Restaurants near Sunderland Empire

This is a question that pops up in our Facebook group time and time again so I thought I would collate all of the recommendations that have been posted in there into one easy-to-read post. Prices and info checked in January 2023. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info, esp prices which can fluctuate. 

Restaurants near Sunderland Empire



Booking in advance is recommended. 
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The Best North East Coastal Walks for Kids

In 2023 I am planning on walking quite a lot of the North East Coast and thought it would be handy to share the different walks you can enjoy which are particularly suitable for kids as one round up post. I will add to this post as I explore more of the coastline so do bookmark this post to come back to. 
 

The Best North East Coastal Walks for Kids

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Blyth to Seaton Sluice Pushchair Friendly Walk

I last completed this walk in January 2023 however it was a very dull and cloudy day. It's a local walk to me that I've enjoyed many times so I have used photos in this post from various visits over the years. Hope that's ok! As always, please check with venues direct for the most up to date info. 

Blyth to Seaton Sluice Pushchair Friendly Walk


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Roker to Seaburn Pushchair Friendly Walk

This post was published in January 2023. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info.  

Roker to Seaburn Pushchair Friendly Walk


Key Facts 

  • 1.5 miles each way (so 3 miles in total - very easy to make it shorter or longer) 

  • Pushchair and wheelchair friendly with a surfaced lower and upper prom 

  • Pass three beaches - one is nice and sandy, another is great for rockpooling and the third has quite a few shells 

  • Loads of cafes, takeway coffee kiosks, restaurants and cafes 

  • Parking available or accessible by Metro (St Peters / Seaburn) or bus 

  • Two playgrounds - Marine Park at Roker and Roker Park on the upper prom 

  • Part of the C2C and W2W (so a brilliant option for cycling with the family too)

  • Lots of clean public toilets and seating along the route (the most I've ever seen!) 

  • Changing places toilet en-route

  • It's part of our our 'Visit 12 North East Lighthouses in One Day Challenge

  • Amusement arcades 
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What's On for Kids & Teens across North East England | February Half Term 2023

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What's On for Kids & Teens across North East England | February Half Term 2023

February Half Term seems to be split across two weeks this year with some of the North East breaking up on 10/2 and some on 17/11. This guide will try and cover both weeks. Do check when your school breaks up before booking anything and always check info with venues direct before heading out. 



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Lilidorei Playground at The Alnwick Garden : What to Expect

 

This post is based on a visit in May 2023. Please check with venue direct for the most up to date info. 




Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden is now open!  This much anticipated attraction has been YEARS in the making and I am so pleased that it's open and it's fantastic that we have such a brilliant new attraction to enjoy in my home county of Northumberland. 

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The Best Haven Swimming Pools & Water Parks

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If you're a family who loves swimming and water parks, a short break at one of these Haven parks is worth considering. I have pulled together some of the best parks with waterparks and sites so you can easily see all of the best ones in one place. 
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Blanchland : Easy Waterfall Walk, Picnic Spot & Playground

 

Blanchland : Easy Waterfall Walk, Picnic Spot & Playground


  • A lovely 1.5 mile circular walk around Blanchland with a children's playground at the end 

  • Spot waterfalls en-route 

  • Picnic areas and tables by the river (it is possible to paddle when supervised in some areas) 
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15 FREE Days Out with a Baby or Toddler

Thanks to our writer Bethanie for this post which was based on information checked in January 2023. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date information. 


15 FREE Days Out with a Baby or Toddler



When you have a baby or a toddler, it always helps to get out of the house and do something doesn’t it? Whether it is a local baby group or giving them a new experience, it takes you away from the mountain of laundry and gives you both a change of scene.

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(Almost) FREE Breakfast with Santa at IKEA Gateshead

Thanks to our writer Alyssa for this post which was based on a visit in December 2022. 

(Almost) FREE Breakfast with Santa at IKEA Gateshead

  

Key Points

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Dog Friendly Holidays in North East England

This post will share a round up of all of our personal recommendations for dog-friendly places to stay in North East England. 



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Whitley Bay to Tynemouth Pushchair Friendly Walk


Whitley Bay to Tynemouth Pushchair Friendly Walk


This post is going to share a lovely coastal walk in North Tyneside which is brilliant to enjoy with kids and/or a dog, with friends, as a couple or even by yourself. It's a fantastic walk for all occasions! 

Reasons I love this walk 

  • Easy, flat and pushchair friendly 
  • Linear 2-3 mile route. You can walk back to make it a 4-6 mile route or catch the Metro (it takes less than 5 minutes) 
  • There are 2 playgrounds along the route 
  • Lots of cafes, ice cream kiosks and pubs to stop along the way 
  • Dogs on leads welcome 
  • You can go down onto the sand if you like or just stay on the prom 
  • It's part of our 'Visit 12 North East Lighthouses in One Day Challenge'
  • Easy to get to the start point by bus, Metro or car 
  • A beautiful, scenic route 
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North East Gaming Cafes

Gaming Cafes have certainly grown in popularity over the last few years and there are now a few to choose from in North East England. 

Typically, they are a brightly lit space featuring the latest games and consoles where you pay a set price for unlimited play within a certain time frame. 


North East Gaming Cafes

Let me know if you know of any others for us to add to our list. Always check details with venues direct for the most up to date info. Prices checked January 2023 and are subject to change. 

Most (if not all) of these venues offer private hire too and are an ideal place to celebrate a birthday too. 
 
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What's On for Kids & Teens in North East England - January 2023

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Raby Castle Deer Park 




January Deals 

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Pubs with Indoor Play Areas in North East England

 Thanks to our writer Gaia for this post. Information & prices were last checked in January 2023 and are subject to change. Please always check with venues direct for the most up to date info when making plans. 

Pubs with Indoor Play Areas in North East England

We’ve rounded up the pubs in the North East with indoor soft play so that you can enjoy your Sunday roast while the kids can have fun burning off some energy! Some have small play areas, some have massive full-blown soft plays attached to them.

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Center Parcs Alternative in the Netherlands (Hof van Saksen Review)

Thanks to our writer Gaia for this review which is based on a visit in December 2022. 




 Hof van Saksen – Centre Parcs Alternative in the Netherlands

We spent 4 nights at Hof van Saksen in a child-friendly farmhouse. We loved it, they'd thought of everything and the kids had so much fun. Our highlights included:

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20 Things to do at Seahouses, Bamburgh & Beadnell

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Seahouses is a popular harbour village in Northumberland. To me, it kind of feels a little grittier than some of the other villages in Northumberland.

20 Things to do at Seahouses, Bamburgh & Beadnell


I will be honest when I say that despite always enjoying a day trip to Seahouses, it is somewhere that has never completely captured my heart in the same way that places like Amble and Craster have.

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Visit 30 Castles in Northumberland

 Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England. In fact, we're said to have over 70 castles here (althoough Wiki narrows that list down to 48). Ever since my friend Hannah from Mumsdays visited every castle in Northumberland in 2015, I have wanted to do the same. 

Visit 30 Castles in Northumberland


My eldest teen is keen to do this too and he'll be heading off to uni in two years time so this year seemed like the year for us to complete the challenge. 

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