Best Days Out In Blackfell For Older Children

• Newcastle upon Tyne
• Indoor
• Crazy Golf

Love crazy golf? Play not one, not two, but THREE space-themed adventure golf courses at Mr Mulligan's Space Golf in Newcastle upon Tyne. Age and ski...

• Washington
• Indoor
• Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

Take a tumble down the lanes at AMF Bowling Washington, with tenpin bowling, arcade games and even ‘Pacman Smash’. It’s the best way to keep little w...

• Washington Village
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

Washington Leisure Centre is buzzing with all sorts of activities for the whole family. Enter the modern indoor sports hall for a game of badminton,...

• Gateshead
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Railway and Transport Attractions

The atmospheric Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway which was built to carry coal mainly from the pits in North West Durham over to the T...

• Washington
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Zoos and Wildlife Parks

Treat your family to a day of wildlife encounters, fun play, and beautiful scenery. WWT Washington Wetland Centre is home to rare wildfowl, flamingos...

• Houghton-le-Spring
• Outdoor
• Horse Riding and Stables

Penshaw Equestrian Centre is one of the north east longest running riding schools. We offer lesson from 4 years old onwards. Here at Penshaw you can...

• Gateshead
• Outdoor
• Parks and Playgrounds

Saltwell Park is one of Britain’s finest examples of a Victorian park. There’s so much going on that you’ll find an activity for every member of the...

• Sunderland
• Outdoor
• Parks and Playgrounds

Home to an array of outdoor events, Herrington Country Park offers walks, cycle trails, environmental sculptures and much more. The park also feature...

• Gateshead
• Outdoor
• Children's Farms

Bill Quay Community Farm prides itself on protecting rare breeds and providing fun, interesting and informative activities for families. As a registe...

• Gateshead
• Indoor
• Indoor and Soft Play Areas

The Giants Den has a range of fantastic equipment and facilities to keep the children entertained and wanting to come back for more ranging from phys...

• Gateshead
• Indoor
• Laser Tag

Battlezone Laser in Gateshead welcomes gamers over 6 years to pick up a laser pack and get blasting in their epic 15,000 square foot mega arena! With...

• Sunderland
• Indoor
• Indoor and Soft Play Areas

The Castledown Fun Factory has a bright and colourful indoor play facility attached to a family friendly pub with a healthy kids' menu. Classic fun f...

• Chester-le-Street
• Outdoor
• Parks and Playgrounds

Splash around, run wild or just relax; there’s something for everyone at Riverside park! Children of all ages can enjoy 5,000 square metres of play a...

• Stanley
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Horse Riding and Stables

The friendly and welcomingPockerley Riding School is set in the gorgeous heart of the Beamish countryside and boasts beautiful riding through peacefu...

• Gateshead
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Laser Tag

Prepare for battle at No Limits Paintball and Laser in Gateshead! Choose between indoor paintball, laser tag, or airsoft and experience different act...

• Boldon Colliery
• Indoor
• Indoor and Soft Play Areas

The air conditioned Wacky Warehouse in the historic Story Book pub offers multiple levels of well padded craziness in the name of exercise boasting l...

• Gateshead
• Indoor
• Ice Skating and Rollerskating

Dynamix Skatepark is not just an indoor skate park but a circus skills and performing arts training company too! There are a variety of sessions avai...

• Boldon Colliery
• Indoor
• Cinemas and Theatres

Up for going to the movies? If you want to see the top family-friendly releases, the best place to go is Cineworld Boldon Tyne and Wear. Share the ma...

• Sunderland
• Indoor
• Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

The family friendly Riverside Bowling centre offers 19 lanes of modern tenpin alleys with light balls, gutter guard bumpers and smooth ball ramps to...

• Gateshead
• Indoor
• Cinemas and Theatres

Grab your ticket, and prepare for something amazing. Jump into movie magic at Vue Gateshead, where you’ll find all your favourites, from exciting act...