Newcastle is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great
places to go that we may have missed? If so, it would be really nice if you could you get in touch, so that other kids can enjoy the day out as well - thanks a lot - have fun!
Water Parks near to Newcastle
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Wet 'n Wild (7 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.
Tynemouth Pool (7 miles)
North Shields
Tynemouth Pool Standard swim facility with diving boards and fun sessions.
Temple Park Centre (8 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 (9 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.
Prudhoe Waterworld (10 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
Spennymoor Leisure Centre (20 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.
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool (23 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.
Mill House Leisure Centre (26 miles)
Hartlepool
Mill House Leisure Centre Offers a range of activities and facilites including swimming pools.
The Dolphin Centre (31 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.
Splash (31 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.
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre (34 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!
Shap Swimming Pool (49 miles)
Penrith
Shap Swimming Pool They have a 25m and toddler pool, separate changing rooms, showers, free use of floats etc and a fully stocked shop.
Greystoke and District Outdoor Pool (52 miles)
Penrith
Greystoke and District Outdoor Pool Greystoke and Distict Swimming Pool, located in the gorgeous village of Greystoke, about 5 miles from Penrith, just north of the Lake District National Park.
Swan Centre For Leisure (56 miles)
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Swan Centre For Leisure A 25m swimming pool which include, inflatables, waves and flume
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool (57 miles)
Helmsley
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool 20m heated outdoor pool.
Keswick Leisure Pool (67 miles)
Keswick
Keswick Leisure Pool warm waters, wave machine and 'black hole' flume there is fun for all the family
The Hydro (68 miles)
Harrogate
The Hydro The Hydro offers three swimming pools (diving, main and teaching), Brimhams Fitness Centre - with gym, dance studio, indoor cycling studio, health and beauty studio, springboard and highboard diving, Harry's Place cr¨che, The Energy Bar cafe and more.
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool (69 miles)
Ingleton
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool Community run heated lido open 29th May to 4th September. Worth looking out for their fun special events!
Water World (71 miles)
York
Water World Water World - where the kids can slide down one of the three exciting flume rides, dare them to face 'The Edge', swim against the waves, ride the 'Torpedo Tube' or endure the 'Rapids Descent! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Yorkshire.
Ilkley Pool and Lido (74 miles)
Ilkley
Ilkley Pool and Lido Heated indoor and outdoor pools with other sporting opportunities on site to pre book. Lido open May to September.
Dunbar Leisure Pool (80 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.
Shipley Pool (80 miles)
Shipley
Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool (83 miles)
Nelson
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool has a wave machine, a roof high water slide and a beachside playland - a soft play area ideal for young children.
Bridlington Leisure World (85 miles)
Bridlington
Bridlington Leisure World The waves and slides and extensive water features in the fun pool undoubtedly cater for the great demand in school holidays and at weekends, but the needs of the serious swimmer, club, schools, lessons and special groups are also met through the 25m training pool and shallow teaching pool.
Newbattle Swimming Pool (86 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.
The Park Leisure Centre (88 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness
The Park Leisure Centre The Park Leisure Centre has two pools, both heated to a warm 29 degrees C. The Main Pool is a 25m, six lane deck pool that ranges in depth from 0.9m to 2.0m. The Leisure Pool is free form with a wave machine, water Cannons and an exciting 20m water slide.
Halifax Swimming Pool (88 miles)
Halifax
Halifax Swimming Pool 25 metre swimming pool, with separate teaching pool and diving facilities. Comprehensive Learn to Swim programme, plus Lifesaving, Competitive Swimming Training, Diving and Synchronised Swimming lessons available - all to pre-book.
Royal Commonwealth Pool (90 miles)
Edinburgh
Royal Commonwealth Pool Swimming Pool - Diving Pool - Childrens Pool - Clambers childs play area (a multi level adventure area for children)
Lightwaves Leisure Centre (90 miles)
Wakefield
Lightwaves Leisure Centre Come and visit Lightwaves Leisure Centre, where we offer family fun for everyone. We have a great leisure pool, which promises plenty of fun for all the family. The geysers, waves and water slide will ensure everyone has a splashing time.
Wester Hailes Education Centre (93 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!
Leith Waterworld (93 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.
Waves Water Fun Centre (93 miles)
Blackburn
Waves Water Fun Centre If you are looking for family days out in Lancashire, Waves has a lagoon shaped pool, Alien space bowl water feature, children's shipwreck slide, jacuzzi, waves machine, a vending area and a Regency Gym.
Metrodome Leisure Complex (98 miles)
Barnsley
Metrodome Leisure Complex Have a fun filled session in the metrodome waterpark. With waves in the lagoon pool, three great white knuckle rides and two slides for the young 'uns. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Woodford Leisure Centre (100 miles)
Hull
Woodford Leisure Centre Multi functional leisure facility from every kind of dry sports activity you can think of, to the only lesiure pool in the area, the Pirates Paradise pool boasts a shipwrecked boat, water cannons, diving bell and slide. There is also a relaxation area on the poolside for you if you use the sauna or steam room located on poolside.
Sandcastle Waterworld (100 miles)
Blackpool
Sandcastle Waterworld Have you experienced one of the World's Largest and Wildest Premier Indoor Waterparks? Blackpool's award winning Sandcastle Waterpark is a fantastic tropical adventure full of heart-stopping rides, water chutes with undulating twists and turns, cascading water features and tranquil glittering pools. Our many amazing rides and fantastic water fun are just the ticket for an exhilarating family day out!
Fife Institute of Physical Education (106 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.
East Sands Leisure Centre (107 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.
Hyde Leisure Pool (108 miles)
Hyde
Hyde Leisure Pool 'Red Ripster' Aqua slide - Wave machine - White water channel - Water cannons - Geysers - Bubble Pool - New Cafe and air conditioned eating area
Tyldesley Pool (108 miles)
Manchester
Tyldesley Pool Standard, teaching and diving pools with regular 'fun and floats' sessions, kids' parties, and holiday activities. For toddlers the Swim Tots session includes music and toys in a safe and controlled environment.
Manchester Aquatics Centre (108 miles)
Ardwick
Manchester Aquatics Centre The Manchester Aquatics Centre is the fantastic venue purpose built for the Commonwealth Games. There are special family sessions which have been specifically designed for those with children. These sessions offer a calm and enjoyable environment for young and old alike. The perfect family day out!
Maltby Swimming Centre (109 miles)
Rotherham
Maltby Swimming Centre - swimming facilities and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.
Nye Bevan Pool (110 miles)
Skelmersdale
Nye Bevan Pool Offering standard swimming fare with a diving pool and two diving boards for public use.
Splash World (110 miles)
Southport
Splash World Tube Ride, 4 Lane Multi Slide, Lazy River and Water Curtains. It has been designed to cater for families and children of all ages with a shallow water children's area, large central play feature and water cannon. Great idea if you are looking for family days out on merseyside.
Hamilton Water Palace (112 miles)
Hamilton
Hamilton Water Palace Leisure pool including flume/tyre slide/river rapids/outdoor lagoon, 25 metre pool with floating floor, Children's pool - great idea if you are looking for family days out in scotland.
Dollan Aqua Centre (116 miles)
East Kilbride
Dollan Aqua Centre CLOSED FOR THE WHOLE OF 2010 - The 50 metre pool can be split into two separate pools and has two flumes and a kiddies splash pool. There is a creche which is open every morning and a softplay area for children aged up to 7 open every afternoon.
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (117 miles)
Hope Valley
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool Uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from March to September.
Grimsby Swimming Pool (117 miles)
Grimsby
Grimsby Swimming Pool The Pool is 25m by 6 lanes separate teaching Pool and Diving Bay with a 1m spring board and 3m stage with a inflatable slide. 60 station gym, group exercise room Sauna and Steam.
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre (118 miles)
Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre Swimming Pools - 25m fitness pool with flume, waves and beach
Heat Wave Leisure Pool (119 miles)
Liverpool
Heat Wave Leisure Pool - the main pool has a wave machine and waterslide + a baby pool for young children
Perth Leisure Pool (121 miles)
Perth
Perth Leisure Pool Perth Leisure Pool is the ideal attraction for your visit to Perth. Based only 5 minutes from Perth City Centre, it boasts fun for all the family. The centre offers 5 indoor swimming pools, 1 outdoor lagoon, flumes, monkey jungle fitness gym, health suite and much more.

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Tyne and Wear you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many 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 soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Tyne and Wear can enjoy the great day out as well.

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