10 Free Days Out Near a Metro Station

This post shares 10 FREE days out which are close to a Metro Station. If you don't live near a Metro Station, many offer bus connections and some stations have free/paid car parks too if you'd like to park and ride. 

Don't forget, kids aged 11 and under travel for free by Metro with a fare paying adult. All day, every day and they don't need a ticket. Find out more/check the t&cs here. 

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens - July 2022

 This post will cover events for the first three weekends in July - the rest of July will be covered in my Summer Holiday What's On Guide coming soon......... 

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I'm pleased to share a bumper guide of events taking place this July in the run up to the kids breaking up from school.


As always, this guide has been written in advance and it is super important to click the links to the official websites and check for the most up-to-date information from venues themselves as the information provided in this post may have changed. 

Stockeld Park - New Indoor Play Area Opens

This post is not an advert and has been based on a press release. Please contact Stockeld Park for the most up-to-date information. Photo credits: Stockeld Park. 

Stockeld Park regularly pops up as a recommendation for somewhere to visit in our Days Out Facebook Group and it features in our 'Places to stop off when driving South' blog post. When I heard they had expanded and added a new attraction, I thought it was worth sharing. 

A lovely weekend in North Yorkshire

 

We've just returned from a lovely break in North Yorkshire. It was a bit of a celebration for us - Steve was originally due to leave his employed job this week and combined with the fact that my kids had a 4 day weekend meant that booking somewhere to celebrate Steve's new found freedom and making the most of a long weekend in term time was on the cards. 

Pranzo Whitley Bay | Lunch Menu Review

This post is based on a visit in June 2022. Always check for the most up-to-date information with Pranzo direct when making plans (find their FB page here). 

Credit: Pranzo

Pranzo is an Italian Trattoria and Deli on Station Road in Whitley Bay. It's next door to Sushi Me Rollin' and on the same street as Whitley Bay Metro Station so super easy to get to by public transport. There is street parking outside (sometimes paid - check times) and there is a free car park outside Whitley Bay Metro Station. 

Where to Buy Lobster in Northumberland

This post has been published by Steve. Please always check with venues direct for the most up to date information when making plans. 

For most people (myself included), Lobster is a very occasional treat and something to save for really special occasions. The odd time we do order lobster, it does feel super special.

Over the years, we have tried lobster from a few places in Northumberland when out celebrating special occasions and we thought we'd put together and post sharing some of our favourite spots and the best places to buy this luxurious crustacean. 

I personally love it when my lobster turns up with a lobster crack and pick so I can really get in there and get every little piece. More often than not though, the restaurant has done all of the hard work for you and I have found lobster to generally be served ready to eat. 

11 Reasons to Visit 'A Northumberland Menagerie' in 2022

This is an advert for June 2022. Any edits/shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Please always check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information when making plans and before setting off. 

A Northumberland Menagerie is a series of exhibitions by artist Bethan Maddocks taking place across four museums in Northumberland in 2022 (until 30 October). Click on the links below for more information about the exhibitions at each site: