Splat Shop and Splat Birthday Parties.

Newcastle United Stadium Tour

Newcastle

Newcastle United Stadium Tour The tour will take you on an historic journey around areas that you will never have seen before. All tours must be pre - booked

Sunderland Stadium of Light Tour

Sunderland

Sunderland Stadium of Light Tour Imagine what it feels like running out at the start of the game. The referee has pressed the five-minute buzzer in his dressing room, the sound of Prokofiev engulfs the stadium, thousands of people are on their feet in anticipation and then as you emerge into the arena the stadium erupts as Sunderland are Ready to Go!

Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens has something for everyone, with a fine medieval castle and Magical Quarry, a Greek Revival villa and outstanding, plant-rich gardens to explore.

St Marys Lighthouse

Whitley Bay

St Marys Lighthouse Panoramic views plus exhibits explaining the history of the lighthouse and providing insights about the wildlife outside. The small, yet important Nature Reserve comprises rock pools, a beach, freshwater ponds and grassland, providing habitats for a rich variety of marine life and birds.

Castle Keep

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Castle Keep One of the finest surviving examples of a Norman Keep in the country. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne with kids.

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth

Tynemouth Priory and Castle Overlooking King Edward's Bay by Longsands Beach, this 2000 year old fortification with stunning views has a great interactive exhibition.

Arbeia Roman Fort

South Shields

Arbeia Roman Fort Explore reconstructed Roman buildings and see excavations of the Roman Fort. Also holds exciting events during summer.

Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum

Wallsend

Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum It is the most excavated Fort along the Wall and has a large interactive museum plus a 35 metre high viewing tower providing outstanding views across this World Heritage Site.

BBC Newcastle Tour

Newcastle

BBC Newcastle Tour Public tour of BBC Newcastle Television and Radio Studios. You can visit our busy newsroom see how studios are set up and what goes on behind the scenes. Have a go at presenting the news or weather in our interactive studio, or dress up and sit at Tracy Beakers desk.

National Glass Centre

Sunderland

National Glass Centre Learn all about the artistic uses of glass, explore the galleries of creations and view live glass blowing demonstrations. Great for arty kids.

Whitley Bay Ice Rink

Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay Ice Rink Whitley Bay Ice Rink is used by thousands of people each week. Whether you are an experienced ice skater, hockey player or absolute beginner, the Ice Rink is available all the year round for you to have fun. The rink is home to Whitley Warriors Ice Hockey team.

Sunderland Wall

Sunderland

Sunderland Wall Great family friendly climbing wall with kids club covering ages ranged from 3 onwards. Kids will learn the necessary rope work and skills to climb safely in a fully supervised environment.

Newburn Activity Centre

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newburn Activity Centre Soft play and a great range for smalls including junior climbing courses, trampolining, dance stars, mini gymnastics and martial arts. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Newcastle with kids.

Newcastle Climbing Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle Climbing Centre A spectacular climbing environment with an internal height of 15 metres and over 1200 square metres of climbing walls for roped climbing and bouldering for over 5s.

Laser Battlefield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Laser Battlefield Bruise free combat games for over 6s. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne with kids.

Quasar Elite

South Shields

Quasar Elite The ultimate indoor sci-fi action adventure for all ages: an exciting laser tag game which encourages children to work together as a team. Also suitable for parents to join in! The object of this fun game is simple: aim your weapon at the opposition, fire, and rack up the points!

Dunes Bowl

South Shields

Dunes Bowl Offers ten pin bowling at it's best. They have 12 brand new state of the art lanes with Glow in The Dark Bowling at nights and weekends.

1st Bowl Newcastle

Newcastle

1st Bowl Newcastle Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Washington

Washington

AMF Washington Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This AMF has 26 lanes!

Namco Funscape XS Superbowl

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Namco Funscape XS Superbowl A Family Entertainment Centre housing 34 professional bowling lanes with an automatic scoring system. A Wimpy diner. Q lounge bar with 7 stylish American pool tables. Arcades for all ages.

Namco Funscape Gateshead

Gateshead

Namco Funscape Gateshead Will entertain young and old! Open 7 days a week from 10am to midnight, it features 18 ten-pin bowling lanes, the fastest dodgem track in Europe, a children's soft play area, arcade games and a fully licensed bar for the grown ups.

Starbowl North Shields

North Shields

Starbowl North Shields Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Karting North East

Sunderland

Karting North East Has its own junior paddock circuit designed specifically for 8 to 11 years olds. It's the perfect introduction for children into karting and superb in terms of building confidence and safety awareness.

F1 Karting North East

Gateshead

F1 Karting North East Over eights are accepted for driver training, open sessions once skilled and of course parties! Kids love karting!

Newcastle Treasure Trail

Newcastle

Newcastle Treasure Trail is a fun way to explore the city on foot. The route engages a group in seeking the answers to clues and eventually finding the answer to the mystery. Clue answers are found on statues, monuments and signs around Newcastle.

Bowes Railway

Gateshead

Bowes Railway Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section was designed by George Stephenson and opened on 17 January 1826, making it one of the world's first modern railways.

River Escapes

North Shields

River Escapes A River Escapes sightseeing cruise offers an unrivalled way to experience one of the North's great cities and its evolving industries, taking you from past to present, from the once thriving maritime heritage, to world renowned landmarks such as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge, The Sage Gateshead and the Baltic Centre for Comtemporary Art.

WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Washington

WWT Washington Wetland Centre Introducing children and adults alike to the wonders of wetlands, with stunning scenery and nose-to-beak encounters with some of the world's rarest waterbirds. Unforgettable wildlife spectacles and special events. Indoor discovery centre, early-years play area, cafe, picnic areas and gift shop.

Gibside

Gateshead

Gibside Glorious National Trust site, a 'grand design' of spectacular vistas, winding paths and grassy open spaces. Ideal for hiking, picnics and natural study. There are 3 adventure playgrounds outdoors, plus the Stables discovery room and indoor play area.

Saltwell Park

Gateshead

Saltwell Park 55 acres of landscape â" with ornamental and woodland gardens, boating lake, sports facilities, bowling greens, play areas, animal house, maze, education centre and the beautiful Victorian Saltwell Towers.

Herrington Country Park

Sunderland

Herrington Country Park Offers scenic walks, bike trails and a contemporary children's play park, designed around a well-known local myth, the story of the Lambton Worm!

Longsands Beach

Tynemouth

Longsands Beach Sandy beach with good swimming and popular with surfers. Aquarium and facilities nearby, and a short walk away is a smaller version of the beach which is a little quieter.

Whitley Bay South Beach

North Tyneside

Whitley Bay South Beach The sand and rock pool beach to the north of the parade is long and lovely. Walk across the causeway to St Mary's Island and the gleaming white lighthouse.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Gateshead

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Children of any age can come along and get creative! There’s a huge area where you can draw, create and play. And if you like detective work, we have free explorer packs to take around the exhibitions. Plus special free events for families in the holidays.

Crafty Little Devils

Wallsend

Crafty Little Devils A fabulous award winning paint your own pottery studio (Top of the Shops 2012 winner) where families can create their own individual works of art while doing something together. We stock a huge range of pottery to cater for all tastes from fairies and dragons to teapots and vases. Also available for parties.

Popolo Ceramico

Newcastle upon Tyne

Popolo Ceramico Children’s ceramic parties in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. All activities take place indoors in central Gosforth at the amazing Play Station soft play children's activity centre. Each party lasts around 2 hours and prices start at £10 a head. Food and drinks available all day.

Pots and Pancakes

North Shields

Pots and Pancakes We are a paint your own pottery cafe located in North Shields.

Rosebud Ceramics

Sunderland

Rosebud Ceramics is a pottery painting studio based in Sunderland city centre, offering a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere great fun for all of the family. A lovely place to meet and spend quality time with the children whilst creating a perfect keepsake. Great value and a large selection of pottery.

Squiggles N Giggles

Killingworth

Squiggles N Giggles Is an Award Winning messy, creative and sensory group, the only one in the North East with both indoor and outdoor space. Sessions are suitable for babies aged from 5 or 6 months up to age 7. Children grow in confidence as they become part of a sociable group and develop their skills by participating.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

South Shields

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park Free Admission Amusement Park, where you pay as you play, situated on the North East Coast. With Rollercoasters, Dodgems, Go Karts, Mini Teacups and much more come and join us for a fun filled family day out. Check website for ticket offers.

Parklands Mini Golf

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Parklands Mini Golf Beautifully crafted, floodlit 18 hole course featuring a synthetic putting surface so it’s open all year round. There’s no need to book and open competitions are available.

Murton Equestrian Centre

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Murton Equestrian Centre is a friendly, family run riding school approved by The British Horse Society, Association of British Riding Schools and The Pony Club. Established in 1976 by the Sharp family and today managed by their daughter Leigh Belbin, the centre has a long-standing love of horses and teaching people to ride.

Thanks for all the great things to do in Tyne and Wear with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and 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, horse riding, 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, outdoor play at the best local parks, 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 Tyne and Wear can enjoy the great day out as well.