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Bamburgh Castle (< 1 mile)

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 (6 miles)

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.

Alnwick Castle (13 miles)

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.

Woodhorn Museum and Gardens (29 miles)

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.

Floors Castle (29 miles)

Kelso

Floors Castle Castle stands in thousands of acres of beautiful grounds overlooking the River Tweed. There is also a great adventure playground, making it a great idea for people looking for family days out in Scotland.

Mary Queen Of Scots Visitor Centre (34 miles)

Jedburgh

Mary Queen Of Scots Visitor Centre Highly educational and quite fascinating besides! The period feel inside the house has been preserved, while thoughtful design lets the story of Mary's life unfold in a lively way.

Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum (34 miles)

Jedburgh

Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum Get a taste of life behind bars in this 1820s jail: a model prison in its day but now pretty spooky! Children's guides available.

Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens (35 miles)

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

St Marys Lighthouse (38 miles)

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.

Trimontium Heritage Centre (40 miles)

Melrose

Trimontium Heritage Centre Ride the Newstead charger; explore the Blacksmith's workshop, Roman kitchen and pottery; plus a series of illustrated panels and modern artefact display cases. Guided walks available around the grounds.

Tynemouth Priory and Castle (42 miles)

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 (43 miles)

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 (43 miles)

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.

Newcastle United Stadium Tour (43 miles)

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

Castle Keep (44 miles)

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.

BBC Newcastle Tour (44 miles)

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.

Hexham Old Gaol (46 miles)

Hexham

Hexham Old Gaol Tour the Old Gaol, 1330AD, by glass lift. Meet the gaoler, see a Reiver raid and try on costumes.

Bowhill House and County Estate (47 miles)

Selkirk

Bowhill House and County Estate Bowhill sits at the heart of this beautiful estate in the Scottish Borders where the countryside has been managed by the Buccleuch family for successive generations.

Sunderland Stadium of Light Tour (49 miles)

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!

Vindolanda (49 miles)

Hexham

Vindolanda A Roman encampment site with adjacent museum combine to make a memorable day enjoying learning.

National Glass Centre (49 miles)

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.

Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker (61 miles)

Troywood

Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker Scotland’s best kept secret for over 40 years, Until Now. Hidden beneath a Scottish Farmhouse, a tunnel leads to Scotland’s Secret Bunker. 24,000 square feet of secret accommodation on two levels, 100 feet underground.

Nenthead Mines (62 miles)

Alston

Nenthead Mines Prepare to launch on a voyage of discovery at Nenthead Mines, learning more about the people, places, tools, lifestyle, and legacy of the mining industry that at one time completely dominated the landscape of the North Pennines!

Palace of Holyroodhouse (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history especially the reign of Mary Queen of Scots.

Black Hart Edinburgh Tours (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Black Hart Edinburgh Tours Special tours for kids - Secret City and Secret Scotland Walk plus tours for older kids - Underground City of the Dead - Twisted Tales of St.Andrews - Haunted Graveyard Tour

Sandemans Edinburgh Free Tour (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Sandemans Edinburgh Free Tour If you're visiting on a budget and have a few hours to spare a free fun tour is just what the banker ordered! Perhaps for the less boisterous child, or one who's already been run ragged! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.

Edinburgh Dungeons (63 miles)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Dungeons Deep beneath the pavement at locations across Europe, chilling tales and petrifying aspects of our history are reenacted, providing eerie, spine-chilling fun for anyone who dares enter the world of the Dungeons!

The Cadies and Witchery Tours (63 miles)

Edinburgh

The Cadies and Witchery Tours The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join our fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and mirth-filled tour of Edinburgh's Old Town. Step back a few hundred years as Adam Lyal (deceased) and his spooky chums bring the Capital's grisly past vividly to life.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (63 miles)

Edinburgh

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions The Camera Obscura show is a fascinating and highly amusing way to see the city and learn about its history. This unique experience has delighted and intrigued people for over 150 years. It is a 'must' on any visit to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle (63 miles)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle No visit to Edinburgh is complete without a visit to the Castle. You will be overwhelmed by the spectacular views and history of this "Castle of Castles". One of the many family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience (66 miles)

Hartlepool

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience All children love pirates and this maritime visitor attraction is the perfect place to take them. Travel back to the days of Nelson, Napoleon and the Battle of Trafalgar. With our many attractions, costumed guides and weaponry displays, any kids (of whatever age) will enjoy this day out. So all ye landlubbers make your way to Hartlepool.

Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop (67 miles)

Gretna Green

Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop Visit the famous Blacksmith's Shop where couples could elope to be married on the sly, a place steeped in exciting and romantic history. Play areas, some animals and other ways to let off steam are also available.

Carlisle Castle (69 miles)

Carlisle

Carlisle Castle Carlisle Castle is still a sight to behold. William Rufus founded it in 1092. It's had a few famous guests in it's time, including Mary Queen of Scots who was imprisoned here.

The Devils Porridge Exhibition (72 miles)

Eastridge

The Devils Porridge Exhibition This amazing exhibition tells the story of the Greatest Munitions Factory on earth, when volunteers came from around the world to make explosives together, and win a war!

Barnard Castle (74 miles)

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle With fantastic views over the Tees Gorge this fortress is grand for exploring, has a sensory garden and sits on the fringe of an attractive working market town for a nice wander round after.

Egglestone Abbey (74 miles)

Barnard Castle

Egglestone Abbey The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees, a pleasant stop for budding artists and photographers.

Barry Water Mil (75 miles)

Angus

Barry Water Mil Enjoy the splash of the waterwheel and the smell of grinding corn in this picturesque 19th-century working mill.

Beamish Wild Adventure Park (49 miles)

Stanley

Beamish Wild Adventure Park Located half way between Durham and Newcastle the center is brimming with amazing new activities. Tractor Rides, Archery, Tree Climbing and the aerial acrobatics of our Birds of Prey shows are to name but a few. Check out our listing and website for full details.

Adventure Valley (55 miles)

Durham

Adventure Valley Located in Brasside, Durham and comprising six action packed play zones (with 3 undercover), you'll discover the very best in family adventure, farm fun and indoor play.

The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre (27 miles)

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.

Blue Reef Aquarium (41 miles)

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.

Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre (43 miles)

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.

East Links Family Park (44 miles)

Dunbar

East Links Family Park a train safari where you can feed the farm animals, as well as pony rides and small animal handling. Big and little kids can play outside on the Go-Karts, toboggan run, milk can skittles and giant maze. as well as soft play and trampolining indoors.

Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre (47 miles)

Selkirk

Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre Visit the Salmon Centre and watch live footage from the Cauld: you might just spot a wild Salmon battling it's way through the water! There is also a brass rubbing nature trail, fully restored working waterwheel, and wildlife such as otters, red squirrel, roe deer, badgers, bats, owls, heron and foxes.

Scottish Seabird Centre (51 miles)

North Berwick

Scottish Seabird Centre The award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre has something for all ages. The Discovery Centre is an adventure to remember, come rain or shine! The world leader in remote wildlife viewing, visitors can get up close and personal with amazing wildlife via interactive cameras that beam incredible live close-ups of seabirds and other marine wildlife from the nearby islands onto giant screens.

Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World (58 miles)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is the world's longest running butterfly house. Discover an abundance of tropical butterflies, insects, snakes, frogs and more. Handling sessions, snake feeding, special exhibitions and workshops.

Tweed Valley Osprey Watch (58 miles)

Peebles

Tweed Valley Osprey Watch Two osprey watch centres showing live images from an osprey nest in the Tweed Valley Forest Park and other wildlife features.

Edinburgh Zoo (65 miles)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo - is the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland offering the opportunity to see over 1000 wonderful animals!

St Andrews Aquarium (67 miles)

St Andrews

St Andrews Aquarium Step through the doors and you will be transported into an underwater world of adventure. You will come face to face with some of the most beautiful, fascinating and deadly dangerous creatures of the watery worlds, from Sharks to Seahorses, Lobsters to Lionfish, Poison Dart Frogs to Piranhas . . . and not to forget the loveable Seals. Great idea for family days out in Fife

Deep Sea World (71 miles)

North Queensferry

Deep Sea World With so many fascinating creatures to meet, a visit to Deep Sea World offers a great day out for your family. Explore the aquarium’s hidden depths at this triple award-winning National Aquarium of Scotland. For the really adventurous visitor, there are diving opportunities, as well as shark awareness courses. You will find us on the banks of the Firth of Forth, just below the Forth Railway Bridge.

The Scottish Deer Centre (73 miles)

Fife

The Scottish Deer Centre A visit to the picturesque Scottish Deer Centre is a truly unique experience where the whole family is guaranteed to find something to enjoy. There are woodland trails, treetop walkways. inside shelter areas for the family picnic and children's play areas with climbing frames to amuse the youngsters.

Eden Ostrich World (73 miles)

Penrith

Eden Ostrich World Tons to do: African Black Ostrich - Rare Farm Animals - Zebroid (Zebra/Pony Cross)!! - Adventure and pre-school Playgrounds - African Black Ostrich - Giant Maze - Tractor Rides - Indoor heated Soft Play Area

Fife Animal Park (74 miles)

Collessie

Fife Animal Park Wide range of animals and kids play areas - great idea for a family day out with the kids in Fife.

Five Sisters Zoo Park (75 miles)

West Calder

Five Sisters Zoo Park Five Sisters Zoo boasts a wide variety of mammals, birds and reptiles from all over the world as well as an indoor soft play centre, ensuring a fun and educational day out for all ages.

Bailiffgate Museum (13 miles)

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.

Coldstream Museum (21 miles)

Coldstream

Coldstream Museum In addition to a varied programme of exhibitions and workshops, the Museum houses permanent displays exploring the history of the parish. Other features include an indoor children's play area, shop and a courtyard with picnic table.

The Eyemouth Maritime Centre (21 miles)

Eyemouth

The Eyemouth Maritime Centre In keeping with the external vision of an 18th century frigate, the theme continues inside to create an atmospheric replica gun deck and living quarters of the period, complete with sound effects!

The Heritage Centre at Bellingham (38 miles)

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.

Stephenson Railway Museum (41 miles)

North Shields

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

Toy Museum (41 miles)

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 (43 miles)

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.

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery (43 miles)

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.

Laing Art Gallery (43 miles)

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.

Seven Stories (44 miles)

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.

Discovery Museum (44 miles)

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.

Centre for Life (44 miles)

Newcastle upon Tyne

Centre for Life Life is an award winning Science Centre which is full of exciting exhibitions and activities. Life's science explainers present shows in the Life Theatre and are on hand around the Centre to help you get the most out of your visit. Life's also home to the North's biggest planetarium and a motion simulator ride. There is also a hands-on play area, specially designed for the under 7s. All activities are included in the price of admission.

Textile Towerhouse (44 miles)

Hawick

Textile Towerhouse A beautifully restored building which uses period rooms, figures and audiovisuals to explain the turbulent past of the town and the tower. With a regular programme of changing exhibitions and children's schoolroom.

Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre (44 miles)

Selkirk

Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre Weavers of the world's largest range of Pure New Wool Tartans. Working mill, museum and visitor centre.

National Museum of Flight (48 miles)

North Berwick

National Museum of Flight Something for the whole family! Have you tried to fly our airship, seen a Spitfire, got on board Concorde or completed our assault course? The museum also includes hands-on games, cafe and shop. East Lothian’s five star attraction with indoor and outdoor fun. Children under 5 free!

Beamish Open Air Museum (50 miles)

Beamish

Beamish Open Air Museum - makes the past comes to life. Beamish is unique. This is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside. A great family day out.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (50 miles)

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.

Prestongrange Museum (56 miles)

East Lothian

Prestongrange Museum A museum site of major importance in the story of Scotland's Industrial Revolution, you can still see the remnants of glass works, potteries, coal mine and brick works, as well as the Hoffman Kiln and the unique Cornish Beam Engine. Games, toys and trails keep children occupied inside and out.

Scottish Fisheries Museum (58 miles)

Anstruther

Scottish Fisheries Museum is a multi-award winning national museum which tells the story of Scottish fishing from the earliest times to the present. A guided tour takes approximately 90 minutes and themed tours can be arranged to link in with specific projects or interests.

Killhope Lead Mining Museum (61 miles)

Bishop Auckland

Killhope Lead Mining Museum Voted the Most Family Friendly Museum, take a guided tour of the mine, become a washerboy and find galena. Woodland walks, Red Squirrels, exhibitions, shop and cafe a great day out in the country for the whole family. Winner of Tourism award 2008 Small Attraction of the year, Gold standard Green Tourism Business and quality badge holder of Learning outside of the Classroom 2009

Our Dynamic Earth (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Our Dynamic Earth Thundering tropical storms, icy winds from the North Pole and moving tectonic plates bring the extremes of Planet Earth to life at Edinburgh’s five-star visitor attraction, Our Dynamic Earth

The Museum of Edinburgh (62 miles)

Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh A delightful maze of historic rooms crammed full of iconic objects from the Capital’s past. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.

The People's Story Museum (62 miles)

Edinburgh

The People's Story Museum The People’s Story explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people at work and play from the late 18th century to today. Visitors can see displays showing a bookbinder’s workshop, a wartime kitchen and much more, all packed with real objects. You can even see a former jail, an original part of this historic building.

Museum of Childhood (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Museum of Childhood - is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids

National Museum of Scotland (62 miles)

Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland Another great museum. All our collections have tales to tell. See treasures from the edges of history and trace Scotland's story from fascinating fossils to popular culture. For generations we've collected key exhibits from all over Scotland and beyond.

Museum on the Mound (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Museum on the Mound Want to see a million pounds? See Scotland's oldest banknote? Explore the changing face of Edinburgh? Build a model home? Crack open a safe? These are just some of the things you can see and do at the Museum on the Mound.

National War Museum (63 miles)

Edinburgh

National War Museum Discover how war and military service have touched the lives of countless Scots. In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak and find out how war has left its mark on Scotland's history, image and reputation abroad.

Methil Heritage Centre (65 miles)

Methil

Methil Heritage Centre This child friendly and volunteer run museum often hosts fun, family-oriented exhibitions with lots of activities to take part in for toddlers upwards. Exhibitions regularly change, so plan ahead if you can!

British Golf Museum (67 miles)

St Andrews

British Golf Museum - over 500 years of golf history using diverse displays & exciting interactives. As you go through, follow the children's trail around the museum & try dressing up in period costume & practicing putting with replica clubs & balls from the last 175 years.

The Bowes Museum (74 miles)

Barnard Castle

The Bowes Museum A wonderful day of discovery awaits you and your family at The Bowes Museum! Explore the stunning galleries through interactive displays and get arty with our hands-on activities and events. From marvellous masterpieces to curious collections there's something for everyone at The Bowes Museum!

Dorman Museum (74 miles)

Middlesbrough

Dorman Museum With ever changing exhibitions - 8 galleries and 3 exhibition spaces, there's something for everyone and plenty of hands-on activities, objects and children's trails.

Arbroath Signal Tower (74 miles)

Arbroath

Arbroath Signal Tower Museum and tower building. You can find out about the fascinating history of the Bell Rock Lighthouse and visit the outhouse to see the massive lens of the last manually operated lamp.

Swan Centre For Leisure (16 miles)

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Swan Centre For Leisure A 25m swimming pool which include, inflatables, waves and flume

Tynemouth Pool (41 miles)

North Shields

Tynemouth Pool Standard swim facility with diving boards and fun sessions.

Dunbar Leisure Pool (42 miles)

Dunbar

Dunbar Leisure Pool The big, yellow flume with its separate splash pool is the main feature of the pool although it also has waves, sprays and a bubble bed.

Wet 'n Wild (43 miles)

North Shields

Wet 'n Wild Indoor water centre with Double twister flume, 4 flumes, Wave canyon, The Black Hole, Outdoor lagoon, Kamikaze and The Abyss tyre ride among the attractions.

Prudhoe Waterworld (45 miles)

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

Temple Park Centre (45 miles)

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 (49 miles)

Sunderland

Sunderland Aquatic Centre Extra length swimming pool, with teaching pool and a truly excellent range of diving facilities. FREE swim programme in place for under 16s and over 60s, ask for details.

Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre (53 miles)

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!

Newbattle Swimming Pool (56 miles)

Midlothian

Newbattle Swimming Pool Newbattle swimming pool offers the community a diverse range of waterbased activities and facilities including a 25m swimming pool, 8m training pool, high and spring diving boards, and sauna.

Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool (60 miles)

Bishop Auckland

Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool Come and enjoy the pleasures of outdoor swimming in a warm (tropical water temperature of 80+ degrees Fahrenheit), safe, family environment.

Royal Commonwealth Pool (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Royal Commonwealth Pool Swimming Pool - Diving Pool - Childrens Pool - Clambers childs play area (a multi level adventure area for children)

Leith Waterworld (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Leith Waterworld This is the City's largest leisure pool where you and your family can venture onto the Flumes or Float through the River run, dodge the Water Cannons or play in the Waterfalls, feel the surf in the wave machine and, if that's all too much relax in the Lagoons or Spa pool.

Spennymoor Leisure Centre (63 miles)

Spennymoor

Spennymoor Leisure Centre has a free - form Leisure Pool with a large shallow water area and a maximum depth of 1.8 metres. A water slide and wave machine are also available, but these only operate during evening, weekend and school holiday sessions. The pool is approximately 18 metres wide and 30 metres long.

Wester Hailes Education Centre (65 miles)

Edinburgh

Wester Hailes Education Centre Main and teaching pools, plus diving pool with 1m springboard and 2m platform. There is also a kids' pool with frog shute and giant air flume!

East Sands Leisure Centre (65 miles)

St Andrews

East Sands Leisure Centre Free form Leisure Pool with sloping beach area- toddlers pool - Flume. A great idea for family days out in Fife.

Mill House Leisure Centre (66 miles)

Hartlepool

Mill House Leisure Centre Offers a range of activities and facilites including swimming pools.

Fife Institute of Physical Education (71 miles)

Glenrothes

Fife Institute of Physical Education FIPRE comprises of a complex of indoor and outdoor facilities providing sport from fun beginner's classes to international standards. Facilities include swimming pools, sauna, games hall, gym, squash courts, athletics track, grass, astroturf and all weather pitches.

Splash (73 miles)

Stockton-on-Tees

Splash Stockton's newest leisure facility has been designed to meet 21st century needs. The complex includes a 25 metre pool with wave machine and water features, offering leisure and training facilities for swimmers at all levels. a learner pool, spa pool and flume slide complete the water based features.

The Dolphin Centre (75 miles)

Darlington

The Dolphin Centre An outstanding pool complex that includes an 8-lane, 25m competition standard swimming pool, Training Pool, Interactive Toddler Pool, 1m, 3m and 5m Board Diving Pool and two water-slides as well as an Under The Sea themed indoor play area.

Castle Mania Indoor Adventure Play (20 miles)

Amble

Castle Mania Indoor Adventure Play Massive indoor adventure play centre!

Hurly Burly (27 miles)

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.

New Pirate Island (30 miles)

Morpeth

New Pirate Island Pirate themed playcentre with separate area for the under 4's

Banana Beach Indoor Adventure Play (31 miles)

Ashington

Banana Beach Indoor Adventure Play Indoor Play in Northumberland - waiting for more details - please ring

Space to Play Bedlington (32 miles)

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.

Bounce Indoor Play Centre (33 miles)

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

TJ's Jungle (36 miles)

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 .

The Whitley Bay Treehouse (39 miles)

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.

Jacks Den (40 miles)

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.

Wacky Warehouse - Magic Lantern (41 miles)

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.

KiKis Kabin (42 miles)

North Shields

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

Adventurelands (42 miles)

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Adventurelands Adventurelands - Massive indoor playcentre in Newcastle click for more details

Pirates Cove (43 miles)

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.

The Giants Den (46 miles)

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 (46 miles)

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.

Wacky Warehouse - Story Book (46 miles)

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!

Funtastic Indoor Play Centre (49 miles)

Sunderland

Funtastic Indoor Play Centre a large climbing frame on three levels with a two lane main slide and also a curly tube slide. There is also an enclosed football/basketball court and two toddlers' areas with ball pool/mini slide/mini climbing frame and push-car circuit area

Castledown Fun Factory (49 miles)

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.

Jumbo Jungle (51 miles)

Consett

Jumbo Jungle Over 11000 sq ft of non stop fun and games and its all under one roof to keep both the adults and children happy for hours, we have something for all ages from babies to twelve year olds

Wacky Warehouse - Sandcastle (52 miles)

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!!!

Krazy Kingdom (52 miles)

Annfield Plain

Krazy Kingdom 17,500 sq ft of non stop fun and it's all under one roof to keep you and your children happy for hours, we believe we have something for all ages from babies to twelve year olds

Fun at Splatz (53 miles)

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.

Funshack (54 miles)

Seaham

Funshack Maybe largest indoor playground in the north of England. Here you will find a wide range of fun activities in a safe and secure surrounding. New indoor go kart track and bowling alley 2012!

The PlayBarn (58 miles)

Moray

The PlayBarn A premium children's soft indoor play centre, combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site, offering a wide range of healthy eating options.

Boyne Play Pit and Cafe (59 miles)

Langley Moor

Boyne Play Pit and Cafe The centre can take up to 35 children, This is extreamly clean and has a sound proof cafe with viewing into the play area. Not the bigest but you'll go a long way to beat it.

Play 'n' Krazy (60 miles)

Bowburn

Play 'n' Krazy ball pools, play frame, slides, football and basket ball areas, and tiny tots explore too, in their own safe space

Clown Around Indoor Play Centre (62 miles)

Edinburgh

Clown Around Indoor Play Centre Our new 0-3 year softplay has its very own trampolines to allow the tots to bounce around freely, is brightly coloured with interactive surprises, a slide and much more! This area is strictly for the smaller ones as there is a separate area for older children together with 6 large trampolines.

Crackerjax (62 miles)

Crook

Crackerjax An indoor adventure play and children's party venue, with 10,000 sq. ft. of family fun and children's activities for kids of all ages up to 12 years old.

Whitworth Hall - Bobby Shaftos (62 miles)

Spennymoor

Whitworth Hall - Bobby Shaftos The restaurant offers a fantastic menu and children can play in the indoor or outdoor play area. In the summer months you can dine on the patio at the lakeside and watch the deer and the ducks at play. The park abounds with wild life with squirrels, wild geese, swans and even the odd heron.

Tumbles Softplay (64 miles)

Edinburgh

Tumbles Softplay A great soft play area based inside the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre. Hours of endless fun!

Action Zone Indoor Play Centre (65 miles)

Leven

Action Zone Indoor Play Centre -an interactive indoor adventure play centre. Open all year round with Ball Cannons, Ball Juggler, Slides. We are where all the fun is.

Time Twisters (66 miles)

Edinburgh

Time Twisters - is far more than your average "soft play" centre, it offers a completely unique experience for both children and parents; with its state of the art play facilities, unique Ancient Egyptian themed environment, lots of comfortable seating, superb quality tea and coffee and a healthy café that serves a range of tasty, freshly prepared meals and snacks; parents and kids will be sure to enjoy their stay.

Bamboozles Adventure World Ltd (66 miles)

Bishop Auckland

Bamboozles Adventure World Ltd Fully equipped activity frame, pedal carts, toddler area and themed parties. Junior climbing wall coming soon!

Play Zone (66 miles)

Kirkcaldy

Play Zone Laser Play and Childrens soft play!

Jumpin Jacks (67 miles)

Kirkcaldy

Jumpin Jacks Great kids indoor play centre

Mister Twisters (68 miles)

Hartlepool

Mister Twisters 13,000 sq ft indoor play centre with a Pirate themed climbing frame. Suitable for 2-5 year olds, 5-12 year olds and a separate gated toddler/infant area for the more delicate of our visitors. Bouncy castle, football court, Xbox games, 5* cafeteria and parking for 70+ cars.

The Play Shack Indoor Play Centre (68 miles)

Shildon

The Play Shack Indoor Play Centre The Indoor Play facility is the Biggest Indoor Soft Play frame in the area featuring 3 Lane Astra Slide, 540 Degree Tube Slide, ball-pools, Rope Bridges, Spooky Corner, Gliders, 5 a Side Football Pitch, separate Toddler Area and much, much more

Bongos Soft Play Centre (69 miles)

Glenrothes

Bongos Soft Play Centre Indoor play centre for children in Fife

Scrambles (69 miles)

Edinburgh

Scrambles Kids love exploring, crawling and swinging around in EICA's climbing soft play. In fact they love it so much, that by popular demand we have made it even bigger! One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids

Bizzy Bees Indoor Playcentre (69 miles)

Carlisle

Bizzy Bees Indoor Playcentre Over 3's have a three-storey play frame with ball pool, spider’s web, climbing bridge, slide, wavy slide and dizzy disc. The smaller players have rockers, soft play shapes and characters, blocks, a slide and ball pool.

Aztec Soft Play (69 miles)

Carlisle

Aztec Soft Play Their 3D play frames have been expertly designed to meet the different needs of children from 0 to 12 years and offer a safe, healthy environment to play, develop and explore.

Magic Castle Adventure Playground (69 miles)

Carlisle

Magic Castle Adventure Playground Under-fives have climbing frame, ball pond, rockers, sit-and-ride toys; five to 10-year-olds have large ball pool, two slides, a tunnel slide, climbing tunnels, rope bridge and bouncy castle

Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World (70 miles)

Newton Aycliffe

Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World - is a haven for your kids to play and wear themselves out. It has all the latest equipment to put the biggest smiles on your children’s faces. They can race their friends down the three lane giant Waterfall Slide, climb to the top of the Castle and experience the thrill of the scary Drop Slide, or prepare for battle in the Ball Blast Cannon Arena.

Jungle Gyms Indoor Soft Play Centre (70 miles)

Glenrothes

Jungle Gyms Indoor Soft Play Centre Indoor Soft Play Centre in Fife

The Play Planet (71 miles)

Dalgety Bay

The Play Planet The equipment includes ball pools, soft slides, cargo netting, balance beams, wavy walks, aerial glides, log climbs, stepping stones, full length astro slide and much more!!

Bonkers Playbarn and Cafe (71 miles)

Cupar

Bonkers Playbarn and Cafe Come and visit our Indoor Playbarn and Cafe - our soft play zone caters for children up to 11 years old! Let the kids run around and burn off some energy in our playframe, while you relax on the comfy couches and chairs, even browse the internet with our free Wifi.

Space Bugs (72 miles)

West Lothian

Space Bugs A space themed soft play area, situated in a sports centre with plenty more activities to keep kids entertained!

Mungle Jungle Indoor Soft Play Centre (73 miles)

Redcar

Mungle Jungle Indoor Soft Play Centre Mungle Jungle - indoor funworld, for 10 year olds and under. Under 5’s area, plus bouncy castle, slides, ball pool and much more, so whether its rain or sun there’s always plenty of fun.

Fun City (73 miles)

Stockton On Tees

Fun City With its 7000sq ft of play area Fun city is dedicated to family fun! The play frame includes 3 tier levels of ball pools, curly slides, rope bridges, swing ropes, spooky areas, jelly mountain, trampoline and the 20ft drop slide! Toddlers have a small area on the ground floor with its own ball pool, small curly slide, rope bridge and soft play toys and puzzles.

Our Funhouse (74 miles)

Middlesborough

Our Funhouse A new for 2012 indoor multi-level soft play centre for children aged up to 12, offering children's parties, after school activities, adventure play, toddlers' sessions, and educational play, with friendly, experienced and fully vetted staff.

Overboard Softplay (74 miles)

Polbeth

Overboard Softplay Massive new ocean themed play frame, go-karts, kids' parties!

Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm (74 miles)

Redcar

Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm has the usual formula of a multi-levelled indoor soft play centre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!

Brewers Fayre Preston Farm (75 miles)

Stockton on Tees

Brewers Fayre Preston Farm Indoor and outdoor play areas with plenty of fun colourful features attached to a family friendly restaurant with a healthy, appetising menu for children.

Adventure Point Ltd (75 miles)

Darlington

Adventure Point Ltd Fantastic indoor & outdoor adventure play centre with huge play frame, bumper cars, 3 tree climbers, slides, rope bridges, ball cannon arena, multi-sports court, separate toddler play areas and lots more!

Whitley Bay Ice Rink (40 miles)

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.

Murrayfield Ice Rink (64 miles)

Edinburgh

Murrayfield Ice Rink A great ice skating rink, fun for all ages!

Lockerbie Ice Rink (73 miles)

Lockerbie

Lockerbie Ice Rink You can skate for family fun and enjoyment at public skating sessions with ice discos or you can learn the skills of figure skating with their qualified coaches.

Newburn Activity Centre (43 miles)

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.

Sunderland Wall (49 miles)

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.

Durham Climbing Centre (63 miles)

Durham

Durham Climbing Centre Indoor rock climbing in Durham City for ages 2+. Suitable for beginner and advanced junior & adult climbers. An activity for the whole family! Book one of our Rock Stars Children's Sessions in advance (see website for timetable) or drop into the centre and supervise children yourself!

Climb North East (63 miles)

Ferryhill

Climb North East Send the kids along to one of their weekend sessions. They will be running sessions for 3 different age groups starting at just 3 years old!

Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre (63 miles)

Newton Aycliffe

Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre Climbing is very good for developing balance, co-ordination, strength and confidence, whilst giving the child a great learning experience.

Alien Rock (64 miles)

Edinburgh

Alien Rock Indoor climbing! Discover the thrill and excitement of climbing walls 10 meters high! Try walls from easy slabs to steep overhangs. Kids clubs at weekends, taster sessions, parties and groups. Parent and child courses. Suitable for 8's and over. Please book in advance for all instruction.

Summerhill (67 miles)

Hartlepool

Summerhill Summerhill Nature Reserve and Outdoor Sports Centre has plenty to keep the kids entertained. They can visit the trim trail, the boulder park, the junior adventure and fitness area, the BMX course and the high level ropes course.

The Sands Centre (68 miles)

Carlisle

The Sands Centre No posted lower age limit but competency is required. Up to 7m lead/toprope wals in curved resin with bolt-ons. Bendcrete moulded concrete bouldering section. 60 sq m of wall surface.

Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (69 miles)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Their Rock Tots playroom is for under fives, and the indoor play is for under nines, but actual climbing wall opportunities start a lot later. If you want them to watch you, however, great for any age and it's nice to have the play areas too.

Teesside University Open Climbing Wall (74 miles)

Cleveland

Teesside University Open Climbing Wall Suitable for 10+ based on competency after training and induction. Bouldering: 50m sq' including 15 and 30 degree overhanging walls, and vertical walls. 300mm Safety matting.

Concordia Leisure Centre (36 miles)

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

Go Ape! Matfen (40 miles)

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.

Quasar Elite (43 miles)

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!

Laser Battlefield (50 miles)

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.

Quads '4' All (67 miles)

Billingham

Quads '4' All Quads '4' All offers different sizes of quad bikes to suit any age group and three different types of tracks for childrens varying abilities. Experienced marshals provide training on a one to one basis and the riders are fully supervised at all times whilst on the tracks. All of the safety equipment is provided.

Linwood Skate Park (69 miles)

Linwood

Linwood Skate Park A great classic array of equipment for skateboarding, 'in line' skating and BMX biking, that will appeal to beginners and experienced users alike.

Battle Stations (70 miles)

Sedgefield

Battle Stations Low impact foam shot paintball game with NO PAIN OR BRUISING! Suitable for 7yrs+ which is the lowest age restriction in the UK. Other game options for 11+. GROUP ARRANGEMENTS ONLY

Cluny Clays (70 miles)

Kirkcaldy

Cluny Clays Play Naturally outdoor area and activities such as clay pigeon shooting, golf & archery! Restaurant, free parking and excellent disabled facilities.

R Kade Indoor Skatepark (72 miles)

Redcar

R Kade Indoor Skatepark 20,000 square feet packed with a street course, mini ramps, rhythm section, jump boxes and much more. Under 12s must have parental supervision at all times.

Livingston Skate Park (73 miles)

Livingstone

Livingston Skate Park Concrete skate and bmx facility boasting plenty of features suitable for every level of progression. Popular with professional skateboarders.

Teesdale Sports Centre (73 miles)

Barnard Castle

Teesdale Sports Centre Swimming, skateboarding, climbing, and an indoor play area, within a modern, family friendly sports centre.

Adventure Golf Island (73 miles)

Dunfermline

Adventure Golf Island Scotland's first 'Florida style' 36 hole outdoor Adventure Golf complex at Fife Leisure Park! Putt your way admidst waterfalls, fountains, Pirate forts, Palm trees,Tiki Huts and a fully rigged Pirate Ship! Experience the challenge of "night play" on the floodlit courses. This unique experience is the ideal fun activity for everyone, from toddlers to Grandparents.

Teesside White Water Centre (74 miles)

Stockton on Tees

Teesside White Water Centre e is based at the Tees Barrage Artificial White Water Course. The Centre is ideally placed to provide canoeing to a broad range of paddlers from complete beginners to Olympic aspirants.

Namco Funscape XS Superbowl (40 miles)

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.

Starbowl North Shields (43 miles)

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!

Dunes Bowl (43 miles)

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 (43 miles)

Newcastle

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

Namco Funscape Gateshead (45 miles)

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.

AMF Washington (49 miles)

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!

Tenpin Sunderland (50 miles)

Sunderland

Tenpin Sunderland Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has over 20 lanes!.

Tenpin Edinburgh (63 miles)

Edinburgh

Tenpin Edinburgh Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has over 20 lanes!

World Of Bowling (64 miles)

Edinburgh

World Of Bowling Kids love bowling, and gutter guards and ramps help even the odds! WOB offers 12 AMF professional ten pin bowling lanes, sports bar and cafe. Children's parties catered for.

AMF Carlisle (69 miles)

Carlisle

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

Dunfermline Bowlplex (73 miles)

Dunfermline

Dunfermline Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?

AMF Hollywood Bowl Stockton (74 miles)

Stockton-on-Tees

AMF Hollywood Bowl Stockton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Hollywood Bowl has over 20 lanes!

F1 Karting North East (45 miles)

Gateshead

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

Karting North East (53 miles)

Sunderland

Karting North East Has its own junior paddock circuit designed specifically for 8 to 16 years olds. It's the perfect introduction for children into karting and superb in terms of building confidence and safety awareness.

Top Gear Karting (57 miles)

Durham

Top Gear Karting They give you karting in a disco atmosphere with ultra violet tubes, strobe and spotlights with music and smoke machines, but most importantly safety This is karting and entertainment in one!

Teesside Karting Centre (74 miles)

Middlesbrough

Teesside Karting Centre Race your friends at the longest and most exciting kart circuit in the WORLD. Enjoy the thrill of motor racing in a safe yet exciting environment, with karts to suit novices as well as the professional driver. From 8 yrs and over 4ft 6.

Alnwick Mystery Treasure Trail (13 miles)

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.

Tynemouth Mystery Treasure Trail (42 miles)

Tynemouth

Tynemouth Mystery Treasure Trail A Treasure Trail is a fun and interesting way to explore Tynemouth. Children love hunting for the answers to the mystery while the route takes you to a range of monuments and features. You choose the day, go at your pace and take a break along the way.

City of Durham Treasure Trail (57 miles)

Durham

City of Durham Treasure Trail These self-guided treasure hunts challenge you to explore and solve intriguing mysteries. Search for clues and find treasure or crack the code to save the world on a spy mission. You’ll find out fascinating facts, see special places and enjoy a family walk; all in the fresh air.

Stanhope Mystery Treasure Trail (60 miles)

Stanhope

Stanhope Mystery Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Stanhope? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.

Edinburgh Treasure Trail (63 miles)

Edinburgh Royal Mile

Edinburgh Treasure Trail Spend an hour or so in the Lothians with family and friends. A selection of Trails take you on a hunt for clues through towns such as Linlithgow and North Berwick as well as a number of Trails in the capital, Edinburgh.

St Andrews Treasure Trail (66 miles)

East Sands

St Andrews Treasure Trail Spend an hour or so in the East Neuk of Fife trying to find clues and solve puzzles. A selection of Trails take you on a hunt for clues through towns such as St Andrews, Pittenweem, Crail, Dunfermline and many more.

Chain Bridge Honey Farm (18 miles)

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.

Conundrum Farm (19 miles)

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 (32 miles)

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 (48 miles)

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!

Down at the Farm (53 miles)

Houghton Le Spring

Down at the Farm You can see a wide range of farm animals including goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys, ponies and chickens, plus a few unusual ones. There is plenty of hands-on fun including reptile handling, sheep/pig racing and washing the sheep. Kids can also climb their way round the adventure trail, pedal round the tiny tots tractor course, dig their way out of the giant sandpit or go mad on the jumping pillow + tractor rides.

Mini and Maxi Moos Adventure Land (53 miles)

Edmondsley

Mini and Maxi Moos Adventure Land With over 50,000 square feet of indoor space, and almost 100 acres of farm and park land, there's room for the whole family, and a range of activities to suit everyone from miniature animals to go karts and almost everything in between.

Broom House Farm Adventure Farm (54 miles)

Witton Gilbert

Broom House Farm Adventure Farm The Broom House Adventure has 10 acres of fun for all the family. Follow the trails, attempt the woodland challenges...climbing, hanging, zipping and balancing...

Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm (62 miles)

Blackhall Colliery

Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm Kids will have a great time at the farm visiting the animals. There is also a Play Area, which offers a fantastic range of fun activities to keep them busy. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Durham

Gorgie City Farm (64 miles)

Edinburgh

Gorgie City Farm Gorgie City Farm, with it's animals and gardens, has always been considered as a place to visit, relax and see what is new, and of course with no admission charge, people can call in for short visits, to have lunch, or just to take some fresh air even on the most dismal winter's day. Kids can also enjoy cuddle corners with rabbits and small animals, pony rides and work alongside a farmer.

Walby Farm Park (65 miles)

Carlisle

Walby Farm Park is the all weather attraction near Hadrian's Wall! Voted Cumbria's Best Visitor Attraction 2008 (by CN Group readers). Just 4 miles from Carlisle, you'll find Cumbria's largest indoor play area, exciting outdoor play areas, lots of animal friends and a nature trail too all on the family farm; you really will be spoilt for choice!

Mohair Centre (67 miles)

Chiddingly

Mohair Centre Working farm with varied and detailed classes and holiday clubs where the children look after the animals, from mucking out to bottle feeding and more. Also do parties, and are an Ofsted registered daycare facility.

Craigie's Farm (71 miles)

Edinburgh

Craigie's Farm A great farm to visit, enjoy the treats of the farm shop, see the animals or discover just what goes on down the farm.

Golden Gate Boat Trips (3 miles)

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 (16 miles)

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 (19 miles)

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.

Bowes Railway (47 miles)

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.

Tanfield Railway (48 miles)

Gateshead

Tanfield Railway With an unparalleled history dating back to 1725, spectacular scenery and a truly unique atmosphere, it is no wonder that the Tanfield Railway is the North East's biggest and most popular steam railway.

Prince Bishop River Cruiser (57 miles)

Durham City

Prince Bishop River Cruiser The Prince Bishop River Cruiser is a one hour cruise that takes in many of the city's sights from the unique perspective of the River Wear. On the trip to the Cathedral you will take in some spectacular views of the cities bridges, the castle and many of the Durham University buildings.

South Tynedale Railway (62 miles)

Alston

South Tynedale Railway Preserved steam and diesel locomotives from Britain and overseas run between Alston Station (875 feet above sea level) and Kirkhaugh, following part of the old Haltwhistle to Alston branch line along the Tyne Valley in North East Cumbria. There is a railway shop and refreshment facilities at the station, as well as a picnic area.

Solway Aviation Museum (63 miles)

Calisle

Solway Aviation Museum A fascinating collection of aviation items from WW2 through to the 1960. Real aircraft you can climb aboard and explore. Learn what about the daily lives of children during WW2, and use our interactive computers to see and hear the story of Britain's Space programme.

The Royal Yacht Britannia (63 miles)

Edinburgh

The Royal Yacht Britannia Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith and see five decks of this famous ship with your complimentary audio guide.

Kerr's Miniature Railway (74 miles)

Arbroath

Kerr's Miniature Railway is located on the seafront of Arbroath. It is a miniature railway where children can enjoy a 5 minute long journey. There is also a miniature bus and fire engine which operate along the promenade. Children can also enjoy picnics on the grass whilst watching the trains go by.

Farne Islands (3 miles)

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.

Chillingham Wild Cattle Park (9 miles)

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.

The Alnwick Garden (13 miles)

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.

The Fenton Centre (13 miles)

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 Hirsel Estate (22 miles)

Coldstream

The Hirsel Estate A great day out for all the family with wonderful walks around the lake and through the mysterious Dundock Wood; at the Homestead there is a Museum, craft units, children's play area and tearoom.

St Abbs Head Nature Reserve (27 miles)

Eyemouth

St Abbs Head Nature Reserve Formed by an extinct volcano, the Head is the best known landmark along the magnificent Berwickshire coast. Home to thousands of nesting seabirds in summer, the Head also has a wealth of other wildlife.

Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre (34 miles)

Jedburgh

Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre There's lots of events, exhibitions and walks for all the family, boasting the biggest play park in the Borders! It's a great day out, whatever the weather!

Jedforest Deer and Farm Park (34 miles)

Jedburgh

Jedforest Deer and Farm Park The Great Value Family Day Out near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nestling in the Jed Valley with views over the Cheviot Hills, Jedforest Deer & Farm Park is set in the rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders.

Pease Burn (41 miles)

Dunbar

Pease Burn For a traditional local woodland ramble you literally can't beat this as it's one of the few areas where native woodland can still be found in this area. Great for spotting butterflies.

John Muir Country Park (43 miles)

Dunbar

John Muir Country Park A great country park with childrens adventure play area, BBQ spots and events all year round!

Wilton Lodge Park (45 miles)

Hawick

Wilton Lodge Park One of the most picturesque town parks in Scotland with its tree lined walks, river, waterfall, formal gardens, museum, glass house and walled gardens. Bowling, putting, crazy golf, tennis courts and cafe also available.

Saltwell Park (46 miles)

Gateshead

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

Gibside (47 miles)

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. For a FULL day out we recommend enjoying this attraction in conjunction with other activities.

WWT Washington Wetland Centre (49 miles)

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. Open 364 days, members go free. Indoor discovery centre, early-years play area, cafe, picnic areas and gift shop.

Vogrie Country Park (53 miles)

Gorebridge

Vogrie Country Park Vogrie Country Park is 105 hectares of parkland and woodland. There is an adventure playground, bbq sites, woodland walks, a nine hole golf course and cafeteria.

Kailzie Gardens (56 miles)

Peebles

Kailzie Gardens 15 acres of garden for woodland and burnside walks.Large walled garden containing herbaceous borders, formal rose garden, greenhouses and much more including a children's corner.

Dalkeith Country Estate (56 miles)

Edinburgh

Dalkeith Country Estate From quiet woodland walks to the rough and tumble of the adventure playground; from a riverside picnic to the Stable Yard Tearoom; there is definitely something for everyone at Dalkeith Country Estate.

Durham Botanic Garden (58 miles)

Durham City

Durham Botanic Garden - has plant collections from around the world as well as a woodland garden, alpine garden and bamboo grove. In the glasshouses there's a collection of tropical rainforest plants, desert plants, and more familiar plants from the mediterranean. It also has some tropical bugs, scorpions and tarantulas. In late summer to early spring the arboretum is grazed by rare breed sheep.

Craigtoun Country Park (66 miles)

St Andrews

Craigtoun Country Park Country Park situated near to St Andrews offering a wide range of facilities including acres of parkland, adventure playgrounds and miniature railway. There is also a cafe.

High Force Waterfall (69 miles)

Middleton

High Force Waterfall England's largest waterfall, suddenly and spectacularly drops 70 feet into the plunge pool below. The woodland walk leads to this breathtaking sight. As you begin the descent down the gentle slope the well-maintained path twists and turns giving a different view every few yards. The muffled rumble suddenly turns to a roar and the sight astounds you.

Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve (70 miles)

Moffat

Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve Don’t miss the chance to take the short walk up to the viewpoint, or for a real treat climb up the path at the side of the waterfall and behind it to its source, Loch Skeen. Keep an eye out for peregrines, ring ouzels and feral goats! The property extends to White Coomb, the highest hill in Dumfriesshire.

Muddy Boots (71 miles)

Fife

Muddy Boots Enjoy a great family day out at Muddy Boots - more than a farm-shop! Pottery Painting. Children's Play Areas - indoor and outdoor. Cafe - open everyday. Farm shop complete with a rage of fresh, local and seasonal produce.

Almondell and Calderwood Country Park (71 miles)

Broxburn

Almondell and Calderwood Country Park Woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas and seating and barbecue facilities (pre booking required to BBQ). The Park's Visitor Centre also has an aquarium, audio/visual and classroom facilities.

Almond Valley Heritage Trust (74 miles)

West Lothian

Almond Valley Heritage Trust All the family will enjoy a wonderful day out at Almond Valley Heritage Centre, situated at the heart of Scotland. Nestled in a pleasant riverside site with woods and green spaces that extend for almost a mile, there's so to do and see.

Bamburgh Beach (< 1 mile)

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!

Amble Links Beach (19 miles)

Amble

Amble Links Beach Sandy beach with nearby medieval monastery and the first Hogwarts. Home to the UKs largest colony of puffins.

Whitley Bay South Beach (38 miles)

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.

Longsands Beach (42 miles)

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.

Belhaven Bay (42 miles)

Dunbar

Belhaven Bay Sandy beach with good swimming and surfing, and excellent cliff views with nesting birds. Also popular with kite fliers. Limited immediate amenities.

Gosford Sands (53 miles)

Longniddry

Gosford Sands A fairly isolated sand and shingle beach, good for bird watching as it is a haven for waders, kite flying and coastal walking.

Leven Beach (65 miles)

Leven

Leven Beach Blue Flag awarded beach with amusements adjacent from arcade, to kiddies' rides, to crazy golf. Swimming ok, no lifeguard cover.

St Andrews West Sands (67 miles)

St Andrews

St Andrews West Sands Popular for walking, running and swimming, this sandy Blue Flag Awarded beach is famously the opening setting for Chariots of Fire.

Aberdour Silver Sands (69 miles)

Aberdour

Aberdour Silver Sands Blue Flag Awarded sandy beach, with lifeguard covered swimming conditions, a great play area and even a bouncy castle!

3D Loch Ness Experience (63 miles)

Edinburgh

3D Loch Ness Experience Discover real truths beneath the world's most famous mystery. Your chance to learn about the environment of the real Loch Ness and to investigate the legend of Nessie at our exhibition in Edinburgh.

Weans World Screenings (63 miles)

Edinburgh

Weans World Screenings Showings especially for little ones! No more embarrassment of excited chatter or toilet breaks. Films just for toddlers!

Biggar Puppet Theatre (70 miles)

Lanarkshire

Biggar Puppet Theatre This is the internet home of the world famous Scottish puppet theatre company, the International Purves Puppets - hailed as one of the best puppet companies in the world! The puppet shows have been an important part of Scottish theatre for over 35 years and our shows tour all over the world.

Pot-A-Doodle Do (14 miles)

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.

Hotpotz Ceramic Painting Studio (40 miles)

Whitley Bay

Hotpotz Ceramic Painting Studio A Paint Your Own Pottery Studio in Whitley Bay. Our 'Pop in and Paint' studio is open for individuals and groups. No booking required and no studio fee. In addition, we have a Private Party Room which holds from 10 -24 people and is perfect for special occasions.

Pots and Pancakes (42 miles)

North Shields

Pots and Pancakes Our Café provides an exciting indoor venue for ceramic painting. We have over 600 pieces to choose from and also have full cafe facilities with our special pancakes!

Crafty Little Devils (43 miles)

Wallsend

Crafty Little Devils A fabulous paint your own pottery studio 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.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (44 miles)

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.

Rosebud Ceramics (50 miles)

Sunderland

Rosebud Ceramics An extensive selection of templates, stencils,stamps and other tools which are available, anyone of any age and ability can create a perfect, one of a kind gift for any occasion or their very own masterpiece to show off at home.

Potter About (67 miles)

Buntisland

Potter About A Ceramic cafe, with play corner! Come and paint pottery, from a little froggy to a 'little miss' piggy bank. Either leave for a few days, to be glazed and fired or take home on the day. Fairtrade tea and coffee, hot lunches and yummy home baking available.

Potter Around (70 miles)

Midlothian

Potter Around Pottery painting and craft studio. Try your hand at ceramic painting and have loads of fun. Arts and crafts parties and courses held in our specially decorated children’s room.

Cragside House and Gardens (21 miles)

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.

The Yard (34 miles)

Edinburgh

The Yard Creative and adventure play for children and young people with additional support needs!

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (43 miles)

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 and party packages.

The Imagination Workshop (62 miles)

Edinburgh

The Imagination Workshop Come and indulge in some happy go lucky creativity! Whenever you feel inspired or your child wants to get stuck into making something, just pop into our warm and welcoming Edinburgh shop.

Cairnie Fruit Farm (72 miles)

Cupar

Cairnie Fruit Farm Mega Maize Maze, go karts, playground AND PYO fruit - what a great idea if you're looking for family day out in Fife!!