The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi in Northumberland

This post & photos is based on a visit in Spring 2024. Information can change so do check with the museum direct for updated info before heading out, especially regarding pricing and opening hours. You can do that here: https://www.museumofclassicsci-fi.com/

My husband Steve is a Sci-Fi fan but I would say my son Harry is even more obsessed. We're talking the kind who subscribes to Sci-Fi comics and listens to rare episodes of Doctor Who via podcasts. So I knew we had to pay a visit to The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi which is based in the small village of Allendale, Northumberland. 

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens | June 2025

This post was published in June 2025. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info when making plans as info can change over time. 

Welcome to your bumper guide to what's on in June! 

(ad) Half Price Flamingo Land Tickets 

🌟 This is a super limited restock of this deal - buy now and use your voucher on any day from now until November during normal park opening dates INCLUDING the summer hols

👉 Get this cracking deal here: https://ashms.co/r/W1OQC

✅Suitable for 4 people aged 4+, this deal is perfect to enjoy this weekend or save as an end of term / school holiday treat. Booking is nice and simple, just follow the instructions in the link

If it’s been a while since your last trip, here’s just some of the fun that’s included:

☀️Dino Stone Park with 5 Dinosaur themed rides and a Dinosaur themed Playground with Moving Dinosaurs and a Dino Dig Area

☀️A Zoo with over 140 species including White Rhinos, African Lions and a Baby Hippo

☀️ Daily Keeper Talks

☀️ Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground & Character Appearances & Show

☀️ Daily Live Pirate Shows

☀️ Children’s Planet Adventure Area with Animal Talks & Handling Sessions

☀️ Lots of Thrill Rides including Sik and Velocity

☀️ Family Rides including Mischief Mansion and Voodoo

☀️ Kids Rides including Frog Hopper and an indoor boat themed Soft Play Area

☀️ Zoo Monorail and Mini Trail

& lots more!

Make sure you check the t&cs and height restrictions. Attractions may close in bad weather / for maintenance.

👉 Get this cracking deal here: https://ashms.co/r/W1OQC

(ad) FREE Discover Fest at Newcastle University (7 June) 

Newcastle University's FREE Discover Fest returns on 7 June. There are over 60 fun and free drop in activities to try across campus including: 

• Take part in a Chemistry session 
• Build a floating eco-system on the Tyne with LEGO
• Try mind-controlling machines 
• Control a bionic arm 
• Drop in art workshops 
• 'How to Survive an Apocolypse' mini family lecture
• Graduation dress up, face painting and bubble fun for little ones 
• Try Pickleball with Newcastle University Sports Department 
• Campus treasure hunt 
• Try state-of-the-art sports testing 
• Compete against a self-driving car on the Robo Rally Track 

NEW Lightbox at Science at Life

This is an advert for May 2025. Any shares / edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. This post was published in May 2025. Always check with venue before heading out as facilities / info can change over time. 

Lightbox is a brand new collection of hands on and interactive activities which have been designed with fun in mind by artists and game studios. Expect everything from tornados and lasers to sound experiments and family challenges. You won't find anything like this anywhere else in the North East. 

Lightbox is included with centre admission and although officially recommended for ages 7+, I think it's suitable and fun for all ages. It's always best to pre-book admission to Science at Life (for the best prices and to guarantee entry) but once inside, you can drop into Lightbox as often as you like across the day. 

Find out more, check opening hours and book: https://www.life.org.uk/

A Weekend in Rome (flying from Newcastle)

This post is based on a trip in October 2024 that was planned and paid for by ourselves. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info. AD - the links in this post are affiliate links. 

Why Rome? Well our eldest son Harry has always loved history, especially ancient history and Rome has been somewhere he's wanted to visit in a very long time. It's so expensive though and trying to plan a trip for all 5 of us was just out of budget for us and didn't seem like a good use of our money when our other two children weren't particularly bothered about going. 

10 Reasons I Love Whitehouse Farm

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We absolutely love a day out at Whitehouse Farm and it has been a much-loved family day out for us for over 20 years. It's somewhere that's always striving to provide the very best day out for visitors and is just a lush local family business. 

5 Reasons to Visit Discovery Museum with Pre-Schoolers

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Discovery Museum in Newcastle is conveniently located just a short walk from Newcastle Central Station and is an ideal day out by train or Metro. It's a brilliant museum for all ages and one of my favourites but this article is specifically going to focus on why I think it's fantastic for pre-schoolers. 

7 Reasons to Visit Great North Museum : Hancock

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Great North Museum is a free-to-visit museum in the heart of the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne. There's lots to explore and it's a fab place to spend a few hours with children of all ages (and it has to be said, I enjoy visiting as an adult too).