How to Spend a FREE Day Out in Middlesbrough

This post is based on a visit in February 2025. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date info (especially opening hours) as details can change over time.

Middlesbrough is a large town with plenty of FREE activities and things to do - definitely enough to fill a full day. We really enjoyed our recent visit and exploring all the town has to offer. 

Merchant's House, Eyemouth Review (sleeps 11)

AD - Thanks to our writer Gaia for this post who stayed with Merchant's House in January as part of a press trip. This post was published in Feb 2025. Always check details with venue direct when booking for the most up-to-date info.

Merchant’s House, Eyemouth

 

We discovered a lovely new place by the coast, just over the border in Scotland recently. It’s steeped in history and full of character, perfect for a weekend away as it’s less than 1.5 hours from Newcastle.

Merchant’s House (aka Gunsgreen House) in Eyemouth is a historic building in a pretty little fishing port just north of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and is more than big enough for family get-togethers - it sleeps 11!

Alnwick Garden & Lilidorei Light Trail Review & Tips

 This post is based on a visit in November 2024. Information and events do change over time so it's important to check with venues direct for the most up to date and accurate info when booking. We paid for this experience ourselves but there are AD affiliate links in the post. 

I've visited lots of light trails in my life and I have to say, Alnwick Garden's is fantastic and definitely one of the best value light trails in the North East. Your ticket allows you access to 2 light trails for the price of 1 and you can visit both Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei's winter lights on the same evening with just one ticket. 

How to spend a FREE day out in Durham City

This post was published in Feb 2025. As always, check with venues direct for the most up to date information as this can change. Post excludes travel costs.

North East Walks & Trails to Enjoy this February

This post was published in Feb 2025 and includes advertising. Please check info with venues direct before heading out.

🌳A BRAND new Stick Man Trail is heading to Hamsterley Forest, Guisborough Forest and Kielder Forest this month. These trails are usually FREE to take part with the option to purchase a trail activity pack for a small fee (which is worth doing). Check their websites for more info/ opening dates. Dogs on leads welcome. Find out more here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/stick-man